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French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegantly designed French 1940s Klismos chair with deep incurved back with
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Vintage 1940s French Greco Roman Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat
French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat

French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat

H 36 in W 22.75 in D 30 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial

2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial

H 42 in W 21 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
By Erik Öhrmark
Located in Rīga, LV
Gustav III and Masreliez had been inspired by the French chairman Georges Jacobs Klismos chairs. The
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs

H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Klismos-Style Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Two chairs and two armchairs. Original cognac-coloured leather seats with fine gold embossed frieze
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Klismos-Style Chairs
Set of 4 Klismos-Style Chairs

Set of 4 Klismos-Style Chairs

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Chair in Velvet Stripes Upholstery and Walnut Wood
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Curved back side chair or desk chair by La Maison Pierre Frey. Upholstered in Ken Fulk's Velvet
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech, Walnut

Klismos Chair in Velvet Stripes Upholstery and Walnut Wood
Klismos Chair in Velvet Stripes Upholstery and Walnut Wood

Klismos Chair in Velvet Stripes Upholstery and Walnut Wood

H 29.75 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
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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Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10
18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10

18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10

H 34.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 6
By Karges Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Set includes
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 6
Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 6

Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 6

H 42 in W 21 in D 28 in
Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Elegant Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960s. They
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Vintage 1960s French Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs

H 35 in W 20 in D 23 in

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6 French Klismos chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of 6 French painted klismos chairs in original fabric.
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

6 French Klismos chairs
6 French Klismos chairs

6 French Klismos chairs

Pair of Directoire chairs with style elements of the Greek klismos chair
By Jean-Baptiste Claude Séné
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Revolution itself. The klismos chair, a Greek invention, was designed in Antiquity for a more natural and
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Directoire chairs with style elements of the Greek klismos chair
Pair of Directoire chairs with style elements of the Greek klismos chair

Pair of Directoire chairs with style elements of the Greek klismos chair

H 36.61 in W 17.72 in D 17.32 in
Directoire Klismos Chairs, France, 19h Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of 12 Directoire chairs in unrestored condition. The design echoes the Greek Klismos chair with
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Directoire Klismos Chairs, France, 19h Century
Directoire Klismos Chairs, France, 19h Century

Directoire Klismos Chairs, France, 19h Century

H 35.44 in W 19.49 in L 35.44 in
Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany Klismos Chairs, France, circa 1890
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Extremely elegant pair of French, circa 1890, neoclassical style klismos form chairs of solid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany Klismos Chairs, France, circa 1890
Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany Klismos Chairs, France, circa 1890

Pair of Neoclassical Mahogany Klismos Chairs, France, circa 1890

H 33 in W 23.25 in D 19 in
19th Century John Gee Regency Klismos Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A single KLismos chair. Perfect for your desk.
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century John Gee Regency Klismos Chair
19th Century John Gee Regency Klismos Chair

19th Century John Gee Regency Klismos Chair

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco klismos low chairs of cast and forged steel. These hand hammered seats are
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs

H 29.5 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
Set of Four Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Art Deco klismos low chairs of cast and forged steel. These hand hammered seats are
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs
Set of Four Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs

Set of Four Art Deco Klismos Low Chairs

H 29.5 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
Set of Eight Neoclassical Klismos Style Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous midcentury set of eight French lacquered dining chairs crafted from Beech in the
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20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Eight Neoclassical Klismos Style Lacquered Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Neoclassical Klismos Style Lacquered Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Neoclassical Klismos Style Lacquered Dining Chairs

H 34 in W 18 in D 17 in
Ten Neoclassical Klismos Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful set of klismos dining chairs consisting of six sides and four arms. Lovely painted frames
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Ten Neoclassical Klismos Dining Room Chairs
Ten Neoclassical Klismos Dining Room Chairs

Ten Neoclassical Klismos Dining Room Chairs

H 33 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco side chair was realized in France circa 1930. It features gently
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs
French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs

French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs

H 32 in W 26 in D 21.75 in
Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 20th century walnut Klismos chairs, with exaggerated curved back, sabre legs and
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats
Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats

H 32.29 in W 25.4 in D 20.87 in
Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 20th century walnut Klismos chairs, with exaggerated curved back, sabre legs and
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Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats
Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats

Pair of 20th Century Walnut Klismos Chairs with Caned Seats

H 32.29 in W 25.4 in D 20.87 in
19th Century North European Beech and Parcel-Gilt Klismos Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With a Greek key bordered seat frame. A lion's head and paw feet legs, and custom selected chocolate brown cotton velvet, upholstered seats finished with matching Strie tape trim.
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Antique 1840s French Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

19th Century North European Beech and Parcel-Gilt Klismos Chair
19th Century North European Beech and Parcel-Gilt Klismos Chair

