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Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
H 38 in W 32 in D 40 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair in a Charcoal Dark Blue Mohair. One
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
H 60.25 in W 37.75 in D 34 in
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
H 68.75 in W 41.5 in D 42 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc during the 1950s in New York. Each of the two chests are signed on the back
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.25 in W 100 in D 19 in
Set of 20 Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Steel Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
but retain that Kagan "WOW" factor. High design and high quality construction. The frames are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
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
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Acrylic, Mohair
Crescent Swivel Loung Chair Brass Base by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous swivel lounge chair designed and manufactured by Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Post Modern pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel chairs freshly reupholstered in soft ivory
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
sleek, modernist designs that combined organic shapes with high-tech materials.
Kagan began his
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
gently support the back of your knees and neck. This Vladimir Kagan Rocker was freshly professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
H 37.5 in W 32.25 in D 41.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Rare "Luxus Executive Chair" with Lucite Arms 1970s (Signed)
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern glam. Chic and high art without a doubt. Unlike
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Vintage Signed Dining Chairs, Set Of Eight c. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denville, NJ
inclusion of loose cushions and padded backs ensures a high level of comfort, while the signature “Cubist
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Gorgeous Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas Mid-Century Modern Preview
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
the same-not bookmatched-see 2nd and 3rd photos. The high part of the back is on the right on both
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Style 1950’s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ivory Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hollywood, FL
Vintage Midcentury Modern sofa newly reupholstered with performance high quality ivory velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan "Clos" Chairs in Fabric and Lucite, Set of 6
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of 6 1970's Vladamir Kagan "Clos" dining chairs in lucite on castors. The high back chairs
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Fabulous Set of 4 White Painted Steal "Capricorn" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 4 of white painted metal "Capricorn" high back dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan.
These are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42 in W 18.75 in D 28 in
Vladimir Kagan by Preview 3 Piece Attached 'Sectional' Sofa
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kagan iconic biomorphic style that defines the 1980s. This 88-inch wide, 36-inch deep, and 27-inch high
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan L-Shape 5-Seat Sectional Sofa in Pale-Grey Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Barrowford, GB
furniture designer, Vladimir Kagan.
As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this Kagan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Clos Dining Chairs with Arms and Lucite Legs Mid Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultra rare pair of 1970's Vladamir Kagan "Clos" dining armchairs in lucite on castors. The high
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
celebrated Mid-Century Modern Icon Vladimir Kagan. Modern, warm and inviting this is a revolutionary model in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 29 in W 35 in D 36 in
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
curves, this particular Vladimir Kagan sofa has a lovely extending seat back that emanates with a scroll
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
curves, this particular Vladimir Kagan sofa has a lovely extending seat back that emanates with a scroll
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Mirror Image Marilyn Chaise Lounges by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Lounges by renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern. Chic. High Art. Unlike traditional
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 32 in W 68 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
blossoming arms - I've arrived. A total gossip beckoning settee, the high back seat is position one
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
very excited to offer a rare pair of Mom & Pop Vladimir Kagan swivel wingback chairs with matching
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 40 in W 32 in D 30 in
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Chaise Lounge in Ivory White Bouclé c. 1986
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post Modern Chaise Lounge by renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern glam. Chic and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 32 in W 68 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Post Modern Vladimir Kagan for Directional Style Swivel Lounge Chair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
chair has a high back and has been professionally upholstered in white boucle fabric. Very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin High Back Archie Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sculpted walnut high back Archie lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Directional 314 Model High Back Lounge Chair in Grey Velvet
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Directional furniture, which is known for its high quality manufacturing. Many famed designers such as Milo
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Sculpted Legs Vintage Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denville, NJ
piece and ensuring smooth operation of movable parts like doors and drawers. Receive a high-quality
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1980s Postmodern Chairs - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
living room chairs or dining table chairs. The seat is 18” high and they feel structured vs laid back.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Superb Vladimir Kagan “Nautilus” Corkscrew Armchair and Footstool in Brown Ultra
Located in Barrowford, GB
, Vladimir Kagan.
As you will no doubt be aware by your interest in this Kagan masterpiece, his pieces are
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
H 78 in W 90 in D 90 in
Pair of Vintage Preview Accent Chairs on Brass Caster Wheels
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Brooklyn, NY
without compromising comfort. The cushioned high back and slim arm rests offer sufficient support, and the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Designer Lucite T-Back Side / Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage designer lucite t-back side chair or desk chair. Very high quality well made forms
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Sofa and Chaise Set in Modern Geometric Neutral Fabric in Style of Steve Chase
By Vladimir Kagan, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
reupholstered it in a high end neutral small scale geometric fabric. The set includes a long sofa, chaise
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26 in W 108 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Preview Tri Leg Post Modern Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Ivory Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
elicits attention. Sculptural high art silhouette. Reminiscent of curvy Vladimir Kagan designs. Barrel
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 25.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
1950s "La Gondola" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Belgian Linen and Goatskin
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
bracket back, exaggerated curved arms, and floating open back is a true masterwork. The cushion with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Goatskin, Linen, Mahogany
H 31.25 in W 84 in D 30 in
1950s Edward Wormley Dunbar Green Wool Sofa model 5138 Mahogany Base (2 avail)
By Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
mahogany base and is upholstered with new foam and a high end green wool fabric from Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 31 in W 91.75 in D 33 in
Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Custom Swivel Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional, Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
professionally upholstered in soft ivory white bouclé. Barrel back and large cushioned seat envelop you in deep
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 31.25 in W 37 in D 35 in
Greta Grossman Rare Velvet Lounge Chair for Barker Brothers, 1940s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Coronado, CA
solidly built and heavy. The form remind us of some early designs by Vladimir Kagan, though this chair
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Sheepskin & Chrome Slipper Chairs c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Like floating in a luxurious penthouse high in the sky, this pair of Milo Baughman style 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Michael Wolk
Located in Saint Louis, MO
ivory bouclé. Frequently mistaken as designed by Vladimir Kagan, these Michael Wolk Miami chairs are
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Eight Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attached to graceful
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brown and white cowhide leather with black lacquered frames. The seats and backs have soft cowhide
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frames. The seats and backs have supple orange leather upholstery and are attached to graceful polished
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather with lacquered black frames. The seats and backs have supple black leather upholstery and are
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Brand New Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather with lacquered black frames. The seats and backs have supple black leather upholstery and are
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
caramel colored cowhide leather (aka hair-on-hides) with black lacquered frame. The seat and back has soft
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cowhide leather with black lacquered frames. The seat and back has soft hair-on hide leather upholstery
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with lacquered black frames. The seats and backs have supple black leather upholstery and are attached
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic kagan high back available at 1stDibs. A kagan high back — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 174 options for an antique or vintage kagan high back now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a kagan high back — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right kagan high back, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kagan high back over the years, but those crafted by Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Guido Faleschini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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A kagan high back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,800, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $110,000.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Kagan High Back
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
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