Klismos Lounge
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
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Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antonio Citterio " Klismos " lounge leather chair . Compagnia delle Filippine
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing design by the well known Italian Artis/designer Antonio Citterio . This is part of the Series Compagnia Delle Filippine . This chair is out of production , and it ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
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Leather
H 24 in W 27 in D 26 in
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
Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Klismos chair is renowned for its historical importance, sleek lines and eye-catching
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Slipper Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern design. Featuring ebonized walnut klismos form frames with upholstered splat backs and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered and Painted Klismos Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
An early 19th century Klismos chair from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Walnut 'Klismos' Chairs by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Walnut 'Klismos' Chairs by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
Worn upholstery. General
Category
Vintage 1950s American Classical Greek Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cane Back Klismos Loungers in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Breathtaking Restored Pair of Custom Klismos Loungers in Walnut, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Jaw-Dropping Pair of Cane Klismos Loungers in Black Lacquer, 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 36 in
Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge 3 Available
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare, late 20th Century Neoclassical Greco Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge, crafted from cast aluminum
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Five Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounges
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of five klismos chaise lounges crafted from cast aluminum by Restoration Hardware. Made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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Pair of Milo Baughman Klismos Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bronx, NY
Very chic pair of Milo Baughman Klismos lounge chairs. Pair or set of four available.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Robsjohn Gibbings Klismos Chaise Longue
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Original Robsjohn Gibbings Klismos Chaise Longue in cerused oak with brown leather webbing
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Klismos Chairs in Original Paint Signed PT
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A pair of very rare Swedish late Gustavian Klismos chairs or Sulla chairs in original paint. Signed
Category
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
The Lord Leighton Klismos Dining Chair
By Tim Gosling
Located in London, GB
The most iconic and oldest chair shape in history, Gosling’s interpretation of the Klismos allows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Revival Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Billy Haines Style Klismos Lounge Chairs, United States, c.1955
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Billy Haines Style Klismos Lounge Chairs, United States, c.1955. This pair has has been
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of Michael Taylor Aluminum Klismos Lounge Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Michael Taylor cast aluminum 'Klismos' lounge chairs. These sculptural examples have inset
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge C...
Set of Four Elegant Leather Donghia Klismos Lounge Chairs
By Donghia
Located in Phoenix, AZ
4 Donghia Klisoms lounge chairs. These sculptural examples have dark chocolate brown lacquered
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Wiliam "Billy" Haines Large Scale Tufted Klismos Lounge Slipper Regency Chairs
By William Billy Haines
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of comfortable larger scale tufted lounge chairs by designer William "Billy" Haines
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28 in W 34.5 in L 28 in
Klismos Lounge Chair with Nickel Nailhead Detail by Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Sleek ebonized wood framed lounge chair with new pewter silk upholstery and nickel nailhead detail
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery
Pair of walnut lounge chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Walnut klismos lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Striking Klismos slipper chair in the style of W. Haines
Located in Danville, CA
Klismos Lounge chair with yellow linen button tufted upholstery and white lacquered frame. Freshly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Ebonized Klismos Chair with Larsen Fabric
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant black lacquered walnut klismos lounge chair circa early 1950's. Features sculpted front and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Elegant Chaise Longue in Klismos Style
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely elegant and stylish Chaise Lounge with classic Klismos design and details. Great
Category
Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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.
Category
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant "Klismos" Chaise Lounge by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Beautiful and Classical Form from the ancient Greek design which constantly influenced Gibbings' work, this Chaise is elegantly proportionate. A Beautiful Solid Walnut frame suppo...
