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A Pair of Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs

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Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell, chair, black steel, enamelled steel and original cognac leather, United States, c. 1950. A set of three-legged iconic mid-century modern leather chairs - both sculptural and functional. The leather is connected to the frame on three points only resulting in a floating seat. The steel frame holds the leather by means of three separate T-shaped metal rods that are connected via a black connective T. Hence the nickname T-chair. In 1952 William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell, graduates of The Pratt Institute in New York embarked on a six year collaboration in designing textiles, dinnerware and furniture at Laverne which was established in 1938. One of their most popular designs was the T-chair. The chair is in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original leather for seats has patina and wear - as does the metal frames. See photos for details / condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9013237405782

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