Gorgeous Restored Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948.
Cane, Walnut
Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948.
Cane, Walnut
Exquisite Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Klismos cane dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958.
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) Klismos cane dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958.
Cane, Cherry
Pair of Black Leather Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK22s for E. Kold Christensen 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Inspired by both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, it features legs that are angled in opposite directions to provide a strong but lig...
Steel
Antonio Citterio " Klismos " lounge leather chair . Compagnia delle Filippine
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing design by the well known Italian Artis/designer Antonio Citterio . This is part of the Series Compagnia Delle Filippine . This chair is out of production , and it ...
Leather
Neoclassic Pair of Lacquered & Parcel-Gilt Open Armchairs Manner of Thomas Hope
Located in Dallas, TX
Adapting Greek and Roman forms to create bold expressions of neoclassicism this elegant pair of open armchairs reflect the work of the eccentric Classicist Thomas Hope. Expertly rest...
Upholstery, Wood
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SiLVER METAL WRAP TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, ornately hand carved, Antique Italian “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch ...
Upholstery
Klismos Light Carved Walnut Frame Chaise Lounge Chair Stunning MIINT Frame!
By Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Klismos Light Carved Walnut Frame Chaise Lounge Chair Stunning MIINT Frame!
Walnut
"Jonas Love" Armchair with Blue Upholstery by Carl Malmsten, Sweden Mid-20th C
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
Klismos chairs are known for sweeping lines and aesthetic beauty, as well as comfort offered by the concave back rest.
Fabric, Wood
Jean-Joseph Chapuis Rare Pair of Empire parcel-gilt japanned Fauteuils
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This merger of technological innovation with fashionable aesthetics parallels the work of the American Samuel Gragg who used a bent-wood methodology to produce his body of chairs bas...
Bentwood
Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This merger of technological innovation with fashionable aesthetics parallels the work of the American Samuel Gragg who used a bent-wood methodology to produce his body of chairs bas...
Cane, Bentwood
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Original Mother of Pearl circa 1900 - 1920s klismos, rams head accent chairs A very good looking and well made pair, these are highly collectable and hard to find.
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
$2,000 / item
Piedmont Occasional Chair by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
In classic Klismos form, our Piedmont Occasional Chair features a curved, caned back and caned seat with a comfortable, removable upholstered seat cushion and splayed back legs.
Rattan, Linen, Wood
Ralph Lauren English Regency Style Alastair Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The frame has a ladder back and klismos style saber legs. Each chair is individually bench made and the chair retains its original order tags under the seat.
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
Constructed in richly patinated mahogany, each chair displays the distinctive klismos form that became synonymous with Hope's revolutionary aesthetic vision.
Mahogany
$12,500 / item
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced by Saridis of Athens.
Leather, Wood
Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958.
Cane, Cherry
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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.
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