Klismos
2010s English Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s American Benches
Brass
2010s American Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery
1990s Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables
Aluminum, Enamel
Early 2000s American American Classical Side Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Brass
2010s English Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s British Empire Revival Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Vietnamese Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Burlap, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Gustavian Chairs
Wood
2010s Greek Revival Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1980s Side Tables
Rope, Glass, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Klismos For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Klismos?
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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