Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan
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Weiman Furniture Serpentine Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Houston, TX
Weiman Furniture Company Serpentine Sofa. Offered is a stunning curvaceous sofa by Weiman Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Serpentine Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Serpentine Sofa in off white boucle fabric Dimensions: 31"H x 122"W x
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Curvy Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa with Lucite Base
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Bensalem, PA
Original Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa with original Directional tags please feel free to reach
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant vintage Serpentine sofa, designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Model 150BS
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning and rare Serpentine Sofa, Model 150BS, designed by Vladimir Kagan, dates to the 1990s
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, Model 150 BS
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible serpentine sofa from Vladimir Kagan designed in 1950. This example was originally
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Antwerp, BE
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, the Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa embodies the fluid
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Serpentine Sofa with Plinth Base, a timeless addition to any
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Walnut, Fabric, Monumental Serpentine Sofa, USA, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Fabric, Large Serpentine Sofa, USA, 2000s A large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table - 4 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine Sofa Set with Glass-Top Cocktail Table - 4 Piece Set
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass
Amorphous Post Modern Serpentine Sofa in Terra Cotta Velvet for Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
There's not a single straight line in this sexy Post Modern Serpentine Sofa upholstered in a rich
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
Chartreuse Velvet Serpentine Sofa with Tapered Bone Legs
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Electric color meets organic flow in this expansive serpentine sofa. Upholstered in vibrant
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
1980s Weiman Curved Serpentine Sofa and Swivel Chairs, 3 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original rare set of 3, 1980s Iconic serpentine cloud sofa and swivel chairs are packed with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Two Serpentine Sofas, Reupholstered in Dusty Rose Pink Velvet, 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
For your consideration are two serpentine cloud sofas . 1950s-era Serpentine sofa, perhaps the best
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, 1970s Modernist Design, USA 1970
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage large serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Modern Serpentine Sofas by Weiman, for upholstery
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional pair of Weiman serpentine sofas featuring the graceful S-curved silhouette that
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curved Serpentine Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is beyond stunning! Circa 1994, this white sofa features a gorgeous flame stitch
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
1990s Weiman Royal Blue Cloud Serpentine Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, cloud sofa you could hope to find
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa For Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible sculptural lounge sofa, designed by renowned designer Vladimir Kagan and produced by
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Gorgeous Pair of Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofas
$12,000 / set
Gorgeous Pair of Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofas
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of sculptural modern sofas. These sofas are breathtaking in person-sure to make a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American four seater Serpentine sofa with two pillows, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Serpentine Bilbao Sculptural Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Holly Hunt
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Channel Tufted Serpentine Sofa with Chrome Base, 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
postmodern design during the late twentieth century. Featuring a graceful serpentine silhouette, the sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Reupholstered in green mohair. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair by Maharam.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lucite, Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful plush lustrous
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lucite, Mohair
Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) Serpentine sofa, #150 Exceptional and large unique curvaceous form
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
$27,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Directional 5 Piece Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Directional
Located in Southampton, NJ
designs from Directional. The most incredible Directional Serpentine Sofa that may possibly exist. This
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
$3,800Sale Price|40% Off
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kagan's designs such as the 'Cloud' sofa by Directional, the 'Serpentine' sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
by his early 1950s Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine' sofa and his later 'Shorty' sofa, designed his popular
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
'Serpentine' sofa, the 'Shorty' sofa, and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, presents a harmonious blend of
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
$7,125Sale Price|35% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather labels. Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The sofa was upholstered to match a Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa that my
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Bias Hooded Lounge Chair, Faceted Wingback Inspired by Louis XV Sentry
Located in Culver City, CA
have this chair paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and a Karl Springer coffee table and it
Category
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Serpentine Cloud Sofa by
Category
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
1990s Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Original Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Original Fabric Offered for sale is a 1990s in the original red
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Post Modern Channeled Swivel Chairs in Blush Pink Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Monumental Post Modern Raspberry Pink Sorbet Ceramic Lamps by Sunset c. 1980 Amorphous Post Modern Serpentine
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle and Black Leather, 1970's
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle and Black Leather, 1970's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
chair would look incredible matched with other Vladimir Kagan pieces, like a cloud or serpentine sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Victorian Howard & Son Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early Victorian walnut Howard & Son serpentine button back chesterfield sofa. The front turned
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Postmodern Sculptural Curved Serpentine Sectional Snake Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Monumental serpentine snake sectional sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan and Milo Baughman. This
Category
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud, Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Directional 1980s. The Cloud Sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
French 1970s Postmodern Serpentine Modular Sofa by Steiner
Located in London, GB
A postmodern, five-section modular sofa of shapely, serpentine form by Steiner - Paris. The
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wool
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Cy Mann Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa
By Cy Mann
Located in Redding, CT
Cy Mann Designers collection Serpentine Biomorphic Sectional Sofa. Classic Mid Century style. In a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
1950s Harvey Probber Style Ebonized Slipper Lounge Chairs in Heavy Boucle
By Harvey Probber
Located in Culver City, CA
coffee table and a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and not only do they hold their own, they make a subtle
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Gorgeous Butternut Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Organic modern iconic Cloud Sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Serpentine Wave Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Modular ottoman with attachable clips. Reupholstered in Bernhardt Marigold fabric. Ottoman: 45W ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1980s Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Carter Furniture
