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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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Kriess Klismo Chairs
Kriess Klismo Chairs
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 28 in
Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage blond Klismos chairs with newly upholstered seats. Send your fabric and we can upholster at
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Late 20th Century Empire Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
H 33.75 in W 23.25 in D 24.5 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
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
H 35 in W 18 in D 22.5 in
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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Klismos Chair, Italy 1970s
Klismos Chair, Italy 1970s
H 35 in W 21 in D 30 in
Twelve 1990s Green Steel Patinated Klismos Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
12, 1990s Steel Klismos chairs Green patinated. Chairs can be painted. SOLD IN PAIRS. 800.00 per
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1990s Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Tessellated Stone And Brass Klismos Chair By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Klismos Chair. This unusual Maitland-Smith tessellated
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Stone

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
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1960s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with sculptural walnut frames, double stretcher
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with
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1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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
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Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping, set of four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful and hard to find Baker Klismos chairs are in a class of their own. Vintage and in
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Late 20th Century American Empire Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 10 Metal Klismos Chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio
By Ched Berenguer-topacio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 10 metal Klismos chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio with woven rattan seats. Patinated wrought
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20th Century Philippine Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Exquisite Klismos Chair in Blue/Gray Shagreen with Brass Sabots 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted Klismos chair in blue/gray shagreen with polished brass sabots by Maitland
Category

1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and
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20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Oak Klismos Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Upholstered in suede fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Oak Klismos Chair
Modern Oak Klismos Chair
H 33 in W 27.75 in D 26.5 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and
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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Gilt Klismos Chair by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand neoclassical greco-roman style klismos chair lacquer painted by artist Ira Yeager (American
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20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Gilt Iron Klismos Chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio
By Ched Berenguer-topacio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and dramatic set of four iron neoclassical style klismos dining chairs designed by Ched
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20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Klismos Form Side Chairs
Set of Four Klismos Form Side Chairs
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Woman Seated in a Klismos Chair. Italian School, Transavantgarde Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
white and gilt wood frame. A characterful stylised portrait of a young girl, seated on a klismos chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian School Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sophisticated Set of 12 Modern Regency Style Klismos Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning set of high-style Regency arm dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Stout, expertly crafted
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

All Arms, Incredible Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Extraordinary Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
) modern Klismos dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. The set
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
) modern Klismos dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. The set
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Walnut

All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 8 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
eight (8) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Walnut

All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
fourteen (14) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Klismos chair is renowned for its historical importance, sleek lines and eye-catching
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set 6 Vintage Klismos Style Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A set of six vintage Neoclassical style ebonized klismos chairs with graphic black and white cut
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20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Metal

Stylish Pair of 1940's Hollywood Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of 1940's Hollywood regency ivory-painted and parcel-gilt Klismos armchairs; each
Category

1940s American Vintage Klismos Chairs

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
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Thinline Mid-Century Table and Five Klismos Chairs in Gray and White
By Thinline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look of the klismos style... a very chic set with 5 chairs (most come with only four). A compliment
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tessellated Horn Klismos Dining Chairs by Maitland Smith – Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delve into the luxury of Tessellated Horn Klismos Dining Chairs by Maitland Smith, a set of four
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1990s Philippine Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Horn

Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Kilsmos Chairs - Set of 10
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Klismos
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Salterini Maurizio Tempestini 5-Pc Dining Set in Pink Table and 5 Klismos Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in West Hartford, CT
stand as well. The chairs have the coveted Klismos style.
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1930s Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
inspired by the Greek Klismos chairs. The frame is made of lacquered birch. Normal ware and patina
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Birch

Anglo-Indian Dowry Chair: Regal Silvered Elegance w Rams' Heads & Leopard Seat
Located in New York, NY
the overall aesthetic. Drawing inspiration from Klismos chair and Regency chair styles, its design
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Tin

Werner West, Hugging Chair, Wilhelm Schauman Ltd, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Uppsala, SE
inspired by the Greek Klismos chairs. The frame is made of black painted wood. Most likely birch. The seat
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Thinline Klismos Leg Aluminum Table
By Thinline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
have 5 matching Klismos chairs that will be listed with this piece soon. The chairs are the classic set
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

1990s Anziano Dining Chair by John Hutton for Donghia, set of 6
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Greek klismos chair. The chair was introduced in 1991 into the Donghia line.
Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Pair of Easy Chairs Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
chair is based on the “Sulla chair” and the Greek klismos chairs. Schulz made several versions; the most
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Klismos Style Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Klismos Style Chair with Upholstered Seat
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Klismos Style Chair
Klismos Style Chair
H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in
Shagreen Klismos Style Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen klismos style chair by Maitland Smith.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Shagreen

Shagreen Klismos Style Chair
Shagreen Klismos Style Chair
H 34.75 in W 21.25 in D 23.75 in
2 Swedish Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Fabulous set of Swedish Kilsmos Style chairs, they have been restored and Repainted with
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood

2 Swedish Klismos Style Chairs
2 Swedish Klismos Style Chairs
H 3,420 in W 19 in D 20 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Saber Leg Cocktail Side Tables 1957 - a Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
1957. Banded and book matched tops. The graceful saber legs are reminiscent of the Klismos chair.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
By Abrahams Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, charming form, cheerful style, nice proportions.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Ebonized Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Mid-Century ebonized Klismos armchairs with carved Greek key design on inside
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Ebonized Klismos Dining Chairs
Ebonized Klismos Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Saber Leg Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dorchester, MA
legs, reminiscent of the Klismos chair.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Pair of Stylized Klismos Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
take on a classic slipper chair featuring low-slug Klismos form that envelops and hugs the sitter
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6
By James Mont
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Greek klismos chair design. The legs not only add visual appeal but also provide sturdy support to the
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Slipper Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These very sophisticated pair of low profile chairs are a perfect blend of Hollywood Glam and Mid
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs Set of 4
Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs Set of 4
H 34.5 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
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
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Karges French Empire dining arm or accent chairs. Painted white with gold carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Empire Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

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 Vintage Klismos Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

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Vintage Klismos Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage klismos chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage klismos chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and birch. Vintage klismos chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage klismos chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Vintage Klismos Chairs?

Vintage klismos chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $8,200.

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 Vintage Klismos Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.