Austrian Biedermeier Beechwood and Mahogany Klismos Side Chair, Circa 1830

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An Austrian Biedermeier klismos side chair from around 1830, its curved beechwood frame finished in a warm honey-brown patina with … Read more An Austrian Biedermeier klismos side chair from around 1830, its curved beechwood frame finished in a warm honey-brown patina with a mahogany-veneered back rail rolled softly at the crest.

The U-form back sweeps down from that rolled crest into sabre-cut rear legs mounted on their original brass castors, while the front legs turn to slender spike feet. A reupholstered Italian oil-tanned leather covers the seat, trimmed in a running line of brass round-head tacks.

Pull it up to a desk or set it at the head of a table. The U-back gives just enough support without the bulk of a full armchair.

DIMENSIONS: 21-1/4"W x 20"D x 31-1/4"H
17-1/2" (seat width)
16-1/2" (seat depth)
17-1/2" (seat height) See less