Lars Accent Chair - Swedish Scraped White
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Swedish Klismos chair features a dramatically curved backrest that extends beyond the seat
2010s Gustavian Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Lars Accent Chair - Swedish Scraped White
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Swedish Klismos chair features a dramatically curved backrest that extends beyond the seat
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of 19th century Swedish mahogany Empire klismos chairs. Sweden ca 1820.
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian klismos chairs. With carved detailing around
Linen, Wood
$8,800 / set
H 36 in W 22 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Swedish Neo-classic Style Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs (PRICED
Rush, Wood
Mahogany and leather Klismos chair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mahogany Klismos chair with light brown leather seat made in the early part of the 20th century
Leather, Mahogany
Von Swedish Carved Dining Chair
By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
Inspired by ancient Greek design and refined through Swedish craftsmanship, this Klismos dining
Linen, Wood
Pair of Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish Klismos chairs signed ES (Ephriam Stahl. Carved legs, back, stiles and rail. Sabre legs
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian Klismos chairs, paint has been completely removed and taken to
Pair Of Swedish Neoclassic Klismo Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Swedish mahogany Klismo chairs with curve back
Mahogany
Pair Of Swedish 19th Century Klismo Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Swedish Neoclassic klismo chairs
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Klismos Chairs in Original Paint Signed PT
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A pair of very rare Swedish late Gustavian Klismos chairs or Sulla chairs in original paint. Signed
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
A Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Cha
Located in Hollywood, FL
the "Klismos" back over a rush seat, with sabre legs- can be sold as a pair.
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Klismos Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Swedish klismos chair with wonderfully sculptural turned legs
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous pair of early 20th century Swedish Klismos chairs of wonderfully sculptural form with
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Klismos Chairs, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs. These chairs, inspired by ancient Greek design and crafted
Linen, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of Klismos chairs hails from 18th-century Sweden, a period known for its
Burlap, Wood
2 Swedish Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Fabulous set of Swedish Kilsmos Style chairs, they have been restored and Repainted with
Wood
Swedish neoclassical painted metal Klismos chair
Located in New York, NY
Rare Swedish neoclassial painted metal Klismos chair
Metal
Sold
H 29.94 in W 24 in D 22.82 in
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
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 34.8 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style Klismos Painted and Carved Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish neoclassical style painted wood Klismos side chairs from the 20th century, with
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Set of Six Period Swedish Art Deco Chairs, Klismos Model, Attr to Eugen Höglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Nice set of six chairs Swedish Art Deco chairs circa 1930. Carved lions, stained birch and carved
Birch
Oak and Leather Klismos Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Oak Klismos chair with red leather seat made in the early part of the 20th century. The red leather
Leather, Oak
6 Rare Swedish Neoclassical Painted Metal Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 6 rare and important Swedish Neoclassical painted metal kilsmos chairs. ( see Doyle auction
Aluminum
Sold
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Swedish Grace Klismos Chairs by Eugen Höglund in Birch
By Ebbe Hoglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Outstanding set of four rare Eugen Höglund chairs in flamed birch. Swedish Grace chairs with a
Birch
Sold
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Set of Four Swedish Grace Klismos Chairs by Eugen Höglund in Birch
By Ebbe Hoglund
Located in Skanninge, SE
Outstanding set of four rare Eugen Höglund chairs in flamed birch. Swedish Grace chairs with a
Birch
Antique Swedish Country Karl Johan Period Side Chairs
Located in South Salem, NY
Pair of antique Karl Johan chairs. Early 19th century Swedish, klismos style chairs with X-back
Wood
Rare Pair of Large Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A very elegant large pair of antique Gustavian style Klismos chairs. Louis Masreliez designed
Sold
H 35.25 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Karl Johan Style Swedish Empire Klismo Chairs in Cuban Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
the Art Deco period in Sweden, circa 1920s. These chairs are exquisitely made using Cuban mahogany
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian, Klismos Chair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Swedish, 19th century, Gustavian, Klismos chair. Attributed to Stockholm Master Ephraim Stahl
Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 15.5 in
Karl Johan Biedermeier Elm Klismos Form Side Chair, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Elegant Swedish Karl Johan period, circa 1830 Biedermeier style elm wood side chair of klismos form.
