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Who made the klismos chair?
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The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Klismos Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four
Category
2010s English Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
" Klismos"chair, 19th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Klismos" chair
Mahogany,
Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kriess Klismo Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great set of 4 Klismos chairs. This classic dining chairs are in great shape
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Klismos Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
century, the Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair 19th century Danish Klismos chairs. Collected in Copenhagen elegant pair of late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of Italian carved Klismos chairs with cardinal red silk velvet Scalamandre fabric
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood