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Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robsjohn-Gibbings by Saridis Klismos side chairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Walnut
Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
By Abrahams Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, charming form, cheerful style, nice proportions.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set or Pair of Italian Neoclassical Directoire Fruitwood Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
slight Klismos form. Pretty well untouched (other than new leopard velvet seat covering), no later screws
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 36 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a curved wide seat rail with grape leaves and grapes central decoration, upholstered seat, raised on exaggerated saber legs. Provenance; Estate of William Hodgins, Interior...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Russian Neoclassic Green Velvet Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Russian Neoclassic style mahogany "klismos" side chair with incurved back above a green velvet
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier Klismos side chair of European beechwood and mahogany veneers. The seat is upholstered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Side Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) modern Klismos dining chairs by the esteemed T.H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of English Regency Upholstered Slip Seat Side Chairs, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of English Regency Period faux rosewood painted beechwood Klismos side chairs inlaid with
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style Klismos Painted and Carved Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish neoclassical style painted wood Klismos side chairs from the 20th century, with
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Klismos Early 19th Century Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Klismos Early 19th Century ebonized side chairs.
Ebonized wood.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Klismos Chair, Italy 1970s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Continental Austrian Ebonized Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Continental Austrian (19th century) ebonized klismos form side chairs with stenciled
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of New York mahogany Klismos slip seat side chairs, 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of New York Klismos slip seat side chairs in mahogany and figured mahogany veneers. The chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in
Category
Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Set of 18 Biedermeier Style "Klismo" Cherry Wood Round Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 18 Biedermeier style "klismo" cherrywood round back side chairs with splayed form legs and a
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
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
Fine Quality Chrome Klismos Style Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine polished chrome klismos style chair with heavy construction. With the elegant and classic
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency klismos style chairs. These chic high style Italian side
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Regency Klismos Hooved Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Regency Klismos chairs. These elegant chairs feature ebonized hardwood frames
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Mid Century Metal Art Klismos Patio Chair Set
By Thinline
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 4 Klismos chairs by the southern California firm Thinline.
These look barely used
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Vintage Italian Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Italian Klismos-style dining chairs. These timeless chairs are made from walnut with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Greco Roman Egyptian Style Klismos Chairs - Cleopatra Movie Set
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Greco Roman Egyptian Style Klismos Chairs - Cleopatra Movie Set. Priced each. This listing is for
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Pair of Polished Brass Klismos Chairs with Snake Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of modern polished brass Klismos chairs with curved back, woven leather strapping and snake
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
this fabulous new genre, as in the Greek Klismos inspired saber legs of these chairs paired with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
upon order. Karges artisans are committed to let every chair, desk, table, bed, chest, sofa, and side
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Mid-Century Swedish Neo-classic Style Grey Painted and Rush Seat \"Klismos\" Chairs
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Six Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows
By Thomas Hope, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A very fine and elegant Regency period set of SIX 'Klismos' side chairs after designs by Thomas
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a solid mahogany carved and inlaid Danish or Baltic side chair of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of 12 Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Biedermeier style "Klismo" cherry wood round back side chairs with splayed form legs and
Category
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head.
very collectable and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1815 English Regency period side chairs attributed to renowned cabinetmakers Morel
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20.75 in
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Anglo-Indian Silvered Metal-Clad Chair
Located in Forney, TX
), Neoclassical klismos form, the chair's shaped top rail terminating in ram's heads, finely detailed throughout
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
The "Santorini" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Our updated version of the ancient Klismos chair design is made entirely of Lucite. The classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Carl Bergsten Style Teak Arm Chairs
By Carl Bergsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of mid-century moderd chairs are very much in the style of pieces created by Carl
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Four Klismos Form Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Four Greek ceruse finish Klismos chairs with a splat back and a seat with leather straps.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Chinoiserie Chairs, Ex-Garvan Collection Yale University, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
, side or breakfast chairs of Regency parcel-klismos form having black Japanned frames with allover gilt
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Softwood, Paint
H 34.25 in W 18 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Machine Age Black Lacquer Skyscraper Style Occasional or Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Machine Age Art Deco desk or occasional chair was realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
H 37 in W 16.25 in D 17 in
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Klismos Style Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs
Exceptional pair of dark
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
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
Blanchard Bergere Klismos Library Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Regency mahogany double sabre leg bergere lions head library armchair. The chair
Category
2010s English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Designer Modern Walnut and Greek Key Upholstered Side or Desk Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish contemporary designer side or desk chair with a nod to the klismos design having superb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of bronze-painted and gilt side chairs of Klismos form
English, circa 1825.
Why we
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
2 Antique Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Klismos Side Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Duncan Phyfe Klismos style side accent dining chairs. Made of mahogany featuring open
Category
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Klismos Style Cut Out Marble and Aluminum End Tables, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A chic pair of vintage white marble topped side tables on aluminum bases. The legs have a Klismos
Category
Mid-20th Century American Greek Revival Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Postmodern Tessellated Stone And Brass Klismos Chair By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
stone Klismos chair, side chair, desk chair, office chair or vanity chair is beautifully designed in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Stone
H 34.82 in W 21.25 in D 23.35 in
Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) cane back Klismos dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Klismos Style Solid Walnut Dining Chairs. The chairs have cushioned seats, original
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs. A fantastic combination of
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair Baker Furniture Beidermeir Klismos Style Cherry & Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Baker Furniture Beidermeir Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs. A fantastic combination of
Category
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
1940s Set of 6 Refinished Mahogany Klismos Lyre Back Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1940s Set of 6 Refinished Mahogany Klismos Lyre Back dining Chairs with 4 side chairs and two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Five Klismos Ebony and Mahogany Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A spectacular set of klismos dining chairs: ebony and mahogany Neoclassical style with new neutral
Category
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Kittinger Regency Inlaid Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of ten Regency style Klismos dining chairs
By Kittinger
USA, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs with Cane Backs and Klismos Legs
They are very well-made and solid chairs.
Set includes 2 arm and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back dining chairs
Includes 2 armchairs and 4 side
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Contemporary Asian Klismos Leg Water Lilly Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Deco Klismos Tapered Leg Water Lilly Pattern Dining Chairs
Coloration is goldenrod lilies on a taupe
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant late 19th century set of six Italian Neoclassical Klismos shaped Empire side or dining
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos dining chairs by the esteemed T.H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
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Klismos Side Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of klismos side chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all klismos side chairs available were constructed with great care. Klismos side chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of klismos side chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Empire klismos side chairs are of considerable interest. Many klismos side chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Design Institute America and Harold Schwartz produced popular klismos side chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Klismos Side Chairs?
Prices for klismos side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, klismos side chairs begin at $200 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,506.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Klismos Side Chairs
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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