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Katavolos Sling Chair

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS
Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS

By William Katavolos

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid century Modern 1960s LEATHER SLING K-CHAIR BY WILLIAM KATAVOLOS Rare chair complete with original h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

William Katavolos Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sling Steel K Lounge Chair
William Katavolos Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sling Steel K Lounge Chair

William Katavolos Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sling Steel K Lounge Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage William Katavolos Mid Century Modern Black Leather Sling Steel Frame K Lounge Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020s Gratz Industries TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan and Chrome
2020s Gratz Industries TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan and Chrome

2020s Gratz Industries TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan and Chrome

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair, initially designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, and Douglas Kelley in 1952.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Red Leather T Chairs, Katavolos & Littell & Kelley
Set of Four Red Leather T Chairs, Katavolos & Littell & Kelley

Set of Four Red Leather T Chairs, Katavolos & Littell & Kelley

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International

Located in Culver City, CA

Available right now we have a set of 4 red leather, buttery soft, oh-so stylish Katavolos, Kelley and Littell sling chairs for Laverne, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan & White Speckled Hair on Hide w/ Frame
TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan & White Speckled Hair on Hide w/ Frame

TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan & White Speckled Hair on Hide w/ Frame

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair in tan and white speckled hair on hide with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Polished Chrome Frame and T- Bar
TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Polished Chrome Frame and T- Bar

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Polished Chrome Frame and T- Bar

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in black leather with a polished chrome frame and t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Polished Chrome Frame & Black T-Bar
TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Polished Chrome Frame & Black T-Bar

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Polished Chrome Frame & Black T-Bar

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in tan leather with a polished chrome frame and black t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020s Pair of Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining / Side Chairs Black with Chrome Legs
2020s Pair of Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining / Side Chairs Black with Chrome Legs

2020s Pair of Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining / Side Chairs Black with Chrome Legs

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952.

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four made to order TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952.

Category

20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four made to order TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952.

Category

20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four made to order TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952.

Category

20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Modernist Outdoor Steel Chiminea Fireplace
Sculptural Modernist Outdoor Steel Chiminea Fireplace

Sculptural Modernist Outdoor Steel Chiminea Fireplace

By Koby Knoll Click

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Pictured with a hand truck and a vintage William Katavolos sling chair for scale; these items are not included.

Category

2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

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William Katavolos Leather Swivel Sling Chair
William Katavolos Leather Swivel Sling Chair

William Katavolos Leather Swivel Sling Chair

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H 38 in W 28 in D 31 in

William Katavolos Leather Swivel Sling Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in Providence, RI

William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather Swivel Sling Chair circa 1966.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather and Iron Sling Chair
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather and Iron Sling Chair

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

Pair of  Katavolos Leather Sling "T" Chairs
Pair of  Katavolos Leather Sling "T" Chairs

Pair of Katavolos Leather Sling "T" Chairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of Katavolos Leather Sling "T" Chairs

Located in Plainville, KS

Beautifully reconditioned leather sling chairs with contrasting "T" lateral support.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather and Iron Sling Chairs
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather and Iron Sling Chairs

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Leather Sling Chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafters
Leather Sling Chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafters

Leather Sling Chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafters

By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Distressed leather sling chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafters.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of William Katavolos Leather Sling T-Chairs
Pair of William Katavolos Leather Sling T-Chairs

Pair of William Katavolos Leather Sling T-Chairs

By William Katavolos

Located in North York, ON

These Mid-Century Modern T-chairs are a picture-perfect combination of rustic texture and modern flair. They are each composed of cognac colored saddle leather slung across a T-shape...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

William Katavolos Leather Sling T Chair
William Katavolos Leather Sling T Chair

William Katavolos Leather Sling T Chair

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

William Katavolos Leather Sling T Chair

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International

Located in Brooklyn, NY

William Katavolos leather sling T chair. In near mint condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Swivelling Sling Chairs by William Katavolos
Pair of Swivelling Sling Chairs by William Katavolos

Pair of Swivelling Sling Chairs by William Katavolos

By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of swivelling leather sling chairs, model K, with steel frames by William Katavolos for Leather crafters, American, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Organic Modern Adjustable Office / Home Sling Chair by William Katavolos
Organic Modern Adjustable Office / Home Sling Chair by William Katavolos

Organic Modern Adjustable Office / Home Sling Chair by William Katavolos

By William Katavolos

Located in Oakland, CA

A metal framed swiveling, height-adjustable chair with reclining tension control in brown leather by American architect and designer William Katavolos for Leathercrafter.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

1960s Butterfly Sling Chair and Ottoman in Saddle Leather by William Katavolos
1960s Butterfly Sling Chair and Ottoman in Saddle Leather by William Katavolos

1960s Butterfly Sling Chair and Ottoman in Saddle Leather by William Katavolos

By William Katavolos

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare and very sought after 1960s swivel sling chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafter.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

6 Leather Sling Chairs by Katavolos, Littel, and Kelly
6 Leather Sling Chairs by Katavolos, Littel, and Kelly

6 Leather Sling Chairs by Katavolos, Littel, and Kelly

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International

Located in Chicago, IL

6 Leather sling chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littel, and Douglass Kelly.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Katavolos Laverne Leather Chrome Sling T Chair Ottoman, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Katavolos Laverne Leather Chrome Sling T Chair Ottoman, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Katavolos Laverne Leather Chrome Sling T Chair Ottoman, 1950s

