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Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley ‘3LC’ Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel

About the Item

William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International, lounge chair, model '3LC', chrome-plated steel, coated steel, leather United States, 1952 William Katavolos designed, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, the iconic sling-back T chair, model 3LC, which is part of the furniture line Laverne Originals established in 1952. With hidden screws, the leather seat is attached to a frame of chromed tubular steel and black-lacquered flat steel to create a striking three-legged chair. 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. The T-chair can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and other top museums worldwide. This rare lounge version of the chair retained its original black leather, which shows beautiful patina. This chair holds the middle between functionalism and ornate design. In 1949, a partnership began between William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell, all alumni of The Pratt Institute in New York. The three men formed a design studio, which can be considered as part of the so-called Good Design movement of the 1950s: producing furniture in a minimalistic style and usually rendering in lightweight materials. Together they produced a line of furniture called Laverne Originals. Among their renowned creations, the T-chair stood out as particularly noteworthy. This iconic chair design has earned a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Please note that the leather is in good, used condition with visible signs of age and use. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.

Creator:

Laverne International (Manufacturer),Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 30.91 in (78.5 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome,Leather,Steel

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1952

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.

Seller Location:

Waalwijk, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 450124311stDibs: LU933137263882

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