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How about a little design history lesson for the letter “k”?  The Klismos chair is an ancient Greek design that began around the middle of the 5th century.  Oddly enough, the translation of Klismos means “armchair” but the design of the chair has no arms.  The most evident feature of the Klismos chair is the concave back area where a person’s shoulders would hit.  While the design of this chair has been changed over the years, it originally had saber type legs that splayed outward along with the curved backrest.

This ancient design has been remodeled and redesigned to fit into today’s modern lifestyle.  You can find this iconic chair in materials like wood, metal and acrylic with seat cushions in basically any fabric imaginable.  For a contemporary look you may want to consider the collection from West Elm.  This modern design offers the comfortable curved back but features straight legs and a solid wood seat.  A more classic version can be found at Bernhardt Furniture.  Their design features a rich wood finish and a fully upolstered seat.

It is always interesting to learn a little bit about where a furniture design originated; what inspired a fabric pattern or how certain color combinations became popular.

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