A couple of years ago, I had just accepted a new position at a new company that required me to work from my home. I happily accepted the offer and then promptly began to panic about getting an office together.
I figured I'd look for a good desk chair while I was on vacation, knowing in my head exactly what I wanted. Leather. Good broken in saddle leather. I considered this lovely for a while, but it just wasn't for long periods of sitting.
After desperately scouring Craig, eBay and Etsy, I finally I stumbled in to a nice shoppe in Rehobeth Beach and there she sat. In all his Klismos beauty. That was it. I found it!
Until I read the price tag.
No way, no how would I could I pay $1200 for a chair. Nope. So I poured over it and lamented over it and just sat there and honest to goodness admired it. The shop gal told me it was the last of a dining set of Oly Studio chairs and she'd be willing to give me a deal. After some friendly haggling, I ended up loading this pup up in my car for $400 smackers.
And I really love this thing. God forbid I ever want his brothers... I'd have to sell a kidney to get a whole set.
I wasn't necessarily a fan of Klismos chairs to begin with but since my chair wasn't overly exaggerated, it helped ease a toe into the Klismos water. Now, I'm a huge fan! I like the curvilinear lines, with the swoopy legs and the straight back.
Like so many things, I think the Klismos chair is either one of those items that you like or you don't. I tend to really like them.
We are off to work on our design plans for two little girls' bedrooms. I hope you have a great start to your week!
-Bethany
I really like them too. I love the way they are spare and not fussy but super feminine.
ReplyDeleteArtist and functional--and 'that's what it's all about'!! How in the world did you get the price down to $400? I bow to the master.
ReplyDeleteGreat design! Would love to have space for them in the BLH and the funds to do it.
ReplyDeleteOH MY HUSBAND HAS A CHAIR JUST LIKE THIS IN HIS OFFICE! Glorious design my dear!
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Many thanks for your enthusiasm and kindness. Off now to make my prints to ship! Anita
I am a new convert. They have fabulous lines, don't they? By the way, Bethany, I read your resolutions post a while back and didn't comment at the time because I was on my iphone and didn't take the time to go through it , but your post was so honest and heart-felt. Thanks sharing those thoughts with us - I wish you the best in the what lies ahead!
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I have never heard of them. I do like them. The leather looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKlismos chairs are so pretty and classic. They have the most beautiful lines.
ReplyDeleteI really like the one you got....very pretty and 6 of them around a table would look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBethany I love the Klismos Chair. As far as for the office, as long as it is comfortable, I might need a plusher seat!
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xoxo
Karena
2013 Artists Series
I love the clean lines and versatility. - Brandy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant! perfect for an office. I loved seeing all the different versions here. I'm more knowledgeable now. Thanks
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this so feed my chair addiction.
renee xox
I'm a fan for sure!! Thanks for the great pics!
ReplyDeleteI think they're gorgeous -- such great lines!
ReplyDeleteIt is a really gorgeous chair!
ReplyDeleteI have learned so much from your blog!
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