Gratz Industries TG-19 Ottoman in Dark Brown Leather with Blackened Frames
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in dark brown leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of...
Steel
Custom Gratz Industries Side Tables in Solid Stainless Steel with Glass Tops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are two (sold individually) custom solid stainless steel side tables by Gratz Industries. The tables were used as showroom models in Gratz's Philadelphia showroom and they appe...
Steel
2010s David Rockwell for Gratz Industries Russian Doll Stainless Steel End Table
By Rockwell Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a small Russian Doll table in solid polished stainless steel, produced by Gratz Industries for Dennis Miller, designed by Rockwell Group, the world-renowned design firm.
Steel
Set of Eight Katavolos Littell and Kelley for Gratz Industries TG-10 Chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They were designed as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly known as Trietel-Gratz.
Steel
1960s Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll and Gratz Industries
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vintage examples date to the 1960s and were produced by Gratz Industries for Knoll, acquired directly from the private archival collection of Gratz (formerly Treitel Gratz).
Steel, Chrome
1960s Barcelona Coffee Table by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll and Gratz Industries
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vintage examples date to the 1960s and were produced by Gratz Industries (formerly Treitel Gratz) for Knoll, acquired directly from the private archival collection of Gratz.
Steel
C. 1960s Treitel Gratz Polished Stainless Steel Coffee Table with Glass Top
By Treitel Gratz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Custom Polished Stainless Steel coffee table, produced by Treitel Gratz in the 1960s. This piece came directly from the private collection of Gratz Industries, formerly Tre...
Steel
1970s Gordon Bunshaft & Davis Allen of SOM Bronze Coffee Table by Treitel Gratz
By Treitel Gratz, Gordon Bunshaft, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This table came from the private collection of Gratz Industries, known formerly as Treitel Gratz.
Marble, Bronze
1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This was part of the Gratz Industries private collection and came directly from Gratz's facilities.
Steel
William Katavolos Prototype Arm Chair in Brushed Steel with Black Leather
By William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a developmental prototype arm chair in Brushed Steel and Black Leather, designed by Bill or Wililam Katavolos and produced by Gratz Industries in 2009. This example came from...
Steel
Laverne Rectangle Cocktail Table w/ Travertine Top on Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a recent production Laverne table with a Travertine top and light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. Gratz Industries was one of the original manufacturers o...
Travertine, Steel
Laverne Rectangle Cocktail Table w/ Solid Walnut Top w/ Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a recent production Laverne cocktail table with a solid walnut top and medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. Gratz Industries was one of the original man...
Steel
TG-19 Sling Ottoman in Antique Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-19 Sling Ottoman in antique tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The ottoman was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 19...
Steel
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames for Knoll for many years.
Steel
2020s Gratz / Laverne TG-18 Large Bench in Bronze with Dark Brown Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Large Woven Bench, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly kno...
Steel
2020s Gratz / Laverne TG-18 Small Bench in Bronze and Brown Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Bench, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly kno...
Steel
TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Polished Chrome Frame and T- Bar
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in black leather with a polished chrome frame and t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed in the 1950s by Katavolos, Littell an...
Steel
TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Polished Chrome Frame & Black T-Bar
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in tan leather with a polished chrome frame and black t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed in the 1950s by Katavolos, Littel...
Steel
William Katavolos Prototype Arm Chair in Brushed Bronze with Tan Leather
By William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a prototype arm chair in Brushed Bronze with Tan leather, designed by Bill or William Katavolos and produced by Gratz Industries in 2009. This example came from the private c...
Steel
Mies Van der Rohe + Gratz Barcelona Chair in Leather with Gold Plated Frame
By Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This particular example was produced by Knoll in collaboration with Gratz Industries (formerly Treitel Gratz) and features a striking combination of white leather cushions and a gold...
Steel
TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan & White Speckled Hair on Hide w/ Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair in tan and white speckled hair on hide with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littel...
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
Steel
TG-15 Lounge Chair & TG-19 Ottoman Set in Dark Brown Leather w/ Blackened Frames
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in dark brown leather with blackened frames, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair and ottoman were designed by Katavol...
Steel
Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They were designed as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly known as Trietel-Gratz.
Steel
Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They were designed as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly known as Trietel-Gratz.
Steel
Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They were designed as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly known as Trietel-Gratz.
Steel
Laverne TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in Black Leather on Blackened Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in black leather with a blackened bronze frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Ke...