19th Century North European Beech and Parcel-Gilt Klismos Chair

H 32.5 in W 22.5 in L 32.5 in
European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Art Deco Klismos chair with a beautifully patinated leather, great condition.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's
European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's

European Art Deco Havana Leather Klismos Chair, 1930's

H 30 in W 26 in D 22 in
Glamorous Midcentury Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated set of four Klismos chairs having sensuously curved legs and back. Gold gilt raised
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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Glamorous Midcentury Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs
Glamorous Midcentury Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs

Glamorous Midcentury Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs

H 33 in W 21 in D 17.75 in
Set of 4 Paisley Upholstered Bronze Handled French Klismos Style Dining Side Cha
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous set of four French made paisley and tassel fringe upholstered Klismos style
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Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 4 Paisley Upholstered Bronze Handled French Klismos Style Dining Side Cha
Set of 4 Paisley Upholstered Bronze Handled French Klismos Style Dining Side Cha

Set of 4 Paisley Upholstered Bronze Handled French Klismos Style Dining Side Cha

H 33.75 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs by M. Gallot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 leather upholstered and black lacquered dining chairs by M. Gallot
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs by M. Gallot
Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs by M. Gallot

Set of 4 Klismos Dining Chairs by M. Gallot

H 30.5 in W 20.25 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen, Painted and Parcel Gilt, Klismos Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Eight Dining Klismos Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Each in a paint decorated finish with gilt gold
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen, Painted and Parcel Gilt, Klismos Chairs
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen, Painted and Parcel Gilt, Klismos Chairs

Set of 8 Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen, Painted and Parcel Gilt, Klismos Chairs

H 31 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Rare Pair of Large Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A very elegant large pair of antique Gustavian style Klismos chairs. Louis Masreliez designed
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Rare Pair of Large Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Rare Pair of Large Gustavian Klismos Chairs

Rare Pair of Large Gustavian Klismos Chairs

H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 26.78 in
Rare Hermès Klismos Chair
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
An extremely rare 1920s French Klismos chair made by Hermès, constructed of maple with four sabre
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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Rare Hermès Klismos Chair
Rare Hermès Klismos Chair

Rare Hermès Klismos Chair

H 34.25 in W 17 in D 22 in
19th Century Empire Klismos Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair of the Greek antique. Solid wood. The striking shape with the wide-legged saber legs and the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Empire Klismos Chair
19th Century Empire Klismos Chair

19th Century Empire Klismos Chair

H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Set of Eight French Klismos Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stylish set of eight French Klismos mahogany dining chairs with fully padded upholstered
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20th Century French Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight French Klismos Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Eight French Klismos Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Eight French Klismos Upholstered Dining Chairs

H 36 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Empire Pair of Klismos Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair Klismos chair empire / chair of the Greek antique around 1820. Solid wood. The striking shape
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Empire Pair of Klismos Chair
19th Century Empire Pair of Klismos Chair

19th Century Empire Pair of Klismos Chair

H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair of the Greek antique. Solid wood. The striking shape with the wide-legged saber legs and the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair
19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair

19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair of the Greek antique. Solid wood. The striking shape with the wide-legged saber legs and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair
19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair

19th Century Empire Klismos Saber-Legs Chair

H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
French or Italian Guilt and Iron Neoclassical Directoire Klismos Side Chair
By Maison Jansen, Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous French or Italian Directoire side chair made of guilt and iron that would be perfect as an
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Iron

French or Italian Guilt and Iron Neoclassical Directoire Klismos Side Chair
French or Italian Guilt and Iron Neoclassical Directoire Klismos Side Chair

French or Italian Guilt and Iron Neoclassical Directoire Klismos Side Chair

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
6 Klismos Dining Chairs w. Leather Seats
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of 6 Regency-style dining chairs, painted black, with original green leather seats with a fine
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Side Chairs

6 Klismos Dining Chairs w. Leather Seats
6 Klismos Dining Chairs w. Leather Seats

6 Klismos Dining Chairs w. Leather Seats

H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chairs w/ Klismos Style Legs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated set of six Art Deco dining chairs were realized in France circa 1930. They
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chairs w/ Klismos Style Legs
Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chairs w/ Klismos Style Legs

Set of Six French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chairs w/ Klismos Style Legs

H 32 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
French Empire Gold Gilded Winged Shell Klismos Chairs
By Gianni Versace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Phenomenal pair of elegant Klismos chairs from France, circa 1930s. Antique gold gilded finish
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Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Living Room Sets

French Empire Gold Gilded Winged Shell Klismos Chairs
French Empire Gold Gilded Winged Shell Klismos Chairs

French Empire Gold Gilded Winged Shell Klismos Chairs

H 37 in W 22 in D 28 in
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Letter Reading Lady in Klismos Chair on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
, the perfect Klismos chair, the gracefully netted hair, her marvellous hands and feet and finally the
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mounted Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Letter Reading Lady in Klismos Chair on Marble Base
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Letter Reading Lady in Klismos Chair on Marble Base

