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Modern Roots

Categories: Local + Travel, Modern Decor + Objects

This one probably best fits under the category "did you know?"

Do you recognize this chair? 1-everywhere-klismos-0707-xlg Design enthusiasts among us may.

It's a replica of one created circa 440 B.C., Classical Period Greece and called the Klismos. This graceful, clean lined, wood side chair was the most influential furniture piece invented by the ancient Greeks and a design that has no doubt influenced countless other designs of modern times.

Check out the beautiful modern renditions of this classical masterpiece by Donghia below.

DonghiaKlismos
Dohghia2Tribeca

2 Comments to "Modern Roots"

  1. “Klismos” is made by a Greek furniture maker called Saridis. They have a number of other ancient Greek furniture recreations:
    http://www.saridis.gr/english/creation1.htm

  2. Awesome those chairs are very adorable..

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