Chairs in the Greek Klismos style

The Klismos chair is a distinctive style of chair that was popular in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. The Klismos chair typically features a curved backrest that wraps around the sides of the chair, and a similarly curved seat. The legs of the chair are splayed outwards, and they often feature a subtle taper towards the floor. The back legs of the chair are typically longer than the front legs, giving the chair a slight backwards tilt.

One of the most distinctive features of a Klismos armchair is its sweeping armrests, which curve gently outwards from the back of the chair and then turn sharply downward towards the front. The armrests are often carved with decorative motifs such as floral designs or animal figures.

The Klismos chair has been a source of inspiration for furniture designers throughout history, and it continues to be an important influence on contemporary more...

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A Chippendale Junior-style 'Klismos' chair, of simulated…

Greek Revival Klismos Chair with Painted Decoration

A Chippendale Junior-style 'Klismos' chair, of simulated rosewood with painted Greek Revival decoration and upholstered seat height: 84 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, in 1997

Pair of Regency style Klismos armchairs, each with a curved…

Regency Klismos Armchairs with Suede Upholstery

Pair of Regency style Klismos armchairs, each with a curved tablet back centred by a flowerhead flanked by anthemion, with taupe suede upholstered seat, on sabre legs (2), height 85 cm, width 57 cm, depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook,…

Pair of monumental Regency style Klismos chairs, each with a…

Regency Klismos Chairs with Blue Brocade Upholstery

Pair of monumental Regency style Klismos chairs, each with a curved tablet back centred by a flowerhead flanked by anthemion, with blue brocade upholstered seat, on sabre legs (2), height 105 cm, width 70 cm, depth 54 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn…

Good set of seven Regency sabre leg mahogany dining chairs in…

Regency Sabre Leg Mahogany Dining Chairs (Set of 7)

Good set of seven Regency sabre leg mahogany dining chairs in the classical Klismos style circa 1820, one shown

A pair of vintage ebonised barrel back Klismos chairs, the pair…

Vintage Ebonised Klismos Chairs with Cherry Red Velvet Seats

A pair of vintage ebonised barrel back Klismos chairs, the pair with ebonised frames and dull gilt borders, having solid backs and seat pads in cherry red velvet, and raised on sabre legs, height 84 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm

A pair of Chippendale Jnr style Klismos chairs 82 cm high, 56…

Chippendale Jr. Klismos Chairs from Harewood House

A pair of Chippendale Jnr style Klismos chairs 82 cm high, 56 cm deep, 55 cm wide. Provenance: The original models made for Harewood house, c. 1805, Age of Satinwood, Percy Macquoid Earl of Harewood.

Grecian arm chair This modified Regency Greek revival style…

Grecian Leather Armchair - Rare Colonial Variant

Grecian arm chair This modified Regency Greek revival style kauri armchair May have been intended as a 'Carver' for the head of the table. Correctly upholstered in black leather it was more likely to have been a fireside chair for 'The man of the house'.…