2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This example is upholstered in red Cato fabric. The listed price includes the chair and ottoman to be sold together.
Steel
1976 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Dining Arm Chair in Cato Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The design features a polished stainless steel cantilever frame with upholstered seats and backs in red Cato fabric. These chairs were acquired from Midland Federal Savings Bank.
Steel
Prototype Knoll Lounge Chair Designed Bill Stephens 1960s Fiberglass Cato Fabric
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A prototype chair and ottoman designed by Bill Stephens in the 1960s. A great space age fiberglass look with the upholstery and cushions sharing similar structure and lines to the Wa...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Globe Chair for Artifort by Pierre Paulin, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A memorable early swivel 'Globe' chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort newly upholstered in pink Knoll Cato fabric.
Iron
Vintage Mid Century T-Angle Coffee Table/Bench by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Oxnard, CA
This item has been completely restored with new powder coat, refinished walnut panels and custom seat cushions in luxurious Knoll Cato fabric. The Madison Ave bowtie label dates the...
Steel
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Paw Sofa In Knoll Textiles
By George Nelson, Knoll, Jens Risom, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burbank, CA
It has been professionally reupholstered in Knoll Textiles' Cato fabric in the blue colorwave that goes for $214 a yard.
Wool, Walnut
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
Fabric Cato is a classic Knoll fabric used for the Saarinen Womb chair.
Steel, Chrome
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Throne Chairs - A Pair
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early Warren Platner for Knoll International Bronze Easy chairs In original purple and dark blue Cato fabric. these chairs came from the original owner with light wear.
Bronze
Early Restored Mid Century Brown Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Detroit, MI
Fabric Cato is a classic Knoll wool fabric used for the Saarinen Womb chair.
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armless Office Desk Chair in Cato Fire Red by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
This chair is in near-new original condition, retaining its original KnollTextiles Cato Fire Red upholstery. Cato is a historically significant Knoll fabric, and it lends itself well...
Metal, Chrome
2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The design features tubular steel legs with seats that are upholstered in a two-tone fabric with Knoll Cato. The listed price includes all four chairs to be sold together as a set.
Steel
Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll 2016 Chrome Diamond Chairs with Seat Covers
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in St. Louis, MO
The chair is made of chrome plated welded steel rods with Knoll textile CATO blue fabric seat. Stamped KNOLL in frame.
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 40.25 in W 38.5 in D 33 in
Bertoia Bird Chair in Cato/Sand Upholstery & Satin Chrome Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
The bird chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ele...
Steel
Unavailable
H 40.25 in W 38.5 in D 33 in
Bertoia Bird Chair in Cato/Blue Upholstery & Satin Chrome Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
The Bird Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ele...
Steel
Unavailable
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Ivory Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
The diamond chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Hot Pink Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
The diamond chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
Bertoia Diamond Chair in Cato/Fire Red Upholstery Full Cover & Black Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 40.25 in W 38.5 in D 33 in
Bertoia Bird Chair in Cato/Fire Red Upholstery and Satin Chrome Frame
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in East Greenville, PA
The bird chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors of the last century. Harry Bertoia found sublime grace in an industrial material, ele...
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.
Chrome
Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman in cato fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful vintage womb chair and ottoman have just been restored in red Knoll cato fabric. The classic design is perfectly complimented by the rich texture and vibrant color of ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 29.5 in W 62.5 in D 32 in
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 is in very good vintage condition.
Chrome
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 frame painted black.
Fabric
Early Florence Knoll 3 seat sofa in red Cato fabric
Located in Highland, IN
Recently upholstered in fire red Cato fabric, this early example has design features which have since been eliminated by Knoll.
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 leather welt cord and sits on polished chrome legs.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Stools
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly upholstered in green Knoll Cato fabric.
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.
Hugh Acton Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Hugh Acton sofa,channeled seat and back. reupholstered in red Knoll Cato fabric.
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 cleaned and stuffed with new foam.
Steel
Florence Knoll Wood Based Settee
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Redone in a cream and dark navy cato fabric.
Walnut, Fabric
Selig Danish Open Armed Three Seater Sofa
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Upholstery freshly redone in Knoll Cato fabric. Retains an enameled Selig Denmark label on frame .
Walnut, Fabric
Warren Platner Oversized Ottoman by Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Amarillo, TX
Warren Platner large ottoman Knoll International USA, 1966 upholstery, plated steel 30 dia x 18.5 h inches larger ottoman in Knoll Cato fabric, coffee table base.
Vintage Eero Saarinen Stools
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Early set of six Eero Saarinen swivel stools manufactured by Knoll upholstered in Vintage New Old Stock Knoll Cato Fabric. An excellent alternative to traditional chairs around your ...
Gabrielle Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegantly slender and light Silhouette elevated on long, tapered metal legs. Upholstered in Knoll Cato fabric in ivory colorway. Fine vintage condition.
Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll, 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early set of 6 tulip dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Original blue Cato fabric cushions have been cleaned while the internal foam cushion has been replaced with...
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% Wool and 14% nylon blend) Seat Height 17.5" Arm height 21" Ottoman 15" high 24,5...
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 supported by the original canvas sling.
EDWARD WORMLEY
Located in Chicago, IL
Reupholstered with white Knoll CATO fabric. Other dims: Seat height 17".
Mahogany
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table and 6 Chairs, Knoll, 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 tulip dining chairs. Original blue Cato fabric cushions have been cleaned and stuffed with new foam.
Steel
Eight Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 expertly refinished and reupholstered Dining Chairs in dark Mahogany with Knoll Cato Fabric. Two armchairs and six side chairs make up this stunning set.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stunning Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The upholstery has also been done in a lovely natural Knoll Cato fabric. Price listed is for the pair of chairs and ottoman.
Oak, Upholstery
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