10 Klismos Chairs
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Houston, TX
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs set of 10. Concave backrest with curved legs (Klismos). The Klismos
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Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable dining chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look. Available in other colors
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Materials
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H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Shiny Walnut Saber Legs Brown Leather Chairs Customizable Set of 10
Located in IT
From the collection of Customizable Klismos Chairs, Pescetta here presents a chair with saber legs
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
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H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone
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Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery
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Materials
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H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather
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H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
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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Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Chairs, Set of 10
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each chair
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2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Eco Cow Fur Seats Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable dining chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look and Eco Fur Seats. Available
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Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Exquisite Set of Ten 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) cane back Klismos
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
of ten (10) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in the style of Billy Haines, circa 1950. There are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 31.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Exquisite Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
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The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) Klismos cane dining
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Cherry
H 32.5 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Vintage Italian Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Kilsmos Chairs - Set of 10
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chairs - Set of 10. These iconic chairs blend Italian design with American elegance, featuring sleek
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
H 36.75 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
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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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Walnut
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Exquisite Set of Twelve Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Cherry
Scandinavian Revival Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival dining chairs, set of ten (10), comprising two (2) arm chairs and
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs in the style of Billy Haines, circa 1950. There are two (2) host armchairs and ten (10
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Cane, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Klismos cane dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
H 32.5 in W 19.75 in D 17 in
Set of Six English Regency Mahogany Tufted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
set of 10 mahogany dining chairs with a caned back.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
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Klismos Black Leather Wood Saber Legs Armchairs Customizable, Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos customizable armchairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black plain leather seats
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
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Walnut
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of “Orpheus” by Albert Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Shippensburg, PA
beautifully developed klismo chair with its dramatic sabre legs peeking through the draped animal hide flowing
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze
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10 Klismos Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 10 klismos chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 10 klismos chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and natural fiber. Find 13 antique and vintage 10 klismos chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 10 klismos chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 10 klismos chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Regency and neoclassical 10 klismos chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 10 klismos chairs over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Ched Berenguer-topacio and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 10 Klismos Chairs?
Prices for 10 klismos chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 10 klismos chairs begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $82,500, while the average can fetch as much as $19,129.
Finding the Right dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Questions About 10 Klismos 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.
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