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 and retain their original signed suede seat cushions. Could also work as side chair...
Birch
Set of 3 Kreiss Klismos Wood Woven Rope Dining Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A set of three beautiful leather rope klismos dining chairs by Kreiss. One is a slightly different hue than the other two, as shown in the photos.
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Kreiss Klismos Bleached Wood Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Kreiss
Located in Houston, TX
Striking Klismos style dining chairs by Kreiss. Wood construction with woven leather seats. 2 have been sun bleached and can be restored for an additional cost.
Walnut
Sold
H 35.5 in W 21 in L 35.5 in
Four Handsome Neoclassical Klismos Chairs in the Manner of TH Robsjohn Gibbings
By Kreiss
Located in Danville, CA
Set of four Kreiss Klismos Chairs in the style of TH Robsjohn Gibbings.
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Kreiss Klismos Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible pair of late 20th century American Kreiss Klismos side chairs with a deeply curved crestrail, saber-style legs in front and back, and a woven leather seat.
Birch
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Table, Refinished in Your Choice of Color
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This dining table would look great with the set of 8 Kreiss klismos chairs we currently have listed on 1stdibs.
Wood, Walnut
Stunning Woven Leather Neoclassical Klismos Benches, a Pair
By Kreiss
Located in Danville, CA
A rare pair of woven Klismos "Ares" Benches by Kreiss. Splayed legs supporting a woven leather top anchored by beautiully proportioned stretchers.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 36.75 in W 21 in D 25 in
Set of 8 Klismos Dining Chairs in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings by Kreiss
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Kreiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Klismos Dining Chairs, in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, and made by Kreiss, circa 2000s.
Upholstery, Wood
Kreiss Klismos Woven Wood Ottoman Stool
By Kreiss
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful, in-near perfect condition Kreiss Klismos woven wood ottoman or stool. Gorgeous and stunning piece.
Leather, Wood
Handsome Pair of Klismos Chairs by Kreiss
By Kreiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare vintage Klismos chairs with barrel backs and leather strap seats.
Wood, Leather
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,478 / item
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 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...
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
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.
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
$34,192
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Kreiss Bamboo Barstools Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass
Golden Woven Leather Saber Legs Klismos Style Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, golden lacquered wood and black woven leather seats. Available in other colors and upholstery. Italian artisanal production by ...
Wood
Klismos Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, gaining popularity throughout the 4th century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos c...
Leather, Wood
$2,395
H 21 in W 25 in D 17 in
Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved & Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans
By Kreiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of benches are manufactured by luxury company Kreiss, who commissioned these as a part of their Kreiss Collection, meaning they were designed in-house. They feature a carve...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,200Sale Price / set|69% Off
H 48 in W 23 in D 24 in
Kreiss Attributed, Hollywood Regency, Chairs, White Wood, Taupe Fabric, USA 1950
By Kreiss
Located in Stamford, CT
A very good set of six dining room chairs by Kreis. Each having a Queen Anne style painted set of legs with a double C framed undercarriage. The seat and backs all-over upholstered w...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Faux Tortoise Marble Top Console
By John Hutton, Kreiss
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Faux Tortoise marble top console Offered for sale is an overscale and substantial wooden Hollywood Regency console with stylized legs and a marble top. The con...
Marble
Set 6 Vintage Klismos Style Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A set of six vintage Neoclassical style ebonized klismos chairs with graphic black and white cut chenille seat cushions.
Wood
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 original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced by Saridis of Athens. Three available...
Leather, Walnut
Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robsjohn-Gibbings by Saridis Klismos side chairs.
Muslin, Walnut
$2,478 / item
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal ...
Walnut
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