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a rare T-shaped, sling chair and ottoman, with black leather upholstery on a chrome base, and matching ottoman, by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Dougl...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Sling Chair in the Manner of W. Katavolos, R. Littell and D. Kelley
Leather Sling Chair in the Manner of W. Katavolos, R. Littell and D. Kelley

Leather Sling Chair in the Manner of W. Katavolos, R. Littell and D. Kelley

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black leather sling chair in the manner of William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

sling lounge chairs by Katavalos

sling lounge chairs by Katavalos

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H 29 in W 23 in D 24 in

sling lounge chairs by Katavalos

By William Katavolos

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare lounge chair with four chromed rod legs joined by x-stretchers, supporting the original black leather sling seat. William Katavalos, Douglas Kelly and Ross Littell for Lave...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman for LeatherCrafter
Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman for LeatherCrafter

Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman for LeatherCrafter

By William Katavolos

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Condition: This leather sling chair and ottoman for LeatherCrafter are in original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Leather Sling Chair by William Katavolos, Germany, circa 1950
Leather Sling Chair by William Katavolos, Germany, circa 1950

Leather Sling Chair by William Katavolos, Germany, circa 1950

By William Katavolos

Located in Culver City, CA

Leather Sling chair by William Katavolos, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pr. of  Leather Sling & Chrome T Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne
Pr. of  Leather Sling & Chrome T Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne

Pr. of Leather Sling & Chrome T Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of leather sling "T-Chairs", model 3LC, designed by Katavolos, Littell And Kelley For Laverne International.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pr. of Leather Sling & Chrome T Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne
Pr. of Leather Sling & Chrome T Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne

Pr. of Leather Sling & Chrome T Chairs by Katavolos for Laverne

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of leather sling "T-Chairs", model 3LC, designed by Katavolos, Littell And Kelley For Laverne International.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Swivel Leather Sling Lounge Chair by Leathercrafter, New York, circa 1960s
Swivel Leather Sling Lounge Chair by Leathercrafter, New York, circa 1960s

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

Rare 1960s William Katavolous Sculptural Leather Swivel Sling Butterfly Chair
Rare 1960s William Katavolous Sculptural Leather Swivel Sling Butterfly Chair

Rare 1960s William Katavolous Sculptural Leather Swivel Sling Butterfly Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare 1960s wrought iron and heavy luggage tan leather hide sling chair designed by William Katavolous and made by Leathercraft. A great modern design that is very comfortable.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Five Katavolos for Laverne International T Chairs
Set of Five Katavolos for Laverne International T Chairs

Set of Five Katavolos for Laverne International T Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

set of five three-legged leather sling chairs Katavolos for Laverne Model No. 3LC

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Three Legged Black Leather Sling Chairs for Laverne

Pair of Three Legged Black Leather Sling Chairs for Laverne

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Three Legged Black Leather Sling Chairs by Katavolos, Littel, Kelley for Laverne.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

4 Leather & Steel T Chairs by Laverne
4 Leather & Steel T Chairs by Laverne

4 Leather & Steel T Chairs by Laverne

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H 31.5 in W 22 in D 23 in

4 Leather & Steel T Chairs by Laverne

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of four saddle leather and steel sling chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International circa early 1950's. these examples have their original vegetable dyed car...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather Swivel Sling Chair
William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather Swivel Sling Chair

William Katavolos for Leathercrafter Leather Swivel Sling Chair

By William Katavolos

Located in New York, NY

Classic and iconic Katavolos for Leathercrafters leather swivel sling chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS,  classic modernist
Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS,  classic modernist

Leather Sling K Chair By WILLIAM KATAVOLOS, classic modernist

By William Katavolos

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist 1960's Leather Sling K-CHAIR designed by William Katavolos.. Functional art / Sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s William Katavolos for Leathercrafters Leather Lounge Sling K Chair
1950s William Katavolos for Leathercrafters Leather Lounge Sling K Chair

1950s William Katavolos for Leathercrafters Leather Lounge Sling K Chair

By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A 1950s Leather and Iron Swivel Lounge chair designed by WIlliam Katavolos for Leathercrafters.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century William Katavolos Leathercrafter White Sling Swivel Lounge Chair
Mid Century William Katavolos Leathercrafter White Sling Swivel Lounge Chair

Mid Century William Katavolos Leathercrafter White Sling Swivel Lounge Chair

By Leathercrafter, William Katavolos

Located in Troy, MI

A leather swivel lounge K chair by William Katavolos for Leathercrafter New York circa late 1960s Original saddle leather in bone white slung on a black steel architectural frame wi...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Katavolos Sling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal katavolos sling chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every katavolos sling chair was constructed with great care. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage katavolos sling chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a katavolos sling chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A katavolos sling chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one katavolos sling chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Katavolos, Littel, & Kelly, Laverne International and Koby Knoll Click produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Katavolos Sling Chair?

A katavolos sling chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,811, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Katavolos Sling Chair

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether sling chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people like how the leather or fabric sling found on this type of chair cradles them while they sit for long periods. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of sling chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.