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Klismos Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four
Category

2010s English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

  • Klismos Chair
  • Klismos Chair
  • Klismos Chair
  • Klismos Chair
H 35.44 in. W 20.87 in. D 20.87 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

  • Kriess Klismo Chairs
  • Kriess Klismo Chairs
  • Kriess Klismo Chairs
  • Kriess Klismo Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 17 in. D 28 in.
Klismos Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
century, the Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

  • Klismos Chairs
  • Klismos Chairs
  • Klismos Chairs
  • Klismos Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 21 in. D 29.5 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
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
  • Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
  • Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
  • Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
H 33.75 in. W 23.25 in. D 24.5 in.
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

  • Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
H 32 in. W 21 in. D 22 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

  • Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
H 35 in. W 18 in. D 22.50 in.
Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century Gustavian Klismos chair. This design was developed by the Greeks in the 5th
Category

Antique 18th Century Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

1990s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Hardwood Pair of Klismos Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of late 19th century walnut Klismos chairs with turned front legs (each different), splayed
Category

Antique 1880s British Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Walnut

  • Walnut Hardwood Pair of Klismos Chairs
  • Walnut Hardwood Pair of Klismos Chairs
  • Walnut Hardwood Pair of Klismos Chairs
  • Walnut Hardwood Pair of Klismos Chairs
H 33.08 in. W 22.84 in. D 22.84 in.
Contemporary Iron Klismos Chair
By Tara Shaw Maison
Located in New Orleans, LA
The classic iron klismos chair from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is adorned with palm frond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Chairs

Materials

Iron

  • Contemporary Iron Klismos Chair
  • Contemporary Iron Klismos Chair
  • Contemporary Iron Klismos Chair
  • Contemporary Iron Klismos Chair
H 36 in. W 20 in. D 18.25 in.
Pair of Antique Black Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant early 19th century Regency period 'Klismos' chairs, ebonised and enriched with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Pair of Antique Black Painted Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Antique Black Painted Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Antique Black Painted Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Antique Black Painted Klismos Chairs
No Reserve
H 33.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 22.5 in.
Set of 4 Antique Danish Klismos Chairs
Located in Nordhavn, DK
A set of four Danish Klismos chairs with wide-legged saber legs and the curved backrest. Made of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

  • Set of 4 Antique Danish Klismos Chairs
  • Set of 4 Antique Danish Klismos Chairs
  • Set of 4 Antique Danish Klismos Chairs
  • Set of 4 Antique Danish Klismos Chairs
H 32.68 in. W 20.87 in. D 22.84 in.
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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 of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
H 34.25 in. W 20.5 in. D 17.25 in.
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

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
  • 18th C Italian Klismos Chairs, Set of 10
H 34.75 in. W 20 in. D 20 in.
Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
These generous classic klismos chairs are timeless beauties that have come directly from a movie
Category

2010s Italian Egyptian Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
  • Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
  • Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
  • Set of Eight Italian Made Klismos Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 20.25 in. D 28.5 in.
Contemporary Klismos Chair in Stainless Steel and Fine Leather Seat Mesh
Located in San Francisco, CA
We know about klismos chairs thanks to ancient Greek art, but how did this forgotten furniture item
Category

Early 2000s American Classical Greek Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

  • Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
  • Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 18.25 in. D 22 in.
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 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
Category

20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Six Regency Klismos Chairs, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
An extremely smart, superb quality set of six early Regency period 'Klismos' chairs, attributed to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Gilt Iron Klismos Chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio
By Ched Berenguer-topacio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of klismos chairs designed by Ched Berenguer-Topacio. The sinuous chairs feature a
Category

20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Klismos Chair, Italian Walnut, Brown Stain, Shellac Polish Finish, leather braid
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Klismos chair remains a coveted piece of neoclassical furniture, boasting elegant curves that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Oak

  • Modern Oak Klismos Chair
  • Modern Oak Klismos Chair
  • Modern Oak Klismos Chair
  • Modern Oak Klismos Chair
H 33 in. W 27.75 in. D 26.5 in.
Vintage Hand Painted Little League Baseball Red Klismos Chair, Mid-20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage hand painted little league baseball red klismos chair. It is a very unusual example with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Paint

Neoclassical Regency Klismos Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unique Regency neoclassical delicate and fine quality hand carved mahogany and bronze mounted details. Inlaid back and fluted legs ending in lion paw feet.
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

  • Neoclassical Regency Klismos Chair
  • Neoclassical Regency Klismos Chair
  • Neoclassical Regency Klismos Chair
  • Neoclassical Regency Klismos Chair
H 34.5 in. W 18 in. D 18 in.
Vintage Klismos Chair in Leopard Print Attr. to t.h. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive midcentury Klismos chair features the distinctive sculptural style of reknown
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered and Painted Klismos Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
An early 19th century Klismos chair from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Klismos Chair, Italian Walnut, Natural blonde stain and shellack polish finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Klismos chair became popular with the 19th century archology fashion through the archeological
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Klismos Chairs in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four Klismos chairs in the style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings featuring off-white wood frames
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

  • Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
  • Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
  • Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
  • Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
H 31.25 in. W 21.25 in. D 20 in.
Klismos Chair, Italian Walnut, Medium Brown Stain and Shellak Polish Finish
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Klismos chair became popular with the rise of the 19th century archeology fashion through the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency style oak Klismos chairs from the 19th century, with carved scrolling
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Silver Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, silver lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Wood

  • Silver Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs
  • Silver Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs
  • Silver Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs
  • Silver Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs
H 0.4 in. W 0.4 in. D 28.35 in.
Early Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chair for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Greek walnut and leather strapped side chair with graceful curving back and exaggerated sabre legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Regency Burl Wood Biedermeier Style Klismos Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Burl wood Klismos arm chairs. Done in the fabulous Biedermeier style
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Carl Bergsten Elm and Rosewood "Klismos" Chair
By Carl Bergsten
Located in New York, NY
Fine Swedish art deco chair in elm with upholstered seat. The chair features a curved "Klismos
Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Elm, Rosewood

Customizable Black Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Other Colors Possible
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Classical Greek Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Customizable Black Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Other Colors Possible
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Classical Greek Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Eight Regency Brass Inlaid Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
An exceptional set of eight Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Regency Mahogany Klismos Chairs in Gold Damask
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two handsome mahogany chairs, with molded crest rail, saber legs and Classic Klismos shape
Category

Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare German Fruitwood Klismos Chair, circa 1840s
Located in New York, NY
A rare German fruitwood Klismos armchair, circa 1840s with a partially leather padded rectangular
Category

Antique 1840s German Neoclassical Armchairs

  • Rare German Fruitwood Klismos Chair, circa 1840s
  • Rare German Fruitwood Klismos Chair, circa 1840s
  • Rare German Fruitwood Klismos Chair, circa 1840s
  • Rare German Fruitwood Klismos Chair, circa 1840s
H 37.75 in. W 19.5 in. D 25.75 in.
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

  • Set of Four Klismos Form Side Chairs
  • Set of Four Klismos Form Side Chairs
  • 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.
Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable Set of 12
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Chairs Customizable Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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

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

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen, Painted and Parcel Gilt, Klismos Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight Dining Klismos Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Each in a paint decorated finish with gilt gold
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Klismos Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of klismos chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all klismos chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 457 antique and vintage klismos chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. 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. Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Regency klismos chairs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large klismos chairs, so small klismos chairs measuring 15.63 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made klismos chairs over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Michael Taylor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Klismos Chairs?

Prices for klismos chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, klismos chairs begin at $200 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Klismos Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back 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.