Vladimir Kagan Furniture
American, German, 1927-2016
The pioneers of modern furniture design in America in the mid-20th century all had their moments of flamboyance: Charles and Ray Eames produced the startling, biomorphic La Chaise; George Nelson’s firm created the Marshmallow sofa; Edward Wormley had his decadent Listen to Me chaise. But no designer of the day steadily offered works with more verve and dynamism than Vladimir Kagan. While others, it seems, designed with suburban households in mind, Kagan aimed to suit the tastes of young, sophisticated city-dwellers. With signature designs that feature sleekly curved frames and others that have dramatic out-thrust legs, Kagan made furniture sexy.
Kagan’s father was a Russian master cabinetmaker who took his family first to Germany (where Vladimir was born) and then to New York in 1938. After studying architecture at Columbia University, Kagan opened a design firm at age 22 and immediately made a splash with his long, low and sinuous Serpentine sofa. Furniture lines such as the Tri-symmetric group of glass-topped, three-legged tables and the vivacious Contours chairs soon followed.
Kagan’s choices of form and materials evolved through subsequent decades, embracing lucite, aluminum and burl-wood veneers. By the late 1960s, Kagan was designing austere, asymmetrical cabinets and his Omnibus group of modular sofas and chairs. For all his aesthetic élan, Kagan said that throughout his career, his touchstone was comfort. “A lot of modern furniture was not comfortable. And so comfort is: form follows function. The function was to make it comfortable,” he once commented. “I created what I called vessels for the human body.”
A diverse group of bodies have made themselves at home with Kagan designs. Among the famous names who commissioned and collected his designs are Marilyn Monroe, Gary Cooper, Andy Warhol, David Lynch, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and firms such as Gucci and Giorgio Armani. His work is in numerous museum collections, including those of the Victoria & Albert and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Because of its idiosyncrasy, Kagan’s work did not lend itself to mass-production. Kagan never signed on with any of the major furniture-making corporations, and examples of his designs are relatively rare. As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, even decades after their conception, Kagan pieces still command the eye, with their freshness, energy, sensuality and wit.
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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Pair Waterfall Stools, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Pair Waterfall Stools, 1990. Original upholstery in great condition.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983
Pieces can be purchased separately. Please inquire for separate pricing.
Provenance: Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan
Birdseye maple veneer, painted and lacquered wood, Fully Refinished Table...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan Erica High Back Lounge Chair Model Circa 1967
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan’s Erica Contour High Back Swivel, first introduced in 1967, is a body-supportive design that sits on an X-shaped Lucite base. This incredibly comfortable chair is inte...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic
Vladimir Kagan Dining Room Set, Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Labeled, Copeland
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983
Can purchase separately
Birdseye maple veneer, mahogan...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swivel base version in polished ni...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Stainless Steel Bench by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist stainless steel bench designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile bench would work in any interior, wheth...
Category
1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly rare and highly sought-after Vladimir Kagan 'Ondine' wingback armchair, this early production example from circa 1970 and in its original fabric with animal motif. Sign...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Settee in Holly Hunt Great Plains
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Hard to find settee by Vladimir Kagan. Lucite legs, brass fittings and new upholstery by Holly Hunt Great Plains.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Nautilus Chairs Yellow Gold MINT!
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Nautilus Chairs Yellow Gold MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Mohair Wing Chair 100c-S, Polished Nickel Swivel Base, Holly Hunt
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan mohair wing chair 100c, polished nickel swivel base, holly hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swivel base version...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sideboards / Cabinets by, Vladimir Kagan in 1961.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable pair of custom Mid-Century Modern sideboards/cabinets meticulously crafted by the renowned designer Vladimir Kagan in 1961. These exquisite pieces are constru...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Stone, Brass
Lacquered Walnut and Stainless Steel End Tables by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A luxurious lacquered walnut, stainless steel, and leather end table by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci. There are three available each side table is...
