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Erica Chaise

Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
The Erica chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan. Fully restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt
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Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise Lounge
Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise Lounge
$14,000
H 26 in W 61 in D 34 in
Rare Vladimir Kagan Credenza, Vladimir Kagan Designs, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
; the kind of legs Kagan is known for ie: his Omnibus sofa, Erica chaise, coffee tables, and cloud sofas
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Chrome

Rare Vladimir Kagan Credenza, Vladimir Kagan Designs, 1970s
Rare Vladimir Kagan Credenza, Vladimir Kagan Designs, 1970s
$28,125 Sale Price
25% Off
H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Erica Lucite Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Erica Lucite Chaise Lounge This chaise measures: 26 wide x 59 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Lucite

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Vladimir Kagan Chaise Longue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Show-stopping Vladimir Kagan "Erica" slim Silhouette contour chaise in porcelain-hued bouclé
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Late 20th Century American Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan Chaise Longue
Vladimir Kagan Chaise Longue
H 35 in W 27 in D 59 in
Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Original Erica chaise lounge with Lucite base by Vladimir Kagan. Ready for new upholstery. We
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Lucite

"Erica Chaise" by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
"Erica Chaise", upholstered with cruciform lucite base, by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

"Erica Chaise" by Vladimir Kagan
"Erica Chaise" by Vladimir Kagan
H 35 in W 25 in D 60 in
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful "Erica" chaise designed by Vladimir Kagan. Sits on top a Lucite base.
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Lucite, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue
H 34 in W 26 in D 59 in
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise An iconic form covered in its original ultra suede upholstery.   
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 26 in
Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
The Erica chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan. Perfectly restored and reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

the Erica chaise by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored Erica chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan.
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Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues

the Erica chaise by Vladimir Kagan
the Erica chaise by Vladimir Kagan
H 35 in W 57 in D 26 in
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vladimir Kagan 'Erica' chaise. Modeled after the designer's wife this piece features a
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
H 36 in W 58 in D 25 in
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Lounge Chair, Preview, 1970
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" chaise lounge chair, Preview 1970. Original white fur upholstery and lucite
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fur, Lucite

A Midcentury "Erica" Chaise Longue by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage "Erica" chaise lounge seat, upholstered in grey damask with paisley pattern, supported by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Damask, Plexiglass

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise in Yellow with Lucite Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful "Erica" chaise designed by Vladimir Kagan that floats atop an elegant Lucite base. Newly
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Velvet, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise With Lucite Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan, model 6910, commonly known as the "Erica
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise With Lucite Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan, model 6910, commonly known as the "Erica
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan, Organic "Erica" Chaise Lounge, White Fabric, Acrylic, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An iconic example of Vladimir Kagan furniture. The "Erica" chaise lounge / daybed was designed
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

"Erica" Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan in Creamy Ultrasuede, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
The "Erica" chaise longue (longue) by Vladimir Kagan in Creamy Ultrasuede, 1970s. Very comfortable
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Lucite, Ultrasuede

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of Vladimir Kagan's "Erica" lounge. Lucite acrylic base and fabric upholstery
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2010s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise
H 37 in W 60 in D 25 in
"Erica" Chaise Longue in Gray Platinum Velvet and Lucite by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
The iconic and rare "Erica" chaise longue in newly upholstered luxe gray platinum velvet by
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Lucite, Velvet

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Acrylic, Mohair

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Longue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
Vintage Vladimir Kagan sculptural double arm chaise longue with Lucite base.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Lucite, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Longue
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Longue
H 35 in W 61 in D 26.5 in
Erica Chaise by Vladimir Kagan in Charcoal Gray Chenille
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vladimir Kagan 'Erica' chaise circa early 1970s. This example has an elegant lucite base and has
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chenille, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise on Lucite Base
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Chaise Lounge "Erica" by Vladimir Kagan. Resting on thick lucite base. Stellar condition
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues

