Set of 6 "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 6 "T" Chairs by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, 1950s
Chrome
Klismos Armchair in Black Lacquered Wood, Leather Upholstery, Italy
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black leather seats capitonnè finishing / with buttons.
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Set of 8 Betty Chairs Tk3-Noble Aniline leather Black/Black Lacquered Ash- &T
By &Tradition
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Named after the Betty Nansen theatre in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable construction.
Ash, Leather
Ole Wanscher, Teak, Leatherette, T-Back Occasional Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stamford, CT
Ole Wanscher, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Leatherette, "T" Back Occasional Chairs, Denmark, 1960s Pair of rare "T" back occasional chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for cabinetma...
Faux Leather, Teak
$5,217Sale Price / set|55% Off
Rare Set of Four Leather Chairs by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of Mid C20th Leather Chairs by Katalovos Iconic Sling Back T Chair The Leather Seat is Attached to the Crome Frame Very Stylish and Comfortable
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic 989 "T" Back Lounge Chair by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chair Upholstered in Orange Color Swede Leather Featured "T" Back Chair that Float inside an Angular Metal Frame with Lose Cushions, Made in USA
Metal, Steel, Chrome
IL Poltrone Lounge Chair by T. Ammannati & G.P. Vitelli for Comfort, Italy 1973
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli, Comfort, Italy
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Dark chocolate brown leather seat on a dark chocolate brown polyester shell formed base.
Leather, Polyester
Pair "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair are in a stunning black leather, which is in great condition and conditioned to perfection (if one isn't fond of the polished leather look, the sheen can be taken down).
Steel, Chrome
No. 989 T-Back Cube Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2006. Full top grain leather construction with patinated brass plates frame. Designed by Milo Baughman in the 1960s.
Brass
1950s Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs by Laverne International USA
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of leather sling 'T-Chairs' by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly for Laverne International, USA.
Stainless Steel
Pair of T Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By William Katavolos
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Black Leather and Chrome Metal 3LC "T Chairs", by D. Kelly & W.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Robsjohn Gibbings Style Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a two-tone design with green vinyl and decorative fabric. An attractive pair of arm chairs with removable cushions and tap...
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts T-Back Dining Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period T-back side chair, desk chair, or dining chair By Charles P.
Leather, Oak
$7,364Sale Price / set|30% Off
'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
Rare lounge versions of the 3LC chairs, better known as T-chairs. Chrome-plated and enameled steel with original cognac leather sling, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, an...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Woven Leather Mahogany Dining Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rich tones of the wood and leather set these sophisticated chairs apart to elevate any interior.
Leather, Mahogany
Katavolos, Kelley And Littell T-Chairs For ICF De Padova, Italy 1952 Set Of 4
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The original black saddle leather seats are in very good original condition, and come with their original natural leather backside, which brings character and warmth to these iconic ...
Metal
Set of 6 T-Chairs designed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Carl Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Beograd, RS
The chairs are made of solid oak and upholstered in genuine leather in forest green colour.
Leather, Oak
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
The chairs also have seats made of amazing cognac leather that has a beautiful patinated look.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Walnut & Leather
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and black leather upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four slightly curved and tapered walnut legs. (T....
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Leather
$16,832Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs in leather by A&T Scarpa for Cassina Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Reupholster in new leather. Polyuretane, leather, steel. Excellent condition.
Metal
Martin Visser SZ02 Easy Chairs Pair 't Spectrum, 1964
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These were only produced from 1964-1965 so they are very hard to find. The chairs have brushed steel tubular frames, black leather arm rests and newly upholstered seats like it origi...
Stainless Steel
Set of Six "Tre T" Chairs by Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper, 1978
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Roma, IT
Each chair features a solid wooden frame with clean, rectilinear lines supporting a suspended saddle leather seat.
Wood, Leather
Easy Chair by Katsuo Matsumura Model T-5110・Tendo Mokko Japan, circa 1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Katsuo Matsumura
Located in 足利市, JP
Designed by the prominent Japanese mid-century designer Katsuo Matsumura (1923–1991) and manufactured by the renowned Tendo Mokko, this rare lounge chair is a masterpiece of Japanese...
Leather, Plywood, Oak
Rare armchair by Svend Frandsen for Hugo Frandsen, denmark
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Kiel, SH
The 're some signs of use and age on the wooden frame and leather. The chair isn't signed.
Wood
Laverne Originals Catalog (ABCDEF)
By Laverne Originals
Located in New York, NY
These furniture designs garnered Good Design attention, and preceded by several years the iconic steel and leather T-chair and the New York seating group by the same for Laverne. 4to...
Paper
$12,500 / item
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs by Saridis, Athens
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with original woven leather strap seats, 1960s, produced by Saridis of Athens.
Leather, Wood
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