Cato Fabric
Globe Chair for Artifort by Pierre Paulin, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Knoll Cato fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Large Chrome Frame Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chair with Ottoman in Red Cato Textile
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
all recently covered in Knoll Cato fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 44.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Midcentury Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oxnard, CA
lounge chair has been expertly reupholstered in premium Knoll "Cato" fabric. The now ubiquitous Womb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
simplicity. Comprised of few materials, the chair consists of a fabric covered foam over molded fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
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Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Travertine
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Offered is a Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman. "Cool" might be an understatement when describing this ...
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Tandem Sling by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Four-Seat
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962, created for comfort and convenience. For the modern-da...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
By Murphy Miller Inc., Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s.
The swivel and tilt chair features bent plywood arms which are attached to the tuft...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Elm, Wool
H 32.25 in W 66.25 in D 29 in
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Made to order in Italy
Round top
Honed or polished finish
Rounded or straight edges
Travertine pedestal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Travertine
Mid-Century Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Eames style lounge chair has all the right lines! Beautiful bent rosewood frame with tufted black leather. Ready for your home or office.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Bentwood
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Green F560 Mushroom Chair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 in collaboration with Artifort, the Mushroom chair, also known as the F560, is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern A...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Armchairs
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Modern Conchula Day Bed, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
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H 23.63 in W 88.59 in D 37.41 in
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Bertoia Bird Chair in Cato/Sand Upholstery & Satin Chrome Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
finish. Fully upholstered in Cato, sand.
This piece works well in the living room and in a reading nook.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Bird Chair in Cato/Blue Upholstery & Satin Chrome Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
finish. Fully upholstered in Cato, Blue.
This piece works well in the living room and in a reading nook.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Ivory Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
. Fully upholstered in Cato, Ivory.
This piece works well in the living room and bedroom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Hot Pink Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
. Fully upholstered in Cato, Hot Pink.
This piece works well in the living room and bedroom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Fire Red Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
. Fully upholstered in Cato, Fire Red.
This piece works well in the living room and bedroom.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
Bertoia Bird Chair in Cato/Fire Red Upholstery and Satin Chrome Frame
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in East Greenville, PA
finish. Fully upholstered in Cato, Fire Red.
This piece works well in the living room and in a reading
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll in new Cato Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll womb chair in Cato fabric, 1960s production.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman in cato fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful vintage womb chair and ottoman have just been restored in red Knoll cato fabric. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Two Seat Sofa in Original Cato Fabric for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Florence Knoll Two Seat Sofa in Original Cato Fabric for Knoll International
This two seat sofa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 62.5 in D 32 in
Bertoia Bird Chair and Ottoman for Knoll in Cato Fabric
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia bird chair and ottoman with new medium blue Cato fabric by Knoll on a welded steel
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Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
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Fabric
Early Florence Knoll 3 seat sofa in red Cato fabric
Located in Highland, IN
red Cato fabric, this early example has design features which have since been eliminated by Knoll. The
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American Sofas
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Steel
Set of 8 Saarinen chairs upholstered in Cato
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
. This set is newly upholstered in sumptuous Knoll cato fabric in the "sand" colorway with an ecru
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Stainless Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Stools
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Cato fabric.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Side Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Platner nickel finish side or dining chairs in new Knoll white Cato fabric.
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Hugh Acton Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Hugh Acton sofa,channeled seat and back. reupholstered in red Knoll Cato fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Eero Saarinen Dining Chairs for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 vintage Eero Saarinen tulip dining chairs. Original blue Cato fabric cushions have been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Wood Based Settee
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
legs. Redone in a cream and dark navy cato fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Selig Danish Open Armed Three Seater Sofa
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Knoll Cato fabric. Retains an enameled Selig Denmark label on frame .
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Two Seat Sofa "All Original" by Florence Knoll for Knoll designed 1954 American
By Florence Knoll
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Two Seat Sofa designed in 1954 by Florence Knoll still has original Cato fabric and in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 62 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Oversized Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
dia x 18.5 h inches
larger ottoman in Knoll Cato fabric, coffee table base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Gabrielle Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cato fabric in ivory colorway. Fine vintage condition. Manufactured by Dunbar in High Point, North
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Eero Saarinen Stools
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Stock Knoll Cato Fabric. An excellent alternative to traditional chairs around your dining table.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early set of 6 tulip dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Original blue Cato
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Warren Platner Lounge Chair
By Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Platner for Knoll International: 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman In Bronze with Knoll CATO fabric (86
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chair and Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large bent wood chair and ottoman with newly reupholstered pads of olive Knoll Cato fabric
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
EDWARD WORMLEY
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar model 5948 Sofa. Reupholstered with white Knoll CATO fabric.