Elm
Sold
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch & Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Odense, DK
rendered in bone, a testament to fine craftsmanship and artistry. The chairs are designed in the klismos
Bone, Fabric, Bakelite, Birch, Elm
Pair of Klismos Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Klismos chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Oak and walnut, seats
Nutwood, Oak
Swedish Antique Oak Klismos Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish antique oak Klismos chair from the late 19the century. Very broad and robust in appearance
Fabric, Oak
Swedish Klismos Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Very large and exaggerated 19th century Swedish Klismos chair in painted in a scraped painted
Pair of Swedish Klismos Chairs, c. 1795
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of Swedish klismos chairs, c. 1795, from the late Gustavian period, with carved transitional
19th.Century Swedish Klismos Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and large Swedish late Gustavian Klismos chair. Boldly carved legs and skirt. Unusually
Pair of Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of empire style klismos chairs, Sweden circa 1900, in secondary white paint. Curved tablet
Wood
Pair of Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Pair of barrel back armchairs in the neoclassical style, Sweden, circa 1900. The front and side
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Klismos Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 19th Century Swedish Klismos chairs (2 pair available)
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale pair of Swedish, Klismos chairs, 19th century, scraped to the original paint. All four
PAIR OF KLISMOS CHAIRS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A NICE PAIR OF SWEDISH KLISMOS CHAIRS IN MAHOGANY AND BIRCH. THESE CHAIRS DATE FROM LATE IN THE
Wood, Upholstery
Klismos chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of Swedish Klismos chairs. Carved legs, back, stiles and rail. Sabre legs
Wood
Contemporary Klismos Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish klismos chairs dating the the early 19th century. The chairs upholstered in grey silk taffeta
Pair of Contemporary Klismos Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of white and cream painted klismos armchairs after a Swedish klismos chair design dating to
Pair Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and rare pair of Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs. Beautifully tapered and graceful saber
Pair Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of Gustavian Klismos chairs. Beautiful detailed carving. Scraped to original color
Pair Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Hansome and large pair of Swedish Gustavian Klismos chairs. Wide curved back with front taperd legs
Swedish Gustavian Klismos
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of Gustavian Klismos chairs. Beautiful detailed carving. Scraped to original color
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Klismos Chair
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Gustavian period Klismos chair in original paint with wraparound
Wood
Set of Four Swedish Art Moderne Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 4 Swedish art moderne klismos style dining chairs in Carpathian elm with ebonized elm body
Pair of Klismos chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very elegant pair of Klismos side chairs in the manner of Ephriam Stahl.
Wood
A Pair of Swedish Painted Framed Klismos Chairs ca 1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Swedish Second Period Empire Painted Framed Klismos Chairs ca.1860 Reupholstered by
Set of 12 Swedish Art Moderne Klismos Style Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 12 Swedish art moderne klismos style dining chairs in carpathian elm with ebonized elm
Set of 12 Swedish Art Moderne Klismos Style Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 12 Swedish art moderne klismos style dining chairs in Carpathian elm with ebonized elm body
Set of 6 Swedish Art Moderne Klismos Style Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Set of 6 Swedish art moderne klismos style dining chairs in Carpathian elm with ebonized elm body
Pair of Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gustavian Klismos Chairs in a worn light grey and gilded patina. The Klismos Chair had just
8 Swedish Art Deco Klismos dining chairs griffin inlays in bone
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of 8 Swedish Art Deco "Klismos" style chairs in solid elm and elm root-wood veneer
Bakelite
Late Gustavian "Sulla" Type Klismos Chairs in Carved and Painted Wood
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of klismos chairs are of the "Sullastol" type dating from the late Gustavian
Wood
Quartet of unique Cuban mahogany klismos chairs by Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
architecture and design during the interwar period in Sweden. This group of four chairs
Mahogany
Pair of 19th century Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish klismos chairs, circa late 19th century. Circa late 19th century Swedish klismos chairs
Velvet, Wood
Pair 1920's Swedish Klismos Chairs by A.J. Hjort
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and decorative pair of Swedish 1920's Klismos chairs by designer Axel Einar Hjort. Made in
Beech
Pair of Oak Klismos Chairs, Sweden
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of elegant Swedish oak Klismos chairs. The chairs have a curved backrest and sculpted legs
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Swedish Modern Fruitwood Klismos Chairs, 1950s
Located in Hollywood, FL
This set of four Swedish modern fruitwood Klismos chairs made in the 1950s is a modern
Fruitwood, Upholstery
$3,107 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration....
Leather, Walnut
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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
Baroque Commode / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful three-drawer commode dates to the 18th century (likely French) and has a subtle serpentine front façade. Each of the drawers and the sides are adorned with painted ara...
Wood, Paint
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Birch
$6,750 / set
H 34.5 in W 45 in D 21.25 in
Pair Louis XVI Style Heavily Carved Marble Top Paint Decorated Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style commodes from the 1930s epitomizes neoclassical refinement, combining superb craftsmanship with timeless elegance. Each commode is paint...
Marble
$2,509 / 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
$12,000
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
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 leather woven seats. This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis o...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic pair of Gustavian-style chests of drawers crafted from solid pine and featuring a distinctive broken-front design. These elegant pieces are painted in a warm gray tone, bea...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
$16,900
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 31 in
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of the Scandinavian wood sofa are spindled, ...
Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 19th century late Gustavian barrel back chair in it's original condition with lion paw back feet and lion heads, attributed to master chair maker Carl Christoffer Gjorwell (1766...
Wood
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