the Klismos chair
The Klismos Chair
By Anne. T
“Goddesses like the Klismos.” – Homer
Consider the elegance and grace of the Klismos chair; even the poet had it to complement the gracefulness of the goddesses. The Grecian poet, Homer’s words had revealed a little about Grecian obsession in perfectionism, for certain.
The Klismos chair designated as one of the iconic chair lasted from the ancient epoch. The word of Greek origin, pronounced kliz-mos, meaning an easy chair. Long before the classical period (480-400 B.C.E) came to realize that the S-curve was the ideal posture to showcase the most natural, relaxed muscular position. The ancient Greek was by then, prominent from its innovation, who as the creator had featured the s-curve into their personal furnishing.
Perfected by the fifth century B.C, and popular throughout the fourth, the Klismos chair final form echoed the Grecian crafter’s initial design intention. It is important to know the primary user, who was the Klismos for at the time? Of course there were trails to track and follow, because Greek had the rich history remained on these vase sculptures, bas-reliefs, and paintings. And interestingly enough, primarily women were the ones who sat in this chair. The ladies would be portrayed in the scene, nursing babies in her arms, spinning threads or getting their hair braided.
The design aesthetic and function came down in one intention, it was to prompt the sitter into a sense of secure, serene and comfort. “Form follows function” as quoted, the way it was shape was not only for a ‘good-look’, there was careful thought, or caring, behind the craftsmanship. In little details, notice the broad top rail was designed low enough where the sitter can rest her arm naturally. The compound curve backrest cradled the sitter in comfort, and it was amazing how it subtly supported the back. The deep seat was another continuation insight for the legs comforts. And finally, the feature gentle sweeping legs, which
By Anne. T
“Goddesses like the Klismos.” – Homer
Consider the elegance and grace of the Klismos chair; even the poet had it to complement the gracefulness of the goddesses. The Grecian poet, Homer’s words had revealed a little about Grecian obsession in perfectionism, for certain.
The Klismos chair designated as one of the iconic chair lasted from the ancient epoch. The word of Greek origin, pronounced kliz-mos, meaning an easy chair. Long before the classical period (480-400 B.C.E) came to realize that the S-curve was the ideal posture to showcase the most natural, relaxed muscular position. The ancient Greek was by then, prominent from its innovation, who as the creator had featured the s-curve into their personal furnishing.
Perfected by the fifth century B.C, and popular throughout the fourth, the Klismos chair final form echoed the Grecian crafter’s initial design intention. It is important to know the primary user, who was the Klismos for at the time? Of course there were trails to track and follow, because Greek had the rich history remained on these vase sculptures, bas-reliefs, and paintings. And interestingly enough, primarily women were the ones who sat in this chair. The ladies would be portrayed in the scene, nursing babies in her arms, spinning threads or getting their hair braided.
The design aesthetic and function came down in one intention, it was to prompt the sitter into a sense of secure, serene and comfort. “Form follows function” as quoted, the way it was shape was not only for a ‘good-look’, there was careful thought, or caring, behind the craftsmanship. In little details, notice the broad top rail was designed low enough where the sitter can rest her arm naturally. The compound curve backrest cradled the sitter in comfort, and it was amazing how it subtly supported the back. The deep seat was another continuation insight for the legs comforts. And finally, the feature gentle sweeping legs, which