Category
20th Century Greek Chaise Longues
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Saber Leg Slipper Lounge Chair Attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Klismos Saber leg slipper lounge chair attributed to Michael Taylor for baker. Item
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 25 in D 26 in
Mid Century Yellow Klismos Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Klismos style chair upholstered in a yellow chenille fabric accented with white welting. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Unusual Klismos Gilt-Iron Chaise
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Gilt-Iron Chaise
Category
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Pair of Lacquered Klismos Chaises by Bert England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional lacquered klismos chaises that are newly upholstered. Custom made by Bert
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery
Pair of Cerused Oak Klismos Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Cerused Oak 'Klismos' chairs by Michael Taylor. These stunning examples are done in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Breathtaking Restored Pair of Custom Klismos Loungers in Black Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Klismos Back Lounge Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Newly refinished and upholstered pair of Klismos back low lounge chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Super Stylish Mid-Century Modern Pair of Klismos Club Lounge Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two klismos style club chairs having ebonized mahogany legs and new linen upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Klismos Lounge Chair after T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylish Original Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Lounge Chair with Great Klismos Form in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 41.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, Klismos Gold Tufted
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, black finish on wood, fabric. Both
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 29.75 in W 30.75 in D 33 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos ‘Klini’ Chaise Lounge Model nr. 11
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, ‘Klini’ chaise lounge model nr. 11, Greek walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35 in W 25.75 in D 54 in
Pair John Lyle Klismos Chairs
By John Lyle
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, design, craftsmanship and style.. Pair of John Lyle Klismos chairs, steel
Category
Late 20th Century American Greek Revival Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Pair of English Regency Style Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of English klismos chairs made in the Regency taste. Featuring an ebonized barrel
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Pair of Custom Klismos Loungers in Black Walnut, 2 Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous restored pair of custom made lounge chairs, circa 1990. Beautiful wide, low-slug Klismos
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Spoonback Klismos Slipper Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Elegant and graceful pair of neoclassical slipper lounge chairs designed by Michael Taylor and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Lounge Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Gibbings created this highly stilized klismos lounge chair for the Widdicomb company.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Grecian-Inspired Grosfeld House Klismos Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fantastic Grosfeld House klismos lounge chair inspired by a classic Greek design.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Spindle Back Mid-Century Modern Klismos Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Mid-Century spindle back lounge chair. This unusual design is comprised of a barrel back
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Klismos Sculptural Lounge Chair Pair In the Style of Robsjohn GIbbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific pair of Sculptural Mid Century Klismos Lounge Chairs in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Klismos Pair of Mid Century Sculptural Wood Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific pair of Mid Century Sculptural Wood Klismos Lounge Chairs in the manner of Tommi Parzinger
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Maurice Bailey Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Klismos Lounge Chair with Walnut Back and Legs. Brass Support.
Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Klismos Chaise Longue in Polished Aluminum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking chaise longue inspired by Robsjohn Gibbings. Executed in aluminum and mirror polished.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Klismos Slipper Lounge Chair in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional sculptural klismos slipper lounge chair in the style of James Mont or Monteverdi Young
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Modernage klismo slipper chairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant pair of klismo chairs by modernage, ebonized mahogany legs, new upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
William "Billy" Haines Brass Klismos Slipper Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific Sculptural Brass Lounge Chair designed by William Billy Haines. Comprised of a solid brass
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
William "Billy" Haines Klismos Slipper Chair Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of solid brass lounge chairs by William (Billy) Haines. These rare and beautiful low profile
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
A Fruitwood "Klismos" Chaise by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Fruitwood "Klismos" Chaise by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Saridis. GREECE, 1961. This is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Chaise longue "Meridienne".
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Biedermeier Mahogany Chaise Longue with Klismo style legs.
Original French Polish and New
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chaise Longues
Klismos Cube Lounge Chairs
By William Billy Haines, James Mont
Located in Fulton, CA
klismos design. Modern cube form chairs with Asian and Greek influence implicative of James Mont or Billy
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Klismos Pair Of Mid Century Sculptural Wood Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific pair of Mid Century Sculptural Wood Klismos Lounge Chairs in the manner of Tommi Parzinger
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Klismos Chaise Longue, in the Manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos chaise longue, in the Manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, of walnut and woven leather, an
Category
20th Century Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Green Umber Wing Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of dark green lounge chairs with Klismos legs and studs all around.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Klismos Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the klismos lounge you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A klismos lounge — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer klismos lounge, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A klismos lounge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made klismos lounge over the years, but those crafted by Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company and Donghia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Klismos Lounge?
The average selling price for a klismos lounge at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $33,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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.
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