Saridis Footstools

A walnut and purple velvet bench or stool designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Reu...

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bench

Timeless elegant design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in original finish. Believed to be original upholstery but could have been redone in its lifetime. Some stains to the upholstery cou...

A stunning lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb in the mid 1950s in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This uncommon chair features a beautifully sculpted f...

Exceptional pair of early Klismos chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, crafted in dark-stained walnut and retaining their original character and authenticity throu...

A pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs Executed in Walnut and Leather by Saridis A beautiful re-interpretation of an ancient form Original Finish One chair with impressed number ...

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 of Athens in 1961, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps / thongs which are tight around the walnut frame. The design beholds Robsjohn-Gibbings’ philosophy of furniture design that is independent of time. Manufacturer's metal label DESIGNED BY T.H.ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS / Manufactured by saridis of athens. Serial # 9544 &. Please note that the item has been lightly restored by restoration atelier. Some signs of age and use are still visible. This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963. We love what Pilar Viladas said about this iconic design in the New York Times in 2010: "T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is. Based on ancient Greek models, which had been widely copied in the 18th and 19th century, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s version made the klismos shape famous again in the 20th century. Obsessed with its elegant lines, he designed versions of the chair throughout his career, but the most recent examples have been made by Saridis in Athens since the early 1960s, when the designer met the company’s owners and settled in the Greek capital. Its simple but opulent curves hint at sleek penthouses with butlers who serve cocktails on the terrace at sunset. (Indeed, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Saridis...

A walnut and beige fabric sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Dimensions: 34.5” H x 83.5” W x 33.25...

This mid-century Hollywood Regency armchair was designed by English born designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The chair features an eleg...

An iconic Model WWZ lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1955. This elegant mid-century armchair showcases T...

A sophisticated and sculptural chaise lounge designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, circa 1960s. This exquisite piece reflects the designer’s deep appreciation for...

Classically elegant and beautifully proportioned T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced by Saridis of Athens. TWO available in...