Steel
Laverne TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench w/ Multi Color Leather Straps on Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench in multiple brown leathers with a light antique bronze frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos,...
Steel
Laverne TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in Tan Leather on a Polished Chrome Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Long Woven Leather Bench in tan leather with a polished chrome frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelle...
Steel
C. 1960s Mies van der Rohe Brno High Back Chair in Gold over Bronze Frame
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced circa 1960’s, with custom high back and also gold plated over actual bronze flat bar which is very unusual. Gratz In...
Bronze
TG-15 & TG-19 Set in White Faux Shagreen Leather with Polished Chrome Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in white faux Shagreen leather (its genuine leather with Shagreen pattern) with polished chrome frames, produced by Gratz...
Steel
Steel Russian Doll Tables for Dennis Miller, Designed by Rockwell Group - Small
By Rockwell Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a small Russian Doll table in solid polished stainless steel, produced by Gratz Industries for Dennis Miller, designed by Rockwell Group, the world-renowned design firm.
Steel
Stainless Steel Russian Doll Tables for Dennis Miller by Rockwell Group - Medium
By Rockwell Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a medium-size Russian Doll table in solid polished stainless steel, produced by Gratz Industries for Dennis Miller, designed by Rockwell Group, the world-renowned design firm.
Steel
Stainless Steel Russian Doll Tables for Dennis Miller by Rockwell Group - Large
By Rockwell Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large Russian Doll table in solid polished stainless steel, produced by Gratz Industries for Dennis Miller, designed by Rockwell Group, the world-renowned design firm.
Steel
1970s Nicos Zographos TA.20 Series Square Side Table in Bronze with Marble Top
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This example was produced by Gratz Industries for Zographos Designs Limited in the 1970s.
Marble, Bronze
1960s Lounge Chair & Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell w/ New Cognac Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From our experience, this seems unusual, however, it's feasible that a company such as Gratz Industries in the US or another manufacturer may have been producing these for the US mar...
Metal
1960s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 20 Dining Chair w/ Arms in Hair on Hide
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chair was part of the collection of Gratz Industries, who restored and reupholstered the piece with a thick belting leather hair-on-hide.
Steel, Metal
Sold
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair Stainless Steel Russian Doll Tables for Dennis Miller by Rockwell Group
By Rockwell Group
Located in Chicago, IL
The pair of Doll Tables were produced by Gratz Industries for Dennis Miller.Measure 19.5" x 19.5" 20" tall, glass .25" thick
Stainless Steel
Early 40s Harold Treitel Cerused Oak Cart by Treitel Gratz
Located in Miami, FL
The company also developed a relationship with sculptor Isamu Noguchi and worked on the iconic rocking stools and other furniture designs. Gratz Industries still provides custom meta...
Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.75 in D 20 in
Set of Eight Chrome Brno Dining Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Gratz Industries
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Treitel Gratz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight Brno chairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and produced by Gratz Industries, circa 1950s. Gratz production pre-dated the Knoll production, and if Phillip Johnson...
Steel
Set of Four Seasons Bar Stools by Mies van der Rohe by Gratz
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Atlanta, GA
These examples are a slightly different variation from the bar stools used in the restaurant and were produced by Gratz industries, circa late 1950s-early 1960s. Gratz produced many ...
Metal
Pair of Bronze TG-15 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries.
Bronze
Sold
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Katavolos Littell and Kelley. Set of four tan leather sling chairs.Contemporary
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The TG-10 sling dining chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of the original Laverne Collection produced by Gratz Industries, formerly known as Trietel-...
Metal
Sold
H 14 in W 44.5 in D 26.5 in
Laverne TG-18 Small Bench in Dark Brown Leather with Polished Chrome Frame
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-18 Small Woven Leather Bench in brown leather with a polished chrome frame produced by Gratz Industries. The bench was designed was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Ke...
Steel
Pair of Tugendhat Chairs in White Leather by Mies Van Der Rohe, 1929
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
The design was originally manufactured in Germany by Berliner Metallgewerbe Joseph Müller and later produced by Gratz Industries for Knoll beginning in 1964 through the early 1980s.
Chrome
Treitel-Gratz - 1930s Bar Cart with Blue Glass
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Made in New York by Treitel-Gratz, later known as Gratz Industries. Many top designers, including Raymond Lowey, Donald Deskey and Florence Knoll used Treitel-Gratz to manufacture ...
Glass
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