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Pair of 2 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International

Creator: Katavolos Littel Kelly
Offered by: MA+39

Description
Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International, lounge chair, chrome, leather, United Stated, 1952.

William Katavolos designed, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, the iconic sling-back T chair as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture series 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 creates an open look a floating appearance of the seating.

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 retains its original black leather, which is beautifully patina. This chair holds the middle between functionalism and ornate design.

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 this side chair. One chair is in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Very Good
Creation Date:	1952
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	4544
Incollect Reference #:	548911

Dimensions

W.	33 in;	H.	36 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	83.82 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;	D.	80.01 cm;

Seat H.	16.5 in;
Seat H.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

ma+39 is Italian everyday living with a fresh and eclectic spin on the Italian mid century masters while integrating Almanza's custom pieces and "oggetti" from current and relevant talent. ma+39 offers a unique marriage of furnishings, lighting, art, and luxuries. Our showroom is a five thousand square foot gallery ranging from the mid 1600s to the mid 1900s as well as pieces from the 70s and 80s housed together in harmony. ma+39 is the collaboration of "maestri artigiani"

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