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1960s Klismos Stools in the Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis of Athens
$5,600List Priceper set
About the Item
- Similar to:Saridis (Manufacturer)T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Width: 33.75 in (85.73 cm)Length: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:A few pieces of cording have broken and were tied off underneath but they will still support someone sitting on them and with the cushions in place this can not be seen.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU878510569583

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This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963.
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