Category
1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Corkscrew Swivel Chairs Black & Blue
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Vladimir Kagan for prestigious manufacturer Directional, this symmetrical (left and right) pair of chairs are rare and exclusive. Their distinct and organic design featur...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Floor Lamp Table for Kagan-Dreyfus, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful, one-of-a-kind, custom floor lamp table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss circa 1950s. For this lamp, Kagan used a lovely mix of materials: the table is constructed of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Reed, Glass, Birch
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. Famous for his use of curves and amorphous shapes in furnishings, this Vladimir Kagan clam form chaise lounge has an inviting profile and shape that beckons. The inner walls of the chaise provide all enveloping comfort with wide upholstered channels angled down towards the foot of the chaise. The channels - along with the texture of the ivory white bouclé - ventilate naturally keeping you cozy in winter and cool in summer. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that allow one to recline but are not typically plush, this Vladimir Kagan chaise is the antithesis. Super comfortable seat back, tall upholstered arm rests, thick cushioned seat, and angled upholstered side. Chic, sexy and luxurious. Works for all activities - naughty or nice - at all hours of the day. Enjoy your morning cup of tea or coffee while catching up on emails or reading the latest headlines. Cozy up with a good book and a glass of wine. Activities will be enjoyed all the more reclined atop this Vladimir Kagan Scallop Chaise...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Expandable Dining Table with Leaves. Oak. Custom Made.
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Kansas City, MO
One of a kind custom ordered dining table designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, late 1940s. Patterned Oak top with classic Kagan sculptural le...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs with Custom Ottomans
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These classic Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in super soft curly camel. Modern with ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan, Gucci
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist pair of stainless steel benches designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile pair of benches would work in...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Modern Green Formica and Blond Wood Veneer Extension Dining Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern single-leaf extension dining / conference table with a rectangular top with rounded corners featuring a green formica surface bordered by an inlaid silver...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Vladimir Kagan Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A modernist's dream! Offered is a stunning pair of restored nautilus chairs produced by Vladimir Kagan - one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the 20th century in t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Unicorn Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Cast aluminum, fabric. Model U522, fantastic sensual form and sculptural metal base. An iconic Kagan design. Provenance: Collection of the artist.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Gucci, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist pair of stainless steel benches designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile pair of benches would work in...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mirror Image Marilyn Chaise Lounges by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Whisk yourself away from the worries of the day in this exquisite Pair of Post Modern Chaise Lounges by renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern. Chic. High Art. Unlike traditional chaise lounges that seem to anchor heavily in a room, the Kagan Marilyn...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk with Drawers. Walnut and Cane.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, one of a kind, Vladimir Kagan Desk. Walnut case with cane modesty panel. Super cool and sleek design. Classic Kagan sculptural tripod legs support each side. We believe th...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Executive Desk Chair by Vladimir Kagan. Fabric, chromed metal. High back swivel desk chair with tilt and casters. A great model. 2nd matching chair is available.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan's work commands the eye with its freshness, energy, sensuality, and wit. Classic pair of swiveling "Nautilus" lounge chairs with ottoman by the legendary furniture des...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Cosmos Swiveling Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A "Cosmos" swiveling lounge chair and ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan. Fully restored and upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon Wool Bouc...
Category
1970s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa in Holly Hunt Great Outdoors White Boucle'
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Original Omnibus manufactured by Kagan workroom. Sofa features four parts as follows:
Sofa/chaise -26"H x 61"W x 33"D x16"SH
Sofa/chaise - 26"H x 66.5"W x 55"D x 16"SH
Perch/chaise - 37"H x 72.5"D x 33"W
Large Ottoman inserted...
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Mid-20th Century North American Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Curly Camel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in super soft...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Hurricane Chair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Vladimir Kagan for Directional hurricane chair.
Stunning post modern sculptural hurricane chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
RARE Pair of Curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan are RARELY seen and we just happen to have a pair. A gorgeous duet, each with 3 lucite support legs and gorgeous Joseph Noble Mohair. T...
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20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan for Direction Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Authentic Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Cloud” Sofa. Original tan microfiber fabric. Some water marks on seat please see pictures. Label on bottom.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Rocker
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kensington, MD
In the style of designer Vladimir Kagan, this chair is designed for minimalism and comfort in nearly any space. This sleek rocker features a pair of teak wood “sickle” frames that su...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan 6 Sculptural Cubist Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Cubist dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan. Wood frames with upholstered seats. Retain labels.
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1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century White American Four Seater Sofa - Vintage Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American four seater sofa with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The high seat backrest of the settee, canapé curves seamlessly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Chaise for Preview Furniture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Vladimir Kagan Chaise for Preview Furniture
Upholstered in Schumacher "Snake Rattle Roll" Linen in Ash
Included with one square and one circular pillow in coordinating Schuma...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Linen
Vladimir Kagan 'Capricorn' Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, pair of 'Capricorn' lounge chairs, lacquered metal, United States, circa. 1958
The ‘Capricorn’ chair epitomizes a splendid constructio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Rare Contour Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan. Walnut, upholstery. A classic Kagan form with sculptural walnut frame. Designed in 1953, this example produced c. 1970.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Chaise Lounge in Ivory White Bouclé c. 1986
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A true sculptural work of art, whisk yourself away from the worries of the day in this exquisite Post Modern Chaise Lounge by renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern glam. Chic and high art without a doubt. Unlike traditional chaise...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Vintage Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of vintage Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs on castors. These chairs feature chrome wrapped bases. One of the chairs retains it's original t...
