$2,200 / set
H 34.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,500
H 32.88 in W 28.55 in D 19.3 in
Klismos-Inspired Oak Chair with Upholstered Seat, Denmark ca 1900
Located in Utrecht, NL
While the Klismos chair model originated in ancient Greece, the style made its way throughout the
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Lauris Klismos Dining Chair
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
Experience the elegance of Swedish design with our upholstered curved back Klismos chair, blending
Wood
$5,895 / set
H 30.5 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Upholstered English Klismos Dining Chairs with Black Frames - Set 12
Located in Troy, MI
black satin finish and have a klismos shaped style with cantered legs. Currently upholstered seats and
Upholstery, Hardwood
Lucite Klismos Chair in Malachite Print Fabric
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lucite Klismos chair upholstered in malachite print fabric in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. It
Lucite
Upholstered Lacquered Klismos Chair in the Style of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
The upholstered seat supported by tapering slightly curved black lacquered legs, with a curved
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Three One Four Studio, "Hope" Chair, Klismos, Lacquered, Bronze, Upholstered
Located in Hinckley, GB
The Hope chair is inspired by the original Klismos chair first produced in ancient Greece
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Three One Four Studio, "Hope" Chair, Klismos, Carbon Fibre, Bronze, Upholstered
Located in Hinckley, GB
The Hope chair is inspired by the original Klismos chair first produced in ancient Greece
Bronze
Pair of ebonized wood and upholstered Klismos chairs by Robsjohn
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized wood and upholstered Klismos chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings. View our
Wood, Upholstery
Glamorous Upholstered Klismos Style Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous painted Klismos chair in new champagne upholstery. Designer fabric has a subtle sheen
Klismos Style Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair klismos style side chairs. With a curved padded open back and seat upholstered in
Wood
Glam Pair of Newly Upholstered Vintage Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking vintage pair of walnut klismos style chairs having elongated backs with curved tops
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Hollywood Regency Upholstered Klismos Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency, slipper chairs in a Grecian Klismos motif are newly
Chenille, Wood
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
Set of Twelve Klismos Style Upholstered Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage set of twelve klismos style dining chairs in white lacquer with pink upholstery to seats
Lacquer
Sold
H 41 in W 19 in D 25 in
MCM Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem Furniture Newly Upholstered
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Klismos Style High Back Sabre Legged Walnut Dining Chairs for Bethlehem
Metal
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th century oak Klismos chair is re-upholstered in a beautiful 1930s Chinese Fashion
Silk, Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century Yellow Klismos Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Klismos style chair upholstered in a yellow chenille fabric accented with white welting. The
Fabric
Pair of Neoclassical Style Polished Chrome Klismos Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
style polished chrome klismos chairs with upholstered dark gray linen seat. Sexy, beautiful curves and
Chrome
Set of Four Chrome Neoclassical Style Klismos Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
polished chrome klismos chairs with upholstered dark gray linen seat. Sexy, beautiful curves and heavy
Chrome
Fine Bargello Klismos Chairs, Black Painted & Parcel Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional black patinated & parcel gilt Klismos chairs upholstered in exquisite Bargello
Sold
H 33.75 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Paisley Upholstered Bronze Handled French Klismos Style Dining Side Cha
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous set of four French made paisley and tassel fringe upholstered Klismos style
Walnut
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Polished Chrome Klismos Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
polished chrome klismos chairs with upholstered dark gray linen seat. Sexy, beautiful curves and heavy
Chrome
Stunning Polished Brass Klismos Chair by DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in St. Louis, MO
Polished brass Klismos chair with upholstered seat. Label.
Set of Four Empire Style Cherry Wood Klismos Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and beautifully carved set of 20th Century Empire Style cherrywood Klismos chair newly
Cherry
Contemporary Floral Klismos Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Contemporary Floral Print Upholstered Klismos Leg Dining Chairs Set includes 4 side and 2 armchairs all
Wood, Cotton, Satin
Sold
H 28 in W 27 in D 20 in
Hollywood Regency Klismos Style Upholstered Barrel Back Wood Blue Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Hollywood Regency Klismos Style Upholstered Barrel Back Wood Blue Velvet Chair. The
Fabric, Wood
Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of French Art Nouveau mahogany and mother of pearl Klismos chairs, upholstered in new
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Set of 4 Upholstered Klismos Style Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great set of 4 chairs in the Klismos style.... perfect for a game set or dining chairs.... newly
Upholstery
Set of Eight French Klismos Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stylish set of eight French Klismos mahogany dining chairs with fully padded upholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Klismos Armchairs by Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six elegant and Classic Michael Taylor Klismos dining chairs upholstered in striped silk fabric.
20th Century Beautiful Hand Carved Oak Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 20th century set of four hand carved oak Klismo style chairs upholstered in stamped black
Pair of Klismos Style Upholstered Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
pair of upholstered Klismos style chairs. Upholstery in muslin is completely new.
Klismos Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
define this Klismos chair. Newly Upholstered in jet-black pony hair and accented with silver nailheads
Wood
Dorothy Draper Klismos Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rare original Dorothy Draper designed scroll back klismos chair. Upholstered in original leather
Brass
Pair of Klismo style side chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of upholstered Klismo style side chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage Klismos Chair with Zebra Upholstery
Located in Hudson, NY
Wild and Fun! our vintage Klismos chair, newly upholstered in zebra hide, captivates, all audiences
Mahogany, Zebra Hide
Pair of Klismos Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of upholstered Klismos slipper chairs in vintage fabric with a slight winged back
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of 1960s Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Geneva, IL
GOOD LOOKING UPHOLSTERED 1960S CHAIRS. KLISMOS STYLING. PRICED AS A PAIR
Klismos Style Slipper Chair in The Manner of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Newly upholstered klismos style slipper chair in stripped velvet. Very comfortable.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Studio Designed Brass Klismos Occasional Chairs, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A pair of Studio designed velvet upholstered brass framed Klismos occasional chairs, circa 1980
Sold
H 28 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Italian Modern Klismos Form Bronze and Leather Upholstered Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
The klismos form back with spheres and blocks atop the rear arms/legs and splayed front legs, all
Bronze
$10,500 / set
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 17.52 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 412” Chairs for Cassina, China Red Leather, 1978, Set of 6
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 412" dining chairs for Cassina, China Red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rel...
Leather
Italian Bamboo and Rattan Daybed, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This daybed has a calm and well-balanced presence, defined by its generous proportions and low, horizontal profile. The backrest and armrests are set at the same height, creating an ...
Bamboo, Rattan
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,362 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$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
$917 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): "H x "W ...
Brass
$4,126Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 13 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
pair of GIO PONTI oak hanging nightstand tables, side tables Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
pair of hanging oak wood nightstands or bed side tables by Gio Ponti wall mounted two shelves side tables finishing of the owl's beak top part of a pair of original headboards whe...
Oak
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gino Sarfatti, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
New York City, NY
By Don Donaghy
Located in Denton, TX
Signed, titled, and dated in ink on print margin. American street photographer Don Donaghy (1936 - 2008 b. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was a fourth-generation native of Philadelp,h...
Silver Gelatin
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...
Burl
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.
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