Other dims: Seat height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table and 6 Chairs, Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
chairs. Original blue Cato fabric cushions have been cleaned and stuffed with new foam. Beautiful 78' x
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
lovely natural Knoll Cato fabric. Price listed is for the pair of chairs and ottoman. Ottoman measures
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Iconic Bertoia Bird Chair for Knoll with Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Bird Chair with Ottoman. Sculptural black steel rod mesh shaped frame covered in Knoll's Cato fabric
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Pair of bronze Warren Platner lounge chairs by Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Highland, IN
original purple cato fabric has unfortunately suffered some fading and will need to be replaced.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Chairs for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
boasts hand cut foam and Cato fabric The wood is restored but does have normal wear and slight. These are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Newly upholstered Set of Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
width and 36cm in height. Reupholstered in Cato Fabric by Knoll Textiles.
The Knoll Womb Chair is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Knoll Medium Womb Chair in Orange Cato
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Medium Womb chair foam covered molded fiberglass upholstered in Knoll CATO
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Florence Knoll Two Lounge Chairs by Knoll International, 1970s, Cato Beige Wool
By Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Great Florence Knoll lounge chairs (two) made by Knoll International in the 1970s. Cato beige wool
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Florence Knoll for Knoll Studios Three-Seat Sofa in Cato Fire Red
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice of Florence Knoll sofa in Cato fire red fabric. They bear a tag that dates them to 2014
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Pair of Florence Knoll Chairs in Cato Fire Red with Label Dated 2014
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Florence Knoll chairs in Cato Fire red fabric. They bear a tag that dates them to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Jens Risom Sofa
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
, finished as Risom specified.
Reupholstered, rebuilt and covered with Knoll Cato "SAND"(86%wool and 14
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Steelcase Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Florence Knoll
By Steelcase
Located in Highland, IN
reminiscent of Knoll's "Cato" in a nice colorway. They could be restored and used with the original fabric or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Orange Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
orange fiberglass sphere exterior floating above a pedestal base, with black fabric interior and light
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Florence Knoll Style Sofa by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Highland, IN
sofa retains it's original fabric, a lovely textural wool blend "Galloway" which is reminiscent of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Bertioa Knoll Large Rocking Diamond Chair in Cato Fabric
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia Knoll large rocking Diamond chair with white Cato fabric cover. Chair has the rocking
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Bronze "Parallel Bar" Loveseat, 1950's
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Parallel Bar Systems Two Seat Settee with Cato Fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Jens Risom Sofa for Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
.
Specs: Teak, Cato fabric.
Condition:
This Jens Risom sofa for Jens Risom Design is in excellent
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Warren Platner Executive Desk Chair
By Steelcase, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren platner executive desk chair
Steelcase, USA, 1972. Aluminum, Reupholstered with Knoll Cato
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Asko Lahti
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interior fabric which has been reformed. Orange cushions are replacements of Knoll Cato fabric in matching
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Black Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
-blend Cato fabric in Sand. It includes two armchairs and two armless chairs.
Dimensions below are for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
has been professionally restored and upholstered in Knoll's rich Cato fabric in the "Natural" colorway
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
7 Yards of Knoll Cato Fire Red Fabric
Located in Tarrytown, NY
7 yards of unused Knoll Cato Fire Red fabric. Ordered in the year 2000.
Category
Early 2000s Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
Beautifully Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
grade Cato "sand " textile . Threads of cream beige and black in a 86 wool 14 rayon blend .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 35 in
Set of Four Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Cato wool fabric a Knoll textile.
[Signed label Knoll International]
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Harry Bertoia for Knoll, Model Bird Armchair with Ottoman Mid Century
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and ottoman have been recovered in 2006 with Knoll's lovely Cato wool fabric.
This set includes a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Grey Knoll Cato Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman professionally reupholstered in Grey Knoll Cato fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Sofa
Located in Cathedral City, CA
3 seater with tufted cushions in Knoll "Cato" fabric on stainless steel base.Retains labels.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Bridport, CT
Gorgeous and very rare easy chair lounges by Warren Platner designed for Knoll. With original Cato
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
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Cato Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cato fabric available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and steel, every item from our selection of cato fabric was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cato fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of cato fabric — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of cato fabric bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made piece of cato fabric has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Eero Saarinen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Cato Fabric?
Prices for a piece of cato fabric start at $2,400 and top out at $6,950 with the average selling for $3,900.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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