The Klismos Chair is a luxuriourous chair developed by the ancient Greeks. The chair gained popularity by 500 BC as we often see illustrated on Greek pottery, and throughout the art at that time. The Klismos chair became popular again during the French Directoire, English Regency periods and throughout the American Empire styles.
I found these pair of chairs at an auction in Virginia. As soon as I saw them, I knew I had to have them. I bought them for 5 dollars each! What a deal! I painted it so it would look like Walnut Burl. These chairs seem to be so hard to find, even though they reproduced them in the 50's during the regency period. If you do a search at ebay, look under Hollywood regency, as most people do not know the name of this particular chair. Just like anything else in particular it takes a little bit of digging and searching. I have another pair of chairs that I am making into a set of klismos chairs, and for the signature rounded back, I am using a circular pressed wood (which was at one time a barrel they used for shipping) which I am attaching to the back. With upholstery and faux painting, no one will know the difference! Check out my Faux Walnut Burl Painting post, and it will describe how I accomplished this painted look. Let me know what you think. ~Meranda You can Find all the pictures HERE.....
WOW! The nicest set I have seen! Baker Furniture Chairs Hollywood Regency Mid Century $700
Empire Furniture ~ The Beautiful Klismos Chair ~ Featured Painted
The Egyptian Empire Klismos Chair in a Swedish Style
Klismos Chair
Klismos Chair and French Chairs Interior Design by Mario Buatta
Klismos Chair By Councill
SWEDISH NEOCLASSIC KLISMO CHAIRS Seller Belvedere Antiques
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Klismos Chairs Seller Nick Brock Antiques
1940's American Klismos chair Seller B4 20th Century Design
Klismos dining chairs Seller Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler Antiques
Klismos Chairs by Johan Tapp Seller Antiques Du Monde
Klismos Chair Seller Stephen Miller Siegel
Cast Aluminum Klismos Chair by Trimlin Seller Sutana
Neoclassical Swedish chair, c.1800 Veranda
Empire Furniture ~ Table
Veranda Featuring a Swedish room
Pair of Gustavian Style Armchairs Cupboards & Roses
Gustavian Armchair
A modern take on the Klismos Chair
Klismos Chair
Wisteria's Klismos Chair
A Neoclassical Empire Classic Decorating