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20th Century American Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Circa .1970. Original fabric is in great condition.
Measurements and a drawing is in pictures.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Tripod Stools Ottomans Footchair Vanity Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Vladimir Kagan stools ottomans.
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chair, Preview 1990
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan swivel chaise lounge chair, 1990's, Preview. Newly reupholstered in gray velvet.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are quite dramatic. There is wear to the upholstery and it ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and important sculptural double dresser was designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc during the 1950s in New York. Each of the two chests are s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
If you're a fan of Vladimir Kagan and are looking for a piece with a story, look no farther. This piece resided in the master bedroom of Vladimir Kagan and Erica Wilson's Park Avenue apartment. This is the Kagan Family Custom Dresser and Desk, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1950. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for he and his wife's bedroom-- this set is truly stunning.
Modular in nature, there is a dresser unit, that is flanked by a file cabinet, diagonally slatted drawers, and a drafting drawer for Kagan's pens. The unit has an attached drafting table with a drawer that features a multi-level adjusting lever where Vladimir Kagan himself used to sit and prepare his sketches.
Below the drafting table, you can see the groove to pullout the drawer was completely hand tooled.
This seat is comprised of hardwood, with rosewood veneer, brass legs and drawer pulls which have been polished back to their original glow, and a laminate top on the drafting table.
This set can be seen as documented in:
Martin Eidelberg, Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Abrams, p. 162
New York Social Diary, Vladimir Kagan, April 15, 2016
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) was a German-born American furniture designer known for his sleek, modernist designs that combined organic shapes with high-tech materials.
Kagan began his career in the 1940s, working for his father's furniture business in Germany. He later immigrated to the United States and started his own design studio in New York City in 1949. Over the next several decades, Kagan created hundreds of iconic designs, including his signature "Sculptured Chair" and "Floating Sofa," which became icons of 1950s and 60s modernism.
Kagan's designs were celebrated for their sculptural quality and unique use of materials, such as fiberglass, lucite, and stainless steel. He also pioneered the use of ergonomics in furniture design, creating pieces that were not only beautiful but also comfortable to use.
Throughout his career, Kagan received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to design, including the American Society of Interior Designers' Designer of Distinction award in 1985 and induction into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 2009.
Kagan's impact on the world of furniture design is incredibly significant. His work helped define the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, and his innovative use of materials and focus on ergonomics continue to influence designers today. His designs are highly sought after by collectors and are displayed in museums around the world.
This set is currently in our gallery with a set of Vladimir Kagan unicorn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Important Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboard / Buffet, Full Dining Set
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Sideboard or Buffet, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983. Part of a full dining room set...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Rare "Cubist" Armchair in Oak 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful and rare Vladimir Kagan “Cubist” armchair 1960s. The striking sculptural and sturdy frame is made out of solid Oak. This conversation starte...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with four pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label.
The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world.
This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Eva Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan, Labeled Full Dining Set
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Table, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983. Labeled, Fully Refinished
Investment grade Important Designer Dining Set -...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan Sectional for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Sectional for Directional, with Great Plains boucle, new hand-cut foam, and wood legs.
Depth 37"
Back Height 30"
Seat...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chair due to its rocking chair abilities cleverly disguised underneath with hidden wooden runners and signature rounded form, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the look of a molded chair.
What's a huge upside about these examples are that they have LeatherTech labels underneath instead of the common and newer American Leather labels. In the 1990s the company was originally founded as LeatherTech and brought huge innovations into the furniture and design industry. Later, in the early 2000's they changed their name to American Leather. Earlier examples made prior to the name change such as this pair are sought-after by collectors and generally carry greater worth.
With Postmodern soaring in popularity, this club chair is just as relevant today as it was when it was first introduced. An excellent choice for designers and collectors alike, the chair and ottoman are signed underneath with The Kagan collection labels and leather swatch...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century American Weiman Bilbao Four Seater Sofa, Canapé by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American Bilbao four seater sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman in good condition. The back rest of the sculptural c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Vladimir Kagan furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vladimir Kagan furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 281 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Vladimir Kagan were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, and Directional. Prices for Vladimir Kagan furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,190 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,500.
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