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Baker Klismos Chair

Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Pair of regency style arm chairs by Baker furniture, circa 1960s. The British regency period was
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Baker Furniture Klismos Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Klismos Chairs by Baker Furniture Walnut
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Set of Six Klismos chairs
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs. A fantastic combination of
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Chairs, Set of 10
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 10 Each chair
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2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency Klismos style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency Klismos style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Exquisite Set of 10 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's equivalent to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of 14 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's equivalent to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

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
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20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

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
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20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Exquisite Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) Klismos cane dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

All Arm, Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

All Arm, Exquisite Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
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Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

All Arms, Exquisite Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
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Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Cane

All Arms, Exquisite Set of 20 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's equivalent of capturing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Klismos Light Carved Walnut Frame Chaise Lounge Chair Stunning MIINT Frame!
By Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Klismos Light Carved Walnut Frame Chaise Lounge Chair Stunning MIINT Frame! New upholstery job
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's equivalent to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

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Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful and hard to find Baker Klismos chairs are in a class of their own. Vintage and in
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Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Slipper Lounge Klismos Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of vintage chairs by Baker Furniture. Great lines and proportions.
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1990s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency Klismos style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, 20th
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Italian Regency Walnut Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian Provincial or Regency style Klismos dining chairs By Baker
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture Italian Regency Walnut Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian Provincial or Regency style Klismos dining chairs By Baker
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture Klismos Cherry and Cane Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Klismos dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, 1950s Elegant
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four of Regency or Neoclassical style Klismos dining chairs. By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Baker Hollywood Regency Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four Hollywood Regency Klismos dining chairs from Baker. Chairs upholstered in original
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

6 Baker Regency Klismos Style Carved Mahogany & Ebonized Greek Key Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa last quarter 20th century. Inspired by
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Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Exquisite Set of Twelve Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. This design is routinely attributed to the esteemed Michael
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Eight Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. This design is routinely attributed to the esteemed Michael Taylor
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Twelve Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's equivalent to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Eight Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this size is the Collector's equivalent of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Klismos Saber Leg Slipper Lounge Chair Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Klismos Saber leg slipper lounge chair attributed to Michael Taylor for baker. Item
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Vintage 1960s American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Coveted Set of Ten Klismos Dining Chairs in Black Leather by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted and exceptional, set of ten (10) mahogany and leather Klismos dining chairs by Baker
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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Baker Milling Road Klismos Chairs, Set of 10
By Milling Road
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional set of 10 vintage Klismos chairs. Made by the Milling Road group, a division of
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

6 Midcentury Klismos Double Cane Back Dining Chairs in Bird’S-Eye Maple & Mohair
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 6 midcentury Klismos leg dining chairs having bird’s-eye maple frames, double
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mohair, Cane

Vintage Boho Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos Chairs - a Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
Klismos chairs. American-crafted with iconic style, these chairs blend mid-century charm with Bohemian
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Eight Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of eight regency style dining chairs by Baker furniture, circa 1960s. The British regency
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Vintage 1960s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Spoonback Klismos Slipper Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
manufactured by Baker Furniture Company. These chairs are made of solid mahogany and are newly re-upholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Exquisite Set of Ten Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. This design is routinely attributed to the esteemed Michael
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Fourteen Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquer Spoon Back Slipper Klismos Accent Chair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michael Taylor for Baker Black lacquer spoon back slipper Klismos accent chair, circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Exquisite Set of Eight (8) Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. This design is routinely attributed to the esteemed Michael
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Exquisite Set of Eight 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's equivalent to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, Klismos Gold Tufted
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
chairs have the Baker Furniture label. The klismos chair has been evolving for centuries. With the tufted
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Perfectly Patinated Klismos Style Chairs
By Mastercraft, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Klismos style lounge chairs. Chairs have an incredible patina which nicely
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Vintage Set of 8 Baker Attributed Klismos Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Klismos Chairs - Set of 2 Arm Chairs 6 Side Original Vintage Klismos Solid Mahogany Chairs
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Crackled Klismos Chairs after Baker
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 6 crackled Klismos chairs after Baker Palladian, this item is on sale at a clearance price.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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By Benny A. Linden
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Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs. Four side chairs Two arm chairs. Signed: Benny Linden
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Midcentury Contempora Dining Chairs by William Clingman for J. L. Metz Set of 6
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of six midcentury dining chairs from J. L. Metz Furniture’s Contempora line designed by William J. Clingman. They are not marked but well documented and in fabulous vint...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard
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Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Baker Knole style sofa with classic (fixed) drop-arm form, featuring a rectangular back and high arms flanking a loose cushion seat over a tassel skirt. Upholstered in stately r...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

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Brass

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H 31 in W 69 in D 33 in
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This is a gorgeous set of 8 chairs that have fine time-worn appeal and character. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames and gorgeous gold leaf embossed leather seats and wil...
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Baker Klismos Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the baker klismos chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A baker klismos chair — often made from wood, cane and cherry — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a baker klismos chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right baker klismos chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made baker klismos chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company and Michael Taylor are consistently popular.

How Much is a Baker Klismos Chair?

A baker klismos chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $30,900, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $79,500.

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