Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s for American Leather, signed - excellent vintage condition
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s for American Leather, signed - excellent vintage condition
Fabric
$12,000
H 30.25 in W 44 in D 92 in
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan didn’t just design furniture—he created seductive works of furni-art. And this Zoe
Velvet
$7,600 / set
H 19 in Dm 29 in
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
inventory. Photographed with and currently available in our shop - Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs. Made by American Leather /Room and
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
with a bold, sculptural presence. This "Zoe" Sofa, mirroring the fluidity of his early Kagan-Dreyfuss
Suede
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Teddy Bear Fabric Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric Pair of
Brass
$2,400
H 36 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy
Brass
$7,600Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful organic shaped Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa. Recover this stunning sofa in any fabric of
Velvet
Signed Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' Sofa for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Vladimir Kagan ' Zoe ' sofa for American leather.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe Sofa"
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Original brown upholstery.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe Sofa"
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Original brown upholstery.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored in a high pile, wool velvet and in excellent condition. This sofa features an organic profile and the appearance of a low sofa while overall maintaining the seat heigh...
Velvet
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H 32 in W 90 in D 43 in
Vladimir Kagan ‘Zoe’ Sofa – Sculptural Elegance in Luxurious Zimmer-Rohde Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Victoria, BC
Experience the sculptural elegance of the Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa, freshly upholstered in luxurious
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa – Sculptural Elegance in Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Victoria, BC
A true statement piece from one of the great masters of modern design. The “Zoe” sofa by Vladimir
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather, circa 2000s. This piece has been
Mohair, Foam
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been
Mohair
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Organic Freeform Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Organic modernist sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Original upholstery is free of any major blemishes but
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa, American Leather, Organic Modern
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic cloud or serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Currently in
Ultrasuede
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofas in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' sofas were produced by American Leather for a short
Bouclé
"Zoe" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Iconic addition to any living space - brand new upholstery in
Fabric
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs, circa 2000s. Made by American Leather /Room
Ultrasuede
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H 31.25 in W 92 in L 31.25 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Red Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather
Ultrasuede
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H 31 in W 94 in D 44 in
White Curved Zoe Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Signed.
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. These were
Leather
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H 32 in W 92 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Mirrored “Zoe” Sofas, American Leather, Organic Modernist
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful mirrored pair of sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Both are in
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe Sofa”
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
“Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered in plush mohair upholstery.
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Cloud Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely cloud Zoe cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Just reupholstered
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan. This vintage sofa is newly upholstered in a
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Roanoke, VA
Elegant modernist “Zoe” freeform sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. In original ivory upholstery.
Textile
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather has all the great staples of a Kagan design
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Freeform Sofa, Organic Modernist, Microfiber
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Organic modernist sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Original upholstery is free of any major blemishes but
Upholstery
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofas in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' sofas were produced by American Leather for a short
Bouclé
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofas in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' sofas were produced by American Leather for a short
Bouclé
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs. Made by American Leather /Room and
Fabric
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning Zoe sofas by Vladimir Kagan. We love the organic, curvilinear shape of these pieces
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American
Ultrasuede
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Beige Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design is called the 'Zoe' sofa and was produced by
Ultrasuede
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H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in White Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather
Ultrasuede
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this 'Zoe' sofa
Bouclé
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this 'Zoe' sofa
Bouclé
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this 'Zoe' sofa
Bouclé
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this 'Zoe' sofa
Bouclé
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa Reupholstered in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
later 'Shorty' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by
Bouclé
Sold
H 31 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan Curved Zoe Sofa in White Boucle for American Leather, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather has all the great staples of a Kagan design
Bouclé
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H 31 in W 92 in D 44 in
Vladimir Kagan Curved Zoe Sofa in White Boucle for American Leather, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather has all the great staples of a Kagan design
Bouclé
Sold
H 32 in W 93.5 in D 41 in
Pair White / Ivory Curved Leather Zoe Cloud Sofas by Vladimir Kagan, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of two, mirror image, Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for American
Leather
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H 29.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Michael Wolk, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric Vladimir Kagan Wood & Chrome
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Freeform Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Organic modernist sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Beautifully upholstered in off white boucle fabric
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Providence, RI
This is an authentic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa, one of his most iconic designs. The sofa features a
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa in Cream Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Providence, RI
This is an authentic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa, one of his most iconic designs. The sofa features a
Bouclé
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
$9,620 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in
Large Oval Green Marble Dining Table with Column Legs in the style of Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Contemporary Pendant Lamps 'Bang' in Black Lava Stone
By Buzao, Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
Pendant lamps 'Bang' by Buzao x Bentu Design. After concrete and terrazzo versions, let's meet the black lava stone and white marble versions! (Sold individually) 31 cm High; 4,5 ...
Lava
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$5,224 / set
H 16.15 in Dm 47.25 in
Handcrafted w/ Plaster - Textured Coffee Table Set “Sami” – Organic Shape
Located in Ranst, BE
Handmade plaster coffee table on wooden base Indoor use, outdoor finish available on demand (+25%) Stain & scratch resistant, easy to maintain Customizable in size, color and sha...
Cement, Limestone
$7,800
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Vintage Curved Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional in the 1980s. Great flowing lines with signature disc bases and thick lucite center support. Fabric is origi...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six French Os de Mouton baroque style dining chairs crafted from oak. The stylish chairs feature a moss green mohair velvet upholstery bordered by patinated brass tac...
Brass
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$60 / item
H 11.7 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House
By Rizzoli International Publications, Michael S. Smith
Located in New York, NY
The long-awaited insider's look at one of the design milestones of the twenty-first century: Michael S Smith's celebrated decoration of the Obama White House, featuring a foreword by...
Paper
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
Ceramic, Clay
$11,002 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Bambole Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole pair of chairs, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. Dims: H 73cm D 88cm W 80cm SH 40/41cm
Alpaca
Globo Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue solid acrylic cabochons. Small footprint but big impact, our Globo cons...
Brass
Black Ceramic Table Lamp White Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed. Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Clay, Linen
Handcrafted English Oak Tiered Nightstand Table
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
An adapted version of our architectural oak pillar nightstands/end tables. Designed and totally handcrafted in England using traditional cabinetry techniques with the most beautiful ...
Oak
$5,000 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 42 in
Charcoal Blocks, Sculptural, Geometric, Shou Sugi Ban Coffee or Side Tables
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Charcoal Blocks are a grouping of five upright and angled tables. Each of the individual pieces sits with a tilted stance and together they can be organized into a row, grouped l...
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
3 Piece Modular Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Piece Modular sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988. Original white fabric is in good condition. There is a spot on one cushion.
Fabric
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.
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.