The Cathedra chair is described as which type of chair?

• A. A heavier throne
• B. A bench
• C. A circular stool
• D. A lighter chair based on the Greek Klismos

Answer: (D)

Think about how designers pull a proven ancient form into later furniture to achieve a lighter, more graceful look. The Cathedra chair is described as a lighter chair based on the Greek Klismos. The Klismos is celebrated for its airy, elegant proportions: a curved back, a rectangular seat, and slender legs that flare outward, giving a sense of balance and ease. Translating that idea into later pieces, the Cathedra keeps that light, refined silhouette rather than the heaviness of a throne, the utilitarian straightness of a bench, or the round simplicity of a circular stool. So the Cathedra’s defining character is its lighter, Klismos-derived form, reflecting how classical models were revived with a more nimble, comfortable presence.