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" Klismos" chair, 19th century

About the Item

"Klismos" chair Stained walnut Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a triple support, Square seat, saber feet. Northern Europe, probably Denmark. mid to late 19th century. A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, the Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a concave back rest. The design was resurrected in the English Regency period. Later in 1961 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed with great success a Klismos chair for Saridis. H:83 cm ( 32.6 inches) W:40cm ( 15.7 inches) D:66 cm ( 26 inches )
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Denmark
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU934948956802