Katavolos New York
Katavolos Littell and Kelley
New York
Lounge Chair
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell, all alumni of The Pratt Institute in New York. The three men
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
New York Sofa by Katavolos, Litell and Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, ICF Group
Located in Barcelona, ES
New York sofa originally designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
"New York" Charcoal Gray Sofa by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collector's piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
New York Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne, 1955
By William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
Laverne International “New York” Black Leather and stainless steel Lounge Chair Designed by William
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,400
H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
3x New York Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, + Kelley for Laverne, 1953 USA
By Laverne International, William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare set - 3 identical New York Lounge Chair by William Katavolos, Ross Littel and Douglas
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$14,296
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Katavolos, Littell and Kelley Leather and Chrome New York Chairs - A Pair
By Laverne Originals, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of iconic New York lounge chairs by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
$3,800
H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in
New York
Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s model 7FC 'New York' sofa by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Erwin
Estelle Laverne of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$5,450 Sale Price
37% Off
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
Pair of Original 1950s New York Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and fantastic pair of original lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$6,800 / set
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
"New York" Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Katavolos Littell Kelley for Laverne
By Laverne Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"New York" Brown Leather Lounge Chair Designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,800
H 30 in W 29 in D 28 in
Recent Sales
Katavolos, Littell
Kelley "New York" Lounge Chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne model 5C lounge chair, 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Katavolos Littell Kelley New York T-Chair Chrome Tripod and Black Leather, 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Paris, FR
New York T-Chair design by Katavolos Littell & Kelley in 1952.
Tripod structure in chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 23.23 in
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather and Iron Sling Chair
By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter
Located in San Diego, CA
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter of New York iron frame sling lounge chair, USA, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
New York Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne, 1955
By William Katavolos, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Chicago, IL
Laverne International “New York” Black Leather and stainless steel Lounge Chair Designed by William
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"New York" Chairs by Katavolos, Littell, and Kelley for Laverne
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair Red Leather "New York" Chairs by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
New York Lounge Chairs by Katavolos Littel and Kelley, USA 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
New York lounge chairs by Katavolos Littel and Kelley, for Laverne USA 1952.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Leather "New York" Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne, USA, circa 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of chocolate leather "New York" chairs by William Katavolos, Ross Littel and Douglas Kelly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 24.81 in
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather and Iron Sling Chairs
By William Katavolos
Located in Phoenix, AZ
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter of New York sling chairs circa late 1960s. These examples have
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
William Katavolos Iron
Leather Swivel Office Chairs, USA 1950
s
By William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by American architect William Katavolos circa 1950's, New York.
The spring mechanism beneath the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swivel Leather Sling Lounge Chair by Leathercrafter, New York, circa 1960s
By Leathercrafter, William Katavolos
Located in Peabody, MA
Swivel lounge chair with leather sling for Leathercrafter New York, attributed to William Katavolos.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.75 in W 35 in D 35 in
William Katavolos, Ross Little and Douglas Kelly, Pair of New York Armchairs
By Laverne International
Located in Saint ouen, FR
William Katavolos, Ross Little and Douglas Kelly - Pair of New York armchairs - 1952
Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s European Other Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Katavolos, Littell and Kelley Lounge Chairs
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Amarillo, TX
KATAVOLOS, LITTELL AND KELLEY
New York lounge chairs, pair
Laverne International
USA , 1952
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
"New York" Sofa by Katavalos, Littell and Kelly for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This sofa is called "New York" and belongs to the New Furniture Group series. This series was known for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
H 28.5 in W 97.5 in D 25.5 in
Barcelona Styled New York Lounge Chairs by Katavocos for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Cincinnati, OH
International coined the New York Lounge Chair . These well crafted chairs with the satin black metal banded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 28.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of Laverne "New York" Leather Lounge Chairs
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of "New York" lounge chairs by William Katavolos, Ross Littel and Douglas Kelly for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Laverne International
New York Lounge Chair
In original black leather
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Utrecht, NL
'New York' Lounge Chair by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley, 1952 for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 28.35 in W 27.96 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Katavolos, Littell and Kelley Lounge Chairs for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Amarillo, TX
Katavolos, Littell and Kelley.
