1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6
By James Mont
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
A prominent feature is their saber back legs, a unique furniture leg style that gracefully curves outward, drawing inspiration from the ancient Greek klismos chair design. The legs n...
Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer
$16,800 / set
Modern Pair of Stylized Klismos Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of clean-lined sculptural lounge chairs, circa 1950s. Expertly crafted, a fresh take on a classic slipper chair featuring low-slug Klismos form that envelops and hugs...
Upholstery, Wood
$30,000 / set
Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
The lyre became a popular motif during the Neo-Classical period, and is frequently encountered as the back splat of klismos chairs, in no example more familiar than in a group of Dun...
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Modern Stainless Steel Silhouette Klismos Style Chairs- Pairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Modern Sculptural Stainless Steel Silhouette Klismos Style High Chairs - Pair This set of modern vintage Italian shares have a high back sculptural design.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A vase-painting of a satyr carrying a klismos chair on his shoulder shows how light such chairs were.
Leather, Beech
Hollywood Regency Era Neo-Classical Klismos Style Chairs Velvet Upholstery -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This pair of chairs is all style and substance! The chairs date to the 1960s and have neo-classical styling with Klismos form backs.
Brass
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, red velvet upholstery.
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Leather Seats Saber Legs Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, natural wood shiny finishing and leather seats with buttons.
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Dining Chairs, Customizable
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery.
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Dining Chairs, Customizable
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons).
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Slipper Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These very sophisticated pair of low profile chairs are a perfect blend of Hollywood Glam and Mid-Century Modern design.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Klismos-Style Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Two chairs and two armchairs. Original cognac-coloured leather seats with fine gold embossed frieze. Dimensions provided below are for the armchairs. The chairs measure (in centim...
Leather, Wood
Antique English Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Side Chairs – Pair
Located in Suffolk, GB
The chairs are designed in the desirable Klismos form, with beautifully curved sabre legs and a shaped back rail decorated with fine ebony line inlay and distinctive Greek key corner...
Mahogany
Black Woven Leather Seat Walnut Saber Legs Klismos Dining Chairs Customizable
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black woven leather seats.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, white shabby look.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Eco Cow Fur Upholstery
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, white shabby look and eco fur seats.
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable dining chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Look Chairs Customizable Colors and Upholstery
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable Dining Chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 12
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable dining chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable Dining Chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable dining chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Upholstery Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable Dining Chairs with saber legs, White Shabby Look.
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Customizable Red Velvet Seats Dining Chairs
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons).
Walnut
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Designers frequently borrowed from across cultures to create this fabulous new genre, as in the Greek Klismos inspired saber legs of these chairs paired with the elegantly upswept Th...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Anglo-Indian Klismos Style Metal Clad Chairs W/ Lions & Velvet Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Anglo-Indian Klismos style ceremonial arm chairs. They are somewhat more unusual than most because they have lion appointments on each chair.
Metal
Pair BERNARD ROHNE for MASTERCRAFT Gondola Klismos Legged Burled Chairs 6 Avail
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hudson, NY
The gondola style chairs with a sort of Klismos style leg could be used as end chairs on a dining table yet also work well as stand alone chairs- possibly flanking a console of sideb...
Brass
$4,500 / set
Vintage Klismos Style Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Paul Frankl, Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage set of six Klismos style dining chairs. Set includes one armchair and five side chairs.
Wood
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons).
Walnut
$7,100 / set
Klismos Style Walnut Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Klismos Style Solid Walnut Dining Chairs. The chairs have cushioned seats, original fabric with a decorative carved pattern to the top sides of the chairs.
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable set of 12
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons).
Walnut
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Red Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, wine red velvet upholstery capitonnè ( with buttons).
Walnut
Vintage Regency Neoclassical Style Klismos Style Walnut Chairs - 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Regency Neoclassical Style Klismos Style Walnut Chairs - Set of 4 Elegant vintage armchair crafted in the Regency Neoclassical tradition, featuring a sculptural klismos-styl...
Walnut
Six Mahogany Klismos Dining Chair with COM Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
New production. 6 chairs in this offer. Additional can be made to order. Designed and handmade in NYC. Fabric in image is not included and they can upholstered at no charge in COM (C...
Wood
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 12
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Klismos Wood Saber Legs Customizable White Leather Seats Dining Chairs Set of 2
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, white ivory color leather - capitonnè ( with buttons) - upholstery.
Walnut
Pair of Baker Athena Klismos Lounge Chairs Designed by Thomas Pheasant
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These Klismos style lounge chairs have been reupholstered with new foam in a nice Sawyer Italian Vagatex Fabric blend.
Fabric, Wood
Set Of Four Custom Dining Chairs in Klismos Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four custom upholstered dining chairs with slightly curved and tapered backrest that are reminiscent of the iconic Klismos style.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Regency Style Klismos Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Set of Four Regency Style Klismos Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 1950s. This set of four dining chairs is built from solid mahogany with a warm honeyed finish.
Fabric, Mahogany
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Eco Cow Fur Seats Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos customizable dining chairs with saber legs, white shabby look and eco fur seats.
Walnut
Klismos Saber Legs White Shabby Chairs Customizable Eco Cow Fur Seats Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos Customizable dining chairs with saber legs, white Shabby look and Eco Fur seats.
Walnut
Set of 10 Constantini Pietro Klismos Style “Salsa” Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of 10 Klismos style chairs by the high quality Italian firm of Constantini Pietro.
Upholstery, Wood
Niedermaier, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Klismos Dining Chairs, USA, 21st C.
By Niedermaier
Located in Stamford, CT
Niedermaier, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Klismos Dining Chairs, USA, 21st C. Set of four ebonized wood and leather Klismos style dining chairs produced by Niedermaier in the early part ...
Leather, Lacquer
Neo-Classic Klismos Dining Chairs, Black Wood, USA, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
6 Contemporary Neo-Classic Klismos design wooden dining chairs with a high-gloss black painted finish and beige fabric upholstered seats (PRICED EACH) (Matching table: 061107)
Fabric
Vintage Horn Klismos Tessellated Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Maitland Smith
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Vintage Horn Kilsmos Tessellated Dining Chairs. Featuring a curved design, heavy black tessellated frames, salmon accents, new salmon upholstered sea...
Stone
Set of Four Michael Taylor Bronzed Metal Klismos Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four bronzed metal klismos patio and garden dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor model # MTD-1006 garden chair.
Aluminum
Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 8 exquisite Gustavian Klismos dining chairs by Niermann Weeks. Inspired by Grecian 18th century design, this Swedish style version is generously sized and features an aged tex...
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint, Upholstery
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.
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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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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