Set of 4 Mahogany 'Klismos' Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 English Regency Mahogany ‘Klismos’ Chairs with Classical Greek Ionic splat backs and Sabre Legs, both front and back - with Buttoned Leather Seats in the manner of Thomas Ho...
Brass
Gilt Metal Klismos Occasional Chair in Blush Pink
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The gilded metal on this handsome chair has beautiful mixed metal tons of gold, bronze and charcoal. The chair has been upholstered in a soft blush pink upholstery fabric.
Metal
Sold|$29,600 / set
Pair of George IV Faux Rosewood Klismos Chairs
Located in London, GB
The well shaped backs with scroll arms and reeded decoration, resting on sabre legs with brass castors. English, circa 1830.
Beech
Vintage Cast Aluminum "Klismos" Dining Set by Thinline of California, 1960s
By Thinline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cast aluminum "Klismos" dining set, made by Thinline of California in the 1960s. A modern interpretation on Greek Klismos style furniture. This dining set has been completely...
Aluminum
Pair of Antique Klismos Chairs with Sabre Legs and Gilt and Ebonised Decoration
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Regency Ebonised and Gilt Antique Salon Chairs.
Giltwood
A Polychrome Decorated Klismos Chair in the manner of George Bridport (1783-1819)
Located in Long Island City, NY
With caned back and seat, this 'klismos' form chair is painted with urns, acanthus leaves, harps and other Classical decorative motifs. The top-rail depicting Greco-Roman gods. Based...
Sold|$1,800
Pair of English Regency Period Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of well proportioned English Regency period klismos-form mahogany chairs, circa 1810-1820.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$4,387
Gillows, Fine Pair of Regency Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
An rare and unusual fine pair of early Regency mahogany klismos hall chairs of exceptional quality, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, English, circa 1810.
Mahogany
Sold|$28,500
Pair of parcel gilt Regency period armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of parcel gilt and black painted Regency period klismos shaped armchairs, the table backs with centered bronze wreaths, the caned seats designed to fit upholstered cushions.
Bronze
Sold|$3,200
Set of 8 Regency style Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Ebonized chairs in a classic klismos or regency style --6 sides and a pair of arm chairs, all newly upholstered in light colored linen.
Wood, Linen
Two pairs of English Regency period hall chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Two pairs of English Regency period klismos-form hall chairs in mahogany, c. 1815-20.
Mahogany
Sold|$8,500
19th Century Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th Century English Rosewood Painted "Klismos" Shape Bench. Regency Period. Upholstered Seat.
Upholstery
Sold|$24,750 / set
Johnathan Sainsbury Set of 8 Egyptian Style Dining Chairs
By Jonathan Sainsbury, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back rest.
Leather, Wood
Antique Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, Early 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
An unusual pair of 'Klismos' chairs of the Regency period, with beaded decoration and cane seats, possibly by Gillows of Lancaster and London.
Cane, Wood
Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, Black Painted and Gilt, manner of Henry Holland
By Henry Holland 1, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
The distinctive form of these chairs is inspired by ancient Greek 'Klismos' chairs, often depicted on Attic pottery starting from circa 400BC.
Brass
Pair of Antique Regency Klismos Chairs in the Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Richmond, London
A rare and unusual Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs, in the manner of the London makers Marsh and Tatham.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$6,074
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of elegant 19th century Regency 'Klismos' chairs, ebonised and enriched with brass mounts, with new hand-woven canework seats to support the custom squab cushions, newly recov...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Sold|$4,657
Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of bronze-painted and gilt side chairs of Klismos form English, circa 1825. Why we like them A timeless Klismos design, beautifully painted to imitate patinated bron...
Wood, Upholstery
Regency Ebonized Klismos Gillows Bergère Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
Early 19th century Regency period black lacquered (ebonized) tub bergere armchair of Grecian 'Klismos' form, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
Wood
Hollywood Regency Glam Klismos Greek Key Chair
Located in Canaan, CT
this chair has it all from the Hollywood Regency period. the klismos legs, the Greek Key trim, the gold leafing, and the brass feet!
Wood
Pair of Regency Faux-Bois Painted Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An elegant pair of early 19th century Regency period Klismos chairs, brass-mounted and faux-bois painted.
Wood
Set of Four Regency Painted Klismos Dining Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Richmond, London
An elegant set of four English early 19th century Regency period Klismos chairs, brass-mounted and faux-bois painted to simulate calamander, with squab cushions, circa 1820.
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Caned Klismos Desk Chair
Located in Richmond, London
An early 19th century Regency period black painted and brass-mounted desk armchair of Greek Revival Klismos form, in the taste of Thomas Hope.
Cane, Wood
Set of Six Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant set of six mahogany 'Klismos' dining chairs of the Regency period, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
Mahogany
Fine Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Klismos Desk Armchair, c. 1810
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Richmond, London
Fine early 19th century Regency desk armchair of Grecian Klismos form in mahogany, after Thomas Sheraton's design.
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six English Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs in Yellow Moire Silk
Located in Richmond, London
A very elegant and unusual set of six Regency period dining chairs in mahogany, English, circa 1815 This design derives from the antique Grecian Klismos chairs, having distinctivel...
Silk, Mahogany
Sold|$4,454
Early 19th Century Klismos Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London, England, circa 1805.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Six Pietro Constantini Black Lacquered Klismos Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six black lacquered wood Klismos chairs designed by Pietro Constantini, a leading designer in contemporary dining room furniture. These chairs are in great condition.
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Set of Four English Early 19th Century Mahogany Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
This design derives from the antique Grecian Klismos chairs, having distinctively curved front and back legs, favoured by Thomas Hope, possibly the most extravagant Regency designer ...
Mahogany
Set of 8 Klismos Style Dining Chairs, Cane with Leather Pads
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 elegant dining chairs in fine condition. Each has an ivory colored leather seat pad that is removable. These chairs work well with a Regency styled dining table, a modern f...
Wood, Leather, Cane
Rare Pair of Dorothy Draper Original Leather Scroll Back Klismos Salon Chairs
By Thornton-Smith Company 1, Dorothy Draper
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare unrestored and all original pair of Hollywood Regency scroll back Klismos chairs were designed by Dorothy Draper.
Brass
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