English Regency Caned and Ebonized Mahogany Klismos Chair, Althorp, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this exceptionally fine and doubly rare circa 1815 English regency period chair of petite modified klismos form, the solid mahogany frame havi...
Brass
$2,607 / item
Klismos Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back rest.
Leather, Wood
$3,788
Klismos Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back rest.
Mahogany
$18,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture.
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture.
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency style oak Klismos chairs from the 19th century, with carved scrolling decor, geometric inlay and old fabric.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Klismos Chair, Italy 1970s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back rest.
Walnut
Set of Four Regency Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice set of four English Regency period Mahogany klismos-back side chairs with greek-key inlay.
Ebony
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H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Pair of English Regency Ebonised Caned Klismos Side Chairs with Original Squabs
By John Gee
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of Regency ebonised reeded sabre leg caned chairs, retaining their original squab cushions. Very much in the manner of John Gee In typical country house condition, the...
Cane, Mahogany
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H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Set of 8 Antique English Regency Period Mahogany Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1820s. Features a mahogany frame with rope twisted back and stately acanthus leaf floral striped seat. Front legs are turned tapered and...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of Ten Late English Regency/George IV Klismos Style of Gillows Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful set of ten late regency or George IV carved oak dining chairs of a modified Klismos form that are in the style of Gillows. These chairs were purchased from a Beve...
Brass
Set of Six Period Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Set of six English Regency mahogany dining chairs of klismos form in the manner of Thomas Hope, the backs with ebony inlaid palmettes and scrolls having mother of pearl bosses, the b...
Mahogany, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of English Regency Style Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of English klismos chairs made in the Regency taste.
Brass
Sold
H 34.06 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Side Chairs – Pair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant pair of antique English mahogany dining side chairs dating from the Regency period, early 19th century.
Mahogany
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H 34 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Set of Eight English Regency Klismos Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These English Regency dining chairs in the Klismos style feature carved, gadrooned and curved back rails and splats.
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six English Regency Style Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six late 19th century Klismos dining chairs crafted in the English Regency taste.
Velvet, Hardwood
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H 35 in W 17.5 in D 18 in
Pair of English Regency Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Klismos Armchairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of stately English Regency style mahogany and parcel gilt klismos armchairs with fully padded upholstered back and seat, 20th century.
Wood
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H 35 in W 19 in D 17.25 in
English Regency Inlaid Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Six, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Rare and remarkable set of six, circa 1805, neoclassical English Regency dining chairs having mahogany frame of klismos form, the crest rail divided in three sections with 'Greek key...
Brass
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of black and white painted English Regency klismos chairs, circa late 19th century.
Wood
FOURTEEN English Regency Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of fourteen English Regency period ebony inlaid dining chairs of Greek klismos form. 2 armchairs and 12 side chairs, of light honey-colored mahogany.
Ebony, Mahogany
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H 32.5 in W 21 in D 22.75 in
Set of Ten Regency Mahogany Klismos Form Dining Chairs, English, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Set of ten Regency solid mahogany klismos form dining chairs, comprising two original armchairs and eight original side chairs.
Ebony, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Period Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of well proportioned English Regency period klismos-form mahogany chairs, circa 1810-1820.
Mahogany, Upholstery
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H 32 in W 29 in D 23 in
19th Century English Regency Caned Klismos Library Armchair with Leather Cushion
By William Wilkinson
Located in Richmond, London
This design of this armchair derives from the antique Grecian Klismos chair, having distinctively curved front and back legs, favoured by Thomas Hope, possibly the most extravagant R...
Brass
Two pairs of English Regency period hall chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Two pairs of English Regency period klismos-form hall chairs in mahogany, c. 1815-20.
Mahogany
Set of 4 Mahogany 'Klismos' Chairs
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 English Regency Mahogany ‘Klismos’ Chairs with Classical Greek Ionic splat backs and Sabre Legs, both front and back - with Buttoned Leather Seats in the manner of Thomas Ho...
Brass
Johnathan Sainsbury Set of 8 Egyptian Style Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos chair has four curving splayed legs and curved back rail with a narrow concave back rest.
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Caned Klismos Desk Chair
Located in Richmond, London
An early 19th century Regency period black painted and brass-mounted desk armchair of Greek Revival Klismos form, in the taste of Thomas Hope.
Cane, Wood
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H 33.75 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of Six English Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs in Yellow Moire Silk
Located in Richmond, London
A very elegant and unusual set of six Regency period dining chairs in mahogany, English, circa 1815 This design derives from the antique Grecian Klismos chairs, having distinctivel...
Silk, Mahogany
Set of Four Regency Painted Klismos Dining Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in Richmond, London
An elegant set of four English early 19th century Regency period Klismos chairs, brass-mounted and faux-bois painted to simulate calamander, with squab cushions, circa 1820.
Brass
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H 33 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Fine Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Klismos Desk Armchair, c. 1810
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Richmond, London
Fine early 19th century Regency desk armchair of Grecian Klismos form in mahogany, after Thomas Sheraton's design.
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Set of Four English Early 19th Century Mahogany Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant set of four Regency period side chairs in mahogany, English, circa 1815.
Mahogany
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