Lars Accent Chair - Swedish Scraped White
By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Swedish Klismos chair features a dramatically curved backrest that extends beyond the seat, creating a striking silhouette that captivates the eye.
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$6,000 / set
19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of 19th century Swedish mahogany Empire klismos chairs. Sweden ca 1820.
Mahogany
$25,889 / set
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
By Erik Öhrmark
Located in Rīga, LV
An elegant pair of 19th Century Gustavian Klismos chairs are very comfortable and have wonderful proportion.
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Art Deco, Set of 6 Klismos Chairs, Birch & Mohair, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Originating from Sweden, these chairs embody the streamlined elegance and refined detailing characteristic of Art Deco design, making them a timeless addition to any dining space or ...
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Birch, Mohair, Elm
Mahogany and leather Klismos chair, early 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
This piece is most likely Scandinavian and made in Sweden. The klismos chair originated in ancient Greece, perfected by the 5th century BCE and is defined by its curved, splayed legs...
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 chair features a gracefully curved backrest and gently sloping saber legs, crafted fro...
Linen, Wood
Pair of Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish Klismos chairs signed ES (Ephriam Stahl.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian Klismos chairs, paint has been completely removed and taken to the natural wood.
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.
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, bentwood back, and upholstered in a French blue and white ticking.
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 bentwood crestrails, tapered front legs, sabre back legs, and new herringbone linen u...
Walnut
Pair of Swedish Klismos Chairs, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Introduce a touch of classical elegance and Swedish craftsmanship to your home with this exquisite Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs.
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 emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and understated elegance in furniture design.
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 Milk Paints "Oyster White" ALL Seating is New and covered n Muslin.
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
Made in Lindome, Sweden. The Klismos design originated in ancient Greece.
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
Created in Sweden during the 20th century, this pair of Klismos chairs finds its inspiration in 5th century Greece.
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 lion feets. Newly upholstered. Attributed to Eugen Höglund. Please contact us for...
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.
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 David Eastman Collection sale otdeo1 lot 534) Some paint loss and some professional...
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 carved Ceasar face on them. The set is made circa 1925. Really comfortable to sit on....
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 carved Ceasar face on them. The set is made circa 1925. Really comfortable to sit on. C...
Birch
Antique Swedish Country Karl Johan Period Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Karl Johan chairs. Early 19th century Swedish, klismos style chairs with X-back stretchers and sabre legs.
Wood
Rare Pair of Large Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Jesteburg, DE
The original model was the Greek antique chair, the so-called Klismos chair, with strong curved back and bent legs, depicted on Greek vases and sculpture reliefs.
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
A very handsome and refined pair of Karl Johan-style Empire Klismos armchairs with saber legs from the Art Deco period in Sweden, circa 1920s.
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian, Klismos Chair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Swedish, 19th century, Gustavian, Klismos chair.
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
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 the chairs and down the legs.
Linen, Wood
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
Originating from Sweden, these chairs embody the streamlined elegance and refined detailing characteristic of Art Deco design, making them a timeless addition to any dining space or ...
Bone, Fabric, Bakelite, Birch, Elm
Pair of Klismos Chairs Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Klismos chairs designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s.
Nutwood, Oak
Swedish Antique Oak Klismos Chair, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish antique oak Klismos chair from the late 19the century.
Fabric, Oak
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