New York lounge chairs, pair.
Laverne International.
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 24.5 in W 32 in D 26 in
Laverne Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Katavolos Little and Kelly New York Bench for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Pair Katavolos, Littell and Kelley New York Chairs for Laverne Originals
By Laverne Originals, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of New York lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of "New York" Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Mid Century William Katavolos Leathercrafter White Sling Swivel Lounge Chair
By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter
Located in Troy, MI
A leather swivel lounge K chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafter New York circa late 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
William Katavolos Swivel "K Chair" for Leathercrafter, Circa 1950
s
By Leathercrafter, William Katavolos
Located in Rochester, NY
Leathercrafter of New York, circa 1950's. Look at all pictures and read condition report in comment section
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Black Leather and Chromed Steel New York Sling Lounge Chairs by Laverne
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of New York lounge chairs designed by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30 in W 23 in D 26 in
Brown Leather and Chrome Metal 3LC "T Chair", 1960s by D. Kelly
W. Katavolos
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Laverne International in New York in 1952. The chair is made from chromed tubular steel, lacquered flat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
William Katavolos, Ross Littell
Douglas Kelley "New York" Lounge Chairs
By William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of "New York" lounge chairs, model #5-LC, by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelley
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
William Katavolos, Ross Littell
Douglas Kelley NEW YORK Lounge Chairs
By William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of NEW YORK lounge chairs, model 1-LC, by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelley for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"New York" Sofa by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chic "New York" sofa was designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
New York City
Bench by Katavolos/Littell/Kelley for Laverne
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in New York, NY
with black leather tufted seat. Designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne, International
Category
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Materials
Steel
"New York" Loveseats 20-FC, Katavolos, Littell, Kelly for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Hudson, NY
Two rare settees designed by Katavolos, Little & Kelly from the "New York" series. Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Loveseats
H 27.5 in W 50 in D 27.5 in
"New York" sofa by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Int.
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Saint Ouen, IDF
"New York" sofa designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley, manufactured by Laverne Int. in 1952 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Laverne International "New York" Coffee table by Katavolos Littell and Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Turners Falls, MA
. This table is from the "New York" group and has many elements in common with the seating pieces.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 16 in W 36 in D 31 in
Long William Katavolos, Ross Littell
Douglas Kelley "New York" Sofa, 97"W
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Long "New York" sofa, model #8-FC, by William Katavolos, Ross Littell
Douglas
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 97.5 in D 25.5 in
"New York" chair by Katavolos and Laverne
Located in Newburgh, NY
the New York chair was designed by George Katavolos and the Laverne's as an alternative to the
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littel
Kelly for Laverne Int. New York
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Laverne International, New York, 1952. Beautiful set of chairs with natural leather sling seats on a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Katavalos, Littel and Kelly New York Series Cocktail Table Base, circa 1960
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Denver, CO
-base views through the glass top.
Designed to accompany the spectacular "New York" seating series
Category
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Chaise T, Modèle 3LC, Par Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell
William Katavolos Pour L
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
International in New York in 1952.
The chair is made of chromed steel tubing, lacquered flat steel and black
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
William Katavolos Leather and Iron Sling Swivel Chair
By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter
Located in Essex, MA
A leather and iron swivel sling arm chair designed by William Katavolos for Leathercrafter of New
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
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Katavolos New York For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the katavolos new york you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each katavolos new york for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect katavolos new york — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A katavolos new york made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made katavolos new york over the years, but those crafted by Katavolos, Littel,
Kelly, Laverne International and Leathercrafter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Katavolos New York?
The average selling price for a katavolos new york at 1stDibs is $6,400, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
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