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

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

Name: Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley ‘3LC’ Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Steel
Brand: Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Rating: 4.9 (170 reviews)

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. 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 used condition with visible signs of age and use. The leather contains tears and scratches. Reupholstery is possible before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.

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 craftspeople 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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