Kagan Chrome Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, sofa model ‘Serpentine’, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in velvet for Directional USA 1999
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in velvet for Directional USA 1999
Incredible sculptural lounge sofa
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$23,399
H 30.32 in W 153.55 in D 59.06 in
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Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa in red. The sofa is in good vintage condition with a uniform
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
piece sits upon four curved chrome feet which follow the lines of the sofa and has a bright original red
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan “Cloud” Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly reupholstered in Maharam fabric, with original chrome feet.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Petite Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning petite cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan. This cloud sofa features Kagan
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Leather "Cloud" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A white leather free-form shaped sofa with a polished chrome base by famed American designer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa upholstered in a canary yellow velvety stretch fabric on chrome base
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, America, 20th century.
Large scale, chrome base, newly
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, America, 20th century.
Large scale, chrome base, newly
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
America circa 1980
Recently upholstered in velvet on chrome legs
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Sofas with Tables
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of matching sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The sofas are done in a white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning petite cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. This cloud sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Large Directional, 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural lounge sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional, United
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
10 Feet Serpentine Sofa & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare 10 feet sofa and ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan probably from the late 1970's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
"Cloud" Style Sofa, after Vladimir Kagan
By Lazar Industries, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan's 'Cloud' Sofa for Directional.
Newly reupholstered in luxurious Alpaca Mohair by Maharam
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Style Lucite and Red Leather Sling Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful red leather and Lucite sling sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan.
The leather is very
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic serpentine cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan for directional, 1970s. This piece is in original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Petite Cloud Sofa Settee with Chrome Bases by Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
A smaller custom version of the popular cloud sofa. Super comfortable. In great original condition
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
American Leather Kagan Menlo Park Style Curved 3-PC Suede Leather Sectional Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Contemporary sectional sofa inspired by
Kagan's model "Menlo Park," by American
Leather. All makers
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.75 in W 162 in D 76 in
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and poof USA 1990
By Vladimir Kadnár
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large and iconic sculptural lounge sofa and poof designed by Vladimir Kagan and
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Karan Style Serpentine Biomorphic Sofa in Powder Blue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in View Park, CA
COOL BLUE: Kagan style serpentine sofa in powder blue microsuede with chrome base. Wavy seat with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Beautiful Serpentine / Cloud Sofa in Toast Color, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning curved sofas in the boucle toast fabric in very good to excellent condition. Very few if
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Linen Serpentine Kidney "Cloud" Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Post-modern sculptural serpentine cloud chaise lounge sofa rendered in grey beige oyster linen with
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa on Chrome Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Original blue-grey suede leather upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa on Chrome Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Original blue-grey ultra suede upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Style Sofa Couch Vintage Curved Kidney Cloud Chrome Ultrasuede R
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency Vladimir Kagan style cloud curved sofa with chrome feet. Original fabric
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 98 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in wool velvet on chrome bases with lucite center leg.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe Sofa”
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
“Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered in plush mohair upholstery.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Petite Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning petite cloud sofa by Vladimir Kagan. This cloud sofa features Kagan
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Luxurious Vladimir Kagan Style Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NJ
Luxurious Vladimir Kagan attributed "Cloud" sofa, circa 1980s. Freshly reupholstered in a plush
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Curved Cloud Sofa with Chrome Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud curved sofas, on chrome feet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Style Cloud Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful cloud sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Chromed feet, upholstered in an ultra-suede
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa in Grey Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, velvet, chrome, United States, 1960s
This serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa in Pink Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, serpentine sofa, pink faux suede, chrome, United States, 1960s.
This serpentine
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Small Directional, 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural lounge sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional, United
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America, 21st Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America, 21st century.
Original upholstery with Chrome Base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and poof USA 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large and iconic sculptural lounge sofa and poof designed by Vladimir Kagan and
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa in Claret Red Faux Cowhide & Sterling Silver Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa by Directional featuring two-tone reupholstery that highlights
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 94 in D 44 in
Platinum Velvet Mid-Century Modernist Sofa in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
With its sinuous forms and graceful lines, this sofa instantly recalls the timeless designs of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumental sculptural sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan. It was manufactured in the 1980s and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa. Chrome base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cloud Sofa with Chrome Base in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic cloud sofa on chrome feet in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Original fabric in fairly decent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan attributed Sofa, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A Vladimir Kagan attributed Serpentine Sofa with chrome feet 1980s
Fully Reupholstered by the
Category
Vintage 1980s Central American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Directional, USA, 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Amazing lounge sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, USA, 1956. This sofa was designed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful original red sofa in free form design.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Directional, Usa, circa 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Amazing large lounge sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan Dreyfuss, USA, 1990. This sofa was
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Custom Sectional Leather Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large J-shaped sectional sofa was custom-made by Vladimir Kagan. It is composed of two
Category
Late 20th Century American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
"Serpentine" Sofa and Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan, USA, circa 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wilnis, UT
Very rare sofa model "Serpentine" with ottoman, designed by Vladimir Kagan in the 1950's and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 30.71 in W 112.21 in D 45.28 in
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W96 D40 H31 SW85 SD25 SH15
Newly reupholstered sofa in a textured honey chenille velvet all on
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Two late 20th Century Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa with Chrome
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered are two late 20th century modern "Cloud" sofas with chrome base by Vladimir Kagan for
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Serpentine Sofa Circa 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Amazing large lounge sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. It is one of the most iconic designs by Kagan
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Curved Sofa in Grey Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Curved serpentine sofa with right side circular chaise, upholstered in grey mohair on brushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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Kagan Chrome Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kagan chrome sofa for your home. Each kagan chrome sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and fabric. There are many kinds of the kagan chrome sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A kagan chrome sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one kagan chrome sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Weiman produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Kagan Chrome Sofa?
Prices for a kagan chrome sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,600 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $10,498.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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