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
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Cinnabar Ultrasuede
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty Zoe sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather.
Ultrasuede
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed with and currently available in our shop - Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in...
Upholstery, Faux Fur
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics.
Suede
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s Pair of Directional Post Modern Sw...
Brass
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop- Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair & Custom Ottoman in Ivory Holly Hunt Alpaca Pair of Directional Post Modern Swi...
Brass
$6,768Sale Price|38% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather...
Ultrasuede
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Later, the 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather, also a Kagan design was created in the early 2000's to carry on this classic style.
Leather, Lucite
Signed Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
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 Zimmer-Rohde velvet.
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 Kagan blends bold organic form with irresistible comfort.
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 masterfully reupholstered in a sumptuous moss green mohair. It will elevate any in...
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 masterfully reupholstered in a sumptuous pumpkin mohair. It will elevate any interi...
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 does show signs of wear, such as areas that show more use. I have both a matching...
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' Sofa, America circa 2000
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 2000 In original velvet, manufactured by American Leather, USA. 89”w x 40”d x 32”h 17” seat Ref. SOFA331 $ 26,400
Velvet
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 the original microfiber suede upholstery. Please note dimensions listed as overall ...
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
Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine' sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this pair of 'Zo...
Bouclé
"Zoe" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Iconic addition to any living space - brand new upholstery in a mauve velvet.
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.
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
Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather...
Ultrasuede
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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 original upholstery and priced with reupholstery in mind. Would work well in a variety...
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.
Leather
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.
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 luxurious mohair and ready for placement.
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 Zoe sofa is very similar to Vladmir Kagan's serpentine sofa, although slightly smaller.
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 does show signs of wear, such as areas that show more use. Would work well in a var...
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
And this Zoe Sofa? It’s no exception. Designed in the early 2000s for American Leather, this beauty is like the slightly smaller, flirtier sibling to Kagan’s iconic Cloud Sofa for Di...
Velvet
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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
Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine' sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this pair of 'Zo...
Bouclé
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
Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine' sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa designed by Kagan, this pair of 'Zo...
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.
Fabric
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs.
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.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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