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Leather Sling Back T Chair

Fuugs Sling Chair Blackened Oak with Cactus Leather Sling
By fuugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are excited to announce that as of Summer 2023 we have a black cactus leather sling option for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood, Oak, Leather

Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos,  Littell & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Laverne International Pair of Iconic "T Chairs" with Brown Leather, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "T Chairs" in stainless steel with brown leather sling seats and backs by Katavolos
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer, Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Let's talk about this Marcel Breuer Sling Lounge Chair from the 1930s, shall we? It's got thick
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Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
Sling Lounge Chair by Marcel Breuer, 1930s
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 31.25 in
1970’s Modern Sling Chair Teak & Leather Style Michel Arnoult Made in Argentina
Located in Topeka, KS
back of the chair. A stunning, original cognac leather creates the sling seat & back and it’s edged
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Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs

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Hardwood, Leather

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six T Dining Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne Internatio
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1952, USA. The iconic sling-back T chairs feature a chrome plated steel frame and legs with steel cross
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Italian Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
and black leather sling seat and back. According the original owner from Sicily, Italy, the chair was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Leather Italian Lounge Chair
Black Leather Italian Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 22.45 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
is why they're called T-chairs. The leather sling seats are attached at three spots – the back and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley ‘3LC’ Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, the iconic sling-back T chair, model 3LC, which is part of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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
sling-back T chair as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture series in 1952. With
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Erik Ole Jørgensen Model 'BO631' Suede Easy Chairs for Bovirke, 1953
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Coronado, CA
-leveling feet. Charming leather buckle straps on back side. Original faux shearling cushions. These petite
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
head detail on the back of the sling backs. They are mid-century modern to modern in style and would be
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Vintage Circa 1950s Leather and Oak “Safari” Arm Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
constructed using solid oak. The chair features a seating arrangement made of rawhide leather slings affixed
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

MCM Outdoor PVC Side Chairs Yellow Vinyl Upholstery, Decorion Fun Furnish, Pair
By Jerry Johnson, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun pair of MCM Mid-Century Modern white PVC side chairs with a yellow vinyl upholstery by Decorion
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Faux Leather, PVC

Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-legged leather sling lounge with a T-stretcher. ''Space was as important to them as the items in it
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fiberglass, Rosewood

"Strapped" Armchair with Fiber and Varnished Ash Frame by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable lounge chair. Big, comfortable and casual. The wooden structure is the framework for the sling and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Ash, Leather, Fabric, Velvet

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1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
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The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather; with two cushions and slings with brass fittings. Designed to breakdown for flat p...
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By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Norwich, GB
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By R. W. Winfield & Co.
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
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Antique 1870s English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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By Jules Heumann
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

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Located in Asbury Park, NJ
-frame construction supporting a broad saddle leather sling. Optional worn hide leather pillow is hung
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By Laverne International, William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Leather Sling Back T Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leather sling back t chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A leather sling back t chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather sling back t chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right leather sling back t chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one leather sling back t chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture and Michel Arnoult produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Leather Sling Back T Chair?

Prices for a leather sling back t chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $857 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.

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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.

Questions About Leather Sling Back T Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.