Ross Littell

ROSS LITTELL (New York, 1924-2000) for ICF of Padova, Milan, ca. 1960.
Pair of armchairs.
Steel and camel-colored leather.
Reupholstered.
Measurements: 83 x 51 x 61 cm.

Set of two armchairs designed by Ross Littell for the Milanese company ICF. It is possible to relate its design with other similar ones that the New Yorker made for the same brand, such as the Luar Lounge armchair. Both are inspired by the slipper chair, elegantly stylizing its lines. The curved frame is prolonged by two legs on trestles that extend horizontally, and the seat is joined to the back with camel-colored leather fabric that provides comfort and flexibility.
Ross Littell was a distinguished American designer. He co-founded the design firm Littell & Kohn with his partner, Nan Kohn. In the 1950s. Littell began his career working for several interior design firms, including those of Dorothy Draper and William Pahlmann. In 1954, he co-founded Littell & Kohn, which quickly became a successful and prestigious firm in the interior design world. Over the years, Littell has worked on numerous prestigious projects, including the renovation of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York and the design of the Plaza Hotel ballroom. He has also worked on residential projects for high-profile clients, such as the Kennedy and Rockefeller families. In addition to interior design, Littell also had a passion for furniture and accessory design. He created several furniture, fabric and wallpaper collections throughout his career. Ross Littell was honored for his work on several occasions, including the Pratt Institute Award of Merit and the Society of Interior Designers Award of Merit. He died in 2000 at the age of 76.