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: 1960s
Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet 'Unicorn" Sofa Model U522, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
A Iconic Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet Upholstered Cast Aluminum 'Unicorn' Sofa, Model U522, Introduced 1960, Late 1960'S.
Vladimir Kagan began experimenting with Al...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Aluminum
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
Vladimir Kagan Unicorn sofa for Kagan Designs, 1967. Very Rare. One Owner.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
This original Vladimir Kagan Curved Unicorn sofa has had only one owner and was purchased directly from Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. in 1967. The design ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Aluminum, Wrought Iron
ViNTAGE ORIGINAL VLADIMIR KAGAN SCULPTA STAR TREK SWIVEL CHESTERFIELD DESK CHAIR
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very cool and highly collectable Vladimir Kagan Chesterfield tufted swivel chair made for the original ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Steel
Table Basse Spider en Teck par Vladimir Kagan pour Sika Mobler - Danemark
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Une table basse connue sous le nom de Spider, fabriquée par le fabricant de meubles danois Sika Møbler dans les années 1960.
La structure en bois est en teck massif.
Les deux secti...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Vintage Signed Dining Chairs, Set Of Eight c. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Glass Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Iconic design by Vladimir Kagan C1960 Sculptural 412 glass and walnut kidney shape cocktail table. Sinuous arms reaching out to collect the shapely kidney glass top. Fabulous style a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Erica Chaise was first designed in 1969 and named after Vladimir Kagan’s wife, beloved needlework maven Erica Wilson. Redesigned with the clean lines and classic feel of the prot...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Acrylic, Mohair
Vladimir Kagan, Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white bouclé fabric arm chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s.
Seat height 18”.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Directional with Left Arm for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Condition: Newly upholstered Vladimir Kagan kidney shaped "cloud" sofa for Directional, designed in the 1960s. Curved sofa with a left facing arm and right facing enlarged bumper. Wa...
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1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Capricorn Tall Back Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Capricorn chairs by Vladimir Kagan. 2 chaises also available.
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1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern, Six Eva Dining Chairs, Lacquer, Maroon Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Six Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern 'Eva' Dining / Side Chairs, Labeled
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan Propeller Glass Top Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asheville, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of mid-century design with this exquisite coffee table designed by Vladimir Kagan and proudly manufactured by Selig in the United States during the 196...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Propeller End Tables
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asheville, NC
Introduce a touch of mid-century magic to your living space with this stunning pair of end tables designed by the legendary Vladimir Kagan.
Crafted during the 1960s and manufactured...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Rare 2 Tier Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Chaise Lounge Sofa Lucite Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Omnibus 2-tier chaise lounge sofa. These pieces rarely come to market and would complement any existing Omnibus sofa sectional. We have several Kagan Omnibus sofa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
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 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.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
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 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
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Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Mid Century Modern Sculptural "Radius" Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Radius cocktail table by Vladimir Kagan. Three sided curved walnut slabs connected by a chromed steel spoke. Glass top is 30" diameter. Hgt is 14.5 In excellent vintage cond...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Zebra Wood & Lucite Floor Lamp c1965 with Provenance
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and tall, 74.5 inches this Zebra Wood with Plexi floor lamp designed by Vladimir Kagan and lived it's previous life in the Dakota apartment b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Lucite, Plexiglass, Zebra Wood
Ceramic table by George Greenamyer for Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sculptural ceramic table by George Greenamyer commissioned for Vladimir Kagan. Shown with 41.5" dia x 1" thick green glass top. Base measures 16" x 16" x 15.25"h
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1960s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan # 6703 Glass & Chrome Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare piece. Straight from the Dakota apartment building in NYC. 41.5 square glass top with a curved and straight edge chrome Base. #6703 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Radius Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional and a beautiful table designed by Vladimir Kagan. Created from curved walnut panels connected by a polished chrome tri-star designed spoke. Glass is flawless.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Chrome
Vladimir Kagan For Kagan-Dreyfuss Steel And Velvet Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 8 solid steel dining chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss in the 1960's newly-re-upholstered in Donghia velvet fabric, in vintage condition with minor ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely rare and highly sought-after collectors piece by Vladimir Kagan is his Model #U-522 'Unicorn' curved sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. designed and produced circa 1963, shortly after Kagan separated from Hugo Dreyfuss of Kagan-Dreyfuss. This investment grade collectible design features soft and supple light grey tufted leather over two aluminum 'Unicorn' bases, large enough to seat four people.
There is not much comparison for this awe inspiring statement piece, ideal for an interior designer looking for a show-stopper that is fitting for the most demanding and critical client. Incredible design of utmost rarity and fabulous ready-to-use condition with that light patina you want to see. From an art/ design collector's perspective - this sofa is simply the bees knees...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Blue Microfiber by Directional Furniture
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vintage Vladimir Kagan Cloud Serpentine sofa in blue microfiber by Directional Furniture Company.
Original label underneath, Directional, Made in USA.
Note: The sofa needs n...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Lucite, Wood, Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Rare Unicorn Stool in Aluminum and Ivory Bouclé, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. very rare Unicorn triangular stool with ivory bouclé upholstered cushion on cast and polished aluminum...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Aluminum
Midcentury Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Curved Sofa in Ivory Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. Recently reupholstered in high quality ivory ...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Walnut and Glass End Tables
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We can bring this item to you curbside for local, in-person viewing. Inquiries welcome.
Handsome midcentury pair of tables featuring gracefully curved walnut veneer panels, contra...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Architectural Louvered & Illuminated Room Divider with COA, 1967
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly rare louvered and illuminated room divider in solid walnut floating over a cylindrical brass foot, custom-designed by Vladimir Kagan circa 1967. Six sculptural, marquise-shaped slats are angled at 45 degrees to the frame and flank the light box which houses a single 6-foot fluorescent bulb.
Authenticated by and registered with the Vladimir Kagan Design Group, this piece is offered to the collector with all corresponding documents including certificate of authenticity, company letter, related archival photos, and numbered registration plaque. While their archivists have seen similar slatted dividers that Kagan designed (see last image in this listing), they’d not seen one with an incorporated lighting element before and thus feel that this example may well be one-of-a-kind or, at the very least, from a strictly limited run.
That said, it seems that this general concept of combining lighting with room partitioning...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Brass
Vladimir Kagan Triangular Stool or Ottoman for the Kagan New York Collection
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Vladimir Kagan stool or ottoman for the New York Collection. This is a vintage showroom sample in all original excellent condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Cubist Dining Chairs- Set Of 8
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 cubist dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan. The chairs were refinished and reupholstered in a heavy gold colored chenille years ago. Unfortunately the original labels were refin...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Chenille, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bar Cart
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass, glass, and mahogany tea trolley on casters.
Measure: Highest part 31".
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 'Serpentine' Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1960, Signed and Registered
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly rare 'Serpentine' sofa (Model 150-BS) by Vladimir Kagan has just been authenticated by Kagan Design Group and includes a signed registration tag and authentication packet which includes a typed letter explaining the details around the history of the sofa. This gorgeous early production 'original' of the Serpentine design is from the late 1950s to early 1960s based on the construction details as detailed from Kagan Design, they explained in an email:
"The Serpentine Sofa is indeed an excellent example of an early Kagan curved sofa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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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