William Katavolos
William Katavolos (* 1924 ) is a Greek-American architect , urban planner and furniture designer. He is professor at the Pratt Institute in New York and vice director of the Center for Experimental Structures .
He became known in the 1950s / 1960s with his archetypal, classic furniture designs. The T-Chair for “Laverne” made of tubular steel with a stretched piece of leather is often counted among the most important chairs of the 20th century. Katavolos is currently engaged in urban planning and experimental structures.
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SURNAME | Katavolos, William |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Greek-American architect, urban planner and furniture designer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1924 |