Erica Chaise Longue Designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1969, Made in USA
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chaise longue in original condition. A Vladimir Kagan designed in 1969. The chaise has an arm on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan Erica Lounge Chair Chaise with Lucite Base and Original Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An icon designed by an Icon! This sculptural chaise was named after Kagan's wife, needlepoint
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Lounge, circa 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vladimir Kagan “Erica" chaise lounge, circa 1970. This piece has been upholstered in holly hunt
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Bouclé, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise, Knoll Bouclé and Acrylic
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic "Erica" chaise designed by Vladimir Kagan circa 1969. Reupholstered in Knoll Classic Bouclé
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé, Acrylic

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Lounge for Weiman Preview Furniture
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
States circa 1970’s. The “Erica” chaise was named after Kagan’s wife and features a sculptural “S” shaped
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Mohair, Lucite

Original Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise Lounge on Lucite Base In Greige Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Original 1969 Vladimir Kagan's "Erica" chaise lounge, named after his wife, features a right sided
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Style Deco Chaise in White Boucle, 1990's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
, as well as his serpentine sofa, plateau tables and Erica chaise lounges-- which all feature that
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé, Acrylic

Erica Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Stunning Vladimir Kagan "Erica" chaise longue, beautifully upholstered in palest sand silk.
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

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Silk, Wood

Erica Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan
Erica Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan
H 33.5 in W 60 in D 26 in
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan's "Erica" chaise longue on Lucite base. Named after Kagan's wife, this chair
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
H 33.5 in W 65 in D 26 in
Mid Century Vladimir Kagen "Erica" Chaise Longue
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Vladimir Kagen "Erica" Chaise Longue on plexi base with cream raw silk upholstery
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Kagan "Erica" chaise in original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric
Located in Canaan, CT
the "Erica" chaise. this piece belongs in a museum. a floating chaise in a trippy Larsen fabric. a
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20th Century American Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue Model 6910-L
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vladimir Kagan Erica chaise longue, Model-6910L. Chaise is designed with a single
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

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Lucite, Fabric

Erica Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
An original lounge chair by Vladamir Kagan reupholstered by Madeline Weinrib in Lavender Egerton Jacquard
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

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Acrylic, Upholstery

Erica Chaise Lounge
H 34 in W 59 in D 26 in
"Erica" Chaise by Vladimir Kagan in Lucite and Ultrasuede Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish piece was designed by Vladimir Kagan and is known as the "Erica" chaise. The piece has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Ultrasuede, Acrylic, Lucite

Erica chaise lounge by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Inspired by the designer's wife, Erica Wilson, this chaise is a blend of elegance and simplicity
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Erica Chaise Longue by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Curvy, sexy, left-arm Erica lounge chair by Vladimir Kagan. Acrylic base, upholstered in rich
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Acrylic, Silk

Erica Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
A paragon of sensuous, modern elegance - the Erica lounge by Vladimir Kagan. Here, in its original
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Erica Chaise Longue by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful streamlined modernist chaise longue by Vladimir Kagan. The clear lucite base gives this
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Chaise in Tussah Silk with Lucite Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful Kagan design named after his lovely wife.
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan Erica Velvet Upholstered Chaise Longue, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A Vladimir Kagan designed Lucite and Velvet Upholstered Erica Chaise Longue Daybed Model P6910
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Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

Erica Lounge by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous Erica lounge by Vladimir Kagan is ready to go! We've re-upholstered it in a neutral
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan Chaise Longue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular "Erica" chaise longue by Vladimir Kagan. Re-upholstered pure white. Lucite base in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Vladimir Kagan Chaise Longue
Vladimir Kagan Chaise Longue
H 36 in W 60 in D 26 in

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Erica Chaise For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the erica chaise you’re looking for. A erica chaise — often made from fabric, plastic and lucite — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the erica chaise you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right erica chaise, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made erica chaise has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan and Weiman Preview Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Erica Chaise?

Prices for a erica chaise start at $3,800 and top out at $13,900 with the average selling for $9,650.

Finding the Right Chaise-longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.