Antique Bronze Sculpture of Letter Reading Lady in Klismos Chair on Marble Base

H 12.8 in W 10.2 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Klismos chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of French klismos chairs, striped to natural beech wood and upholstered in linen.
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Pair of Klismos chairs
Pair of Klismos chairs

Pair of Klismos chairs

H 30 in W 24 in D 28 in
Set of Six Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French set of six breakfast chairs in the Greek traditional Klismos style with curved
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Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Latex, Wood

Set of Six Klismos Chairs
Set of Six Klismos Chairs

Set of Six Klismos Chairs

H 34.5 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized wood stylized Klismos chairs with tufted back, oversized back rail and splayed
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Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Pair of Ebonized Klismos Chairs

Pair of Ebonized Klismos Chairs

H 35 in W 23 in D 28 in
Set of Six Cerused Oak "Klismos" Dining Chairs Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Hollywood, FL
The curved upholstered back with square cerused oak supports and upholstered seat over a cerused oak seat frame, the front legs square and blocky the rear tapered.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Set of Six Cerused Oak "Klismos" Dining Chairs Style of Charlotte Perriand
Set of Six Cerused Oak "Klismos" Dining Chairs Style of Charlotte Perriand

Set of Six Cerused Oak "Klismos" Dining Chairs Style of Charlotte Perriand

H 32 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Pair of Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast in bronze with a silver plated finish
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Pair of Klismos Style Chairs
Pair of Klismos Style Chairs

Pair of Klismos Style Chairs

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Heavy Oak Klismos Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural pair of Klismos Chairs with Rush Seats and Heavy oak frames including bentwood elements.
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Rush

Pair of Heavy Oak Klismos Chairs with Rush Seats
Pair of Heavy Oak Klismos Chairs with Rush Seats

Pair of Heavy Oak Klismos Chairs with Rush Seats

H 29.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Pair of Klismos Chairs Painted in Faux Parchment Finish
Located in US
Graceful Klismos Chairs in finely painted faux parchment finish (shown without cushions).
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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Pair of Klismos Chairs Painted in Faux Parchment Finish
Pair of Klismos Chairs Painted in Faux Parchment Finish

Pair of Klismos Chairs Painted in Faux Parchment Finish

H 36 in W 21 in D 24 in
16 French Cast Aluminium Klismos-Style Garden Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
What a find! We scored 16 of these decorative Klismos-style chairs in chippy black paint. Extremely
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Mid-20th Century French Biedermeier Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

16 French Cast Aluminium Klismos-Style Garden Chairs
16 French Cast Aluminium Klismos-Style Garden Chairs

16 French Cast Aluminium Klismos-Style Garden Chairs

H 31 in W 17.5 in D 18 in

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H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
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H 40 in W 45 in D 25 in
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By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Bronze, Wrought Iron

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H 19 in W 44 in D 15 in
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in
Vintage Set 10 Louis XVI Revival Blue Grey Painted Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
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Wood

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H 41.74 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
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Located in San Antonio, TX
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
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H 61 in Dm 23 in
Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Fine Set of 10 Antique French Dining Side Chairs
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H 35.25 in W 16.75 in D 18 in
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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H 37 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
French Early 20th Century set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Signed Gouffe a Paris
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of 6 dining room chairs signed Gouffe a Paris. The chairs are covered of leather and painted. Very Chic and so much quality.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

French Early 20th Century set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Signed Gouffe a Paris
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H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames covered with dramatic burlwood veneers. The k...
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20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs

Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs

H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Stool for Saridis of Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare Klismos stool/table was designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and produced by Saridis of Athens. This stool can function as a stool or table base by adding a glass top. This i...
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Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Stool for Saridis of Athens
Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Stool for Saridis of Athens

Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Stool for Saridis of Athens

H 17.33 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Set of Six Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Italian made set of chairs with classic Klismos form in walnut with gilt inlay carved inset back panels and hand-caned seats. The attention to detail in the construction is v...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat
Set of Six Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat

Set of Six Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat

H 39.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, natural wood shiny finishing and leather seats with buttons. Available in other colors and upholstery. Walnut wood chairs with deep an...
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2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut

Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable

Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable

H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats. This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis o...
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Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

H 35 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
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 suede. Denmark, circa 1820.
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Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Suede, Beech, Mahogany

Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs

Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs

H 32 in W 18 in D 22 in
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French Klismos Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French klismos chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct French klismos chairs — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of French klismos chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Neoclassical and Art Deco French klismos chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French klismos chairs over the years, but those made by Hermès and Karges Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Klismos Chairs?

Prices for French klismos chairs start at $450 and top out at $17,195 with the average selling for $5,500.

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 French Klismos Chairs
  • Who made the klismos chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are French chairs called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What is a French-style chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • What is a French berère chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What are French bistro chairs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.

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