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Laverne Marble Dining Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly
By William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Douglas Kelly. Manufactured by Lavern International.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
H 27.75 in Dm 83.75 in
Set of Six T Dining Chairs Designed by Katavolos & Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 6 black leather and polished chrome T dining chairs designed by Douglas Kelly, Ross
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-century Modern Tufted Leather and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Toronto, ON
Katavalos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelly.
In overall good condition, the seating has some signs of wear
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kelly Wearstler Carved Wood Echo Stool
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
from solid Douglas Fir and features a heavily hand-sculpted texture. This piece is available in either
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fir
A Pair of Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in New York, NY
connected via a black connective T. Hence the nickname T-chair.
In 1952 William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
'TH-15' Sling Lounge Chair in bronze & hair on hide by Katavolos Littell & Kelly
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dallas, TX
The 'TH-15' Sling Lounge Chair was designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 36.75 in W 41.13 in D 30.5 in
Katavolos Littell and Kelley 'New York' Lounge Chair
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, lounge chair, faux
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bronze TG-15 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dallas, TX
by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Eight "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight patinated leather T-Chairs by William Katavolos, Ross Littel and Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
T-Chair by Katavolos, Littel & Kelley for Laverne Intl w/ Custom Leather by AVO
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sling back T-chair originally designed by William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of 2 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stated, 1952.
William Katavolos designed, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, the iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Pair of T-Chairs in Camel Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell, all alumni of The Pratt Institute in New York. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 31.7 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-chairs ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Remarkable so called ‘T-chairs’ designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-Chairs set of 6 ICF de Padova Italy 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic set of 6 so called T chairs, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather T-Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Madrid, ES
William Katavolos, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, designed the iconic model 3LC or T
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 40.95 in D 33.47 in
Katavolos, Littell and Kelley, Bench, Metal, Wood, Reed, USA, 1950s
By Laverne Originals, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in High Point, NC
Douglas Kelley and produced by Laverne Originals, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Pair of T Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dorchester, MA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in
Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley ‘3LC’ Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, lounge chair, model
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 30.91 in
Pair Katavolos Littell Kelley for Laverne button tufted leather lounge chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Ferndale, MI
Classic pair of original lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
T-Chairs by Katavolos, Kelley & Littell for Laverne International, US, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Antwerp, BE
individually.
William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell, graduates of The Pratt Institute in New
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.7 in W 22.64 in D 22.84 in
'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in amstelveen, NL
with original cognac leather sling, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley. By
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
New York Sofa by Katavolos, Litell and Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF Group
Located in Barcelona, ES
New York sofa originally designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Six T Dining Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne Internatio
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six three-legged chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Rare Ottoman Designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Kansas City, MO
by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International. Chromed steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 16 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pair of Laverne Red Leather Lounge Chairs
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Kansas City, MO
Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International. Original deep red color leather. Beautiful pair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Chromed Black Leather T Chairs, Katavolos, Kelley, Littell, Laverne
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in MIlano, IT
comfortable dining set, designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell in 1952 as part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952, this example
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
Pair of Original 1950s New York Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Douglas Kelley for Laverne International from the Architectural Group One line in 1952. The design of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for ICF Set of Six T-Chairs in Black Leather
By ICF De Padova, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell for ICF de Padova, set of six 'T-Chair' dining
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 21.86 in
New York Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne, 1955
By William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
Katavolos, Ross Littelll & Douglas Kelley in 1955.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne Set of 3 T-Chairs in Black Leather
By William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Paris, FR
on three points only resulting in an elegant floating seat.
In 1952 William Katavolos, Douglas
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne, T-Chair in Black Leather
By William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Paris, FR
three points only resulting in an elegant floating seat.
In 1952 William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 1st Ed. 2009
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Boulevard, Douglas Fairbanks s elegant watch, the Duchess of Windsor s panther brooch, and Grace Kelly s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
Pair of Beds, 19th Century, American Colonial-Style, Mahogany, ‘Antiquarian’
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Mahogany
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in
Laverne Originals Cocktail Table
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in New York, NY
, and Douglas Kelley. A relatively rare offering from Laverne Originals, circa 1958. Ref: Mobili Tipo
Category
Vintage 1950s American International Style Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 T-Chairs 3LC by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell & William Katavolos
By ICF De Padova, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Set of 4 T-chairs 3LC in black leather by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell & William Katavolos. Plus two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
Set of Four T-Chairs by W. Katavolos, Douglas Kelly & Ross Littel, Made by ICF
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF De Padova
Located in Berne, CH
Set of four T-chairs designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly & Ross Littel. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Laverne Bench / Coffee Table by Katavolos, Littell and Kelly
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Hudson, NY
Made from birch and steel, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 11 in W 62 in D 17 in
Katavolos Littell Kelley New York T-Chair Chrome Tripod and Black Leather, 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Paris, FR
.
Seat/Back in black saddle leather.
From 1949-1955, William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 23.23 in
Coffee Table by Katavalos, Litell and Kelly for Laverne
By Douglas Kelly, William Katavolos, Ross Littell
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Beautiful iron X-base, brass feet and glass top coffee table by Katavalos, Litell and Kelly for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Pair of T-Chairs by William Katavolos Littell and Kelly
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair T-chairs by William Katavolos Littell and Kelly.
This set of elegant three-legged chairs
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome Cocktail Table by Laverne Originals
By Douglas Kelly, William Katavolos, Ross Littell
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Architects Ross Littell, Douglas Kelley and William Katavolos designed this sleek cocktail table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Katavolos, Littell & Kelley "New York" Lounge Chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne model 5C lounge chair, 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
William Katavolos for Laverne International Lounge Chair
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Merced, CA
Stunning vintage ‘TH-15’ lounge chair designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos "T" Chairs, Set of 4
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Brussels, BE
Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos "T" chairs, set of 4.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos "T" Chairs, Set of 12
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Brussels, BE
Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos "T" chairs, set of 12.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos "T" Chairs, Set of 4
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Brussels, BE
Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos "T" chairs, set of 4.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Laverne Marble Coffee Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Chicago, IL
Carrara marble coffee table by William Katavolos, Ross Littel, and Douglas Kelly. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 16 in W 60 in D 22 in
Set of 8 "T" Chairs by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell And William Katavolos, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 "T" Chairs by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell And William Katavolos, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
William Katavolos, Ross Little and Douglas Kelly, Pair of New York Armchairs
By Laverne International
Located in Saint ouen, FR
William Katavolos, Ross Little and Douglas Kelly - Pair of New York armchairs - 1952
Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s European Other Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Chaise T, Modèle 3LC, Par Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell & William Katavolos Pour L
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
T-chair, model 3LC, was designed by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly, Series of 4 T Chairs, 1952
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Set of 4 T chairs designed by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 33.47 in D 22.45 in
William Katavolos, Ross Little and Douglas Kelly for Laverne
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leather and stainless steel lounge chair retaining tags and original leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marble-Top Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly
By William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A circular dining table with a marble top with a bullnose edge on 'through-tenon' chrome cylinder legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of lounge chairs after William Katavalos Ross Littell and Douglas Kell
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the style of "New York" chairs Designed by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Katavalos, Littell & Kelly T-Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
T-Chairs designed by William Katavalos,Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly
Laverne International
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
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