Kelley and Littell T-Chair

Katavolos, Kelley and Littell T-Chairs in Original Cognac Leather

Katavolos Kelley and Littell chair chrome-plated steel enamelled steel and cognac leather United States 1952.

This set of elegant and playful three-legged chairs has a very delicate look. The chairs are curvaceous and sculptural and feature wonderful detailing in both seat and legs. 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.

Lovely set of twelve three-legged chairs is designed by Katavolos, Kelley and Littell in 1952. Three T-shaped steel legs hold the black and cognac leather in place. The leather is connected to the frame on three points only resulting in an elegant floating seat.

Creator: William Katavolos (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)

Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)

Depth: 28  in     (71 cm)

Seat Height: 17 in (43 cm) 

Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Leather,Steel

Place of Origin: United States

Period: 1950-1959