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Klismos  

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  • Ancient Greek chairs that have a deep top rail that curves forward from the backrest topped by a concave stretcher that exceeds the width bounded by the shoulders. The feet are often sable and usually undecorated. Imitated during several classical revivals, especially in the 19th century.

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