Klismos Chairs 6
20th Century Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Stools
Cane, Mahogany
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Bronze
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass, Iron
2010s American Modern Benches
Bouclé, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Birch
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton, Satin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birdseye Maple, Mohair, Cane
Early 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Cotton, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Side Chairs
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Empire Dining Room Chairs
Ebony
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Alpaca, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 2000s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Romantic Chairs
Oak, Wood
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century American Chairs
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Klismos Chairs 6 For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 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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