By Carter Furniture 1
Located in Elkton, MD
Exceptional two-piece sectional sofa by Carter Furniture, featuring a sculptural serpentine form
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman "Sit Tight" Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous serpentine sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chrome base and brocade
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Weiman Furniture Company Post Modern Serpentine Cloud Sofa, in Boucle
By Weiman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Weiman Furniture Company Postmodern “Cloud” Sofa in Couture Bouclé Upholstery 94" W x 39.5" D x 32
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
$6,500Sale Price|48% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Weiman in the 1980s. It features a curved design, with circular
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao serpentine sofas. Newly upholstered in soft grey with pale blue tone
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Serpentine Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Comfortable, large and amazing curved sofa upholstered in sky blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Serpentine Sofa
Located in Miami - W. Palm beach, FL
Graceful lines on this comfortably sized sofa. Reupholstered in Italian mocha linen from Coraggio
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa upholstered in Holly Hunt 'Serenity'
Unavailable
H 31 in W 98 in D 50 in
Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa upholstered in Holly Hunt 'Serenity'
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagen Serpentine sofa newly upholstered with Holly Hunt Great Plains collection in Luca's
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details Giulia sofa is a modern mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Beige Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Beige Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in beige velvet w gold & wood details Giulia Sofa Nude is a modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Viva Magenta Velvet with Gold & Wood Details
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Viva Magenta Velvet with Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Curved Serpentine sofa in Viva magenta velvet with gold & wood details Giulia Sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa with Tag
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous sofa is covered in a beautiful neutral gray fabric. It has walnut pedastool supports
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Acrylic, Fabric, Walnut
Iconic Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Beautiful and elegant Vladimir Kagan sofa model Serpentine. This exemplar is the largest size and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather
Pair of Mid-19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Framed Serpentine Sofa's
Unavailable
H 70.87 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Framed Serpentine Sofa's
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A pair of mid-19th century Continental sofas that have recently been reupholsters using traditional
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Yellow Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Yellow Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Giulia Sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sectional Curvy Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Polished Brass Details
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 143.71 in D 49.22 in
Contemporary Sectional Curvy Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Polished Brass Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Gyvaté Serpentine Sofa is a three-part sectional sofá with an elegant curvy silhouette. With an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned ho...
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved serpentine cloud sofa for Directional. Leather en silver fabric.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Edwardian Serpentine Camel Back Sofa Circa 1915
Located in Bedford, NY
Recently reupholstered in a fine multi colored striped chenille. Mahogany legs with box wood inlay - 24"ht arm.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Style Three-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in South San Francisco, CA
seat depth on sides are approximate due to curved nature of couch
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Green
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned ho...
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Serpentine' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Curt Single Module – Fabric Barcelona 'Serpentine' – Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 20th Century Modern Serpentine Curved Velvet Sofa in Navy Blue Color
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 80.32 in D 48.04 in
Vintage 20th Century Modern Serpentine Curved Velvet Sofa in Navy Blue Color
Located in Zagreb, HR
Exceptionally well crafted vintage curved sculptural sofa upholstered in original navy blue velvet
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Hepplewhite Camelback Sofa with Serpentine Back and Seat with Spade Fee
Unavailable
H 41 in W 98 in D 36 in
Mahogany Hepplewhite Camelback Sofa with Serpentine Back and Seat with Spade Fee
Located in Providence, RI
This elegant sofa has fine stylized lines with a serpentine curved front seat rail making for a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Curt-Set 9 - E.G. Flexible Small Corner Sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 93.71 in D 66.93 in
Curt-Set 9 - E.G. Flexible Small Corner Sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39
Located in Berlin, BE
Family Business. Nine modules are the family set in the Curt modular sofa system. A corner sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Curt-Set 12, E.G. Flexible Large Corner Sofa, Barcelona, Serpentine, V3347/3
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 120.48 in D 93.71 in
Curt-Set 12, E.G. Flexible Large Corner Sofa, Barcelona, Serpentine, V3347/3
Located in Berlin, BE
to loll around on. So that it doesn't get boring, the flexible sofa system enables to create a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Curt-Set 15 - e.g. Flexible U-shaped sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (G
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 133.86 in D 66.93 in
Curt-Set 15 - e.g. Flexible U-shaped sofa - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (G
Located in Berlin, BE
exhausting. Therefore you have a lot of space to rest. Curt is more than a modular sofa system, it is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Milo Baughman Style Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Milo Baughman style serpentine sectional sofa. curved forms. Entirely upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Curt cushion 60x30 - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 3.94 in
Curt cushion 60x30 - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Located in Berlin, BE
Curt sofa cushion Curt sofa cushions perfectly complement the modular Curt sofa, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Italian sofa with ebonized carved frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fabulous serpentine back sofa of grand scale with ebonized carved apron and cabiole legs; frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Burlap
Continental 19th Century Empire Scroll End Sofa
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
An exquisite 19th century mahogany Empire scroll end sofa. The serpentine back with central fantail
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Vladimir Kagan Sectional Sofa by Preview, circa 1990s
By Preview
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Beautiful vintage serpentine sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, custom made in the Post
Category
1990s North American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1970 Modular Serpentine Camel Sectional by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Staten Island, NY
970 Modular Serpentine Sectional in beautiful camel color, by Thayer Coggin Total length: 160
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curt-Set 3 - E.G. Flexible Bench - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 'Green'
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 80.32 in D 26.78 in
Curt-Set 3 - E.G. Flexible Bench - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 'Green'
Located in Berlin, BE
not yet become a sofa system, but it is modular and flexible. Inside each Curt module there is not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Serpentine Custom Made Cloud Sectional by Weiman
By Steve Chase
Located in Staten Island, NY
This sectional is custom made by Weiman (See the label in the last photo) in the style of Vladimir Kagan The sectional has 3 pieces. One of the most unique features of this sectio...
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curt-Set 7 - E.G. Flexible 2-Seater with Armrests - Barcelona - Serpentine - V33
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 7 - E.G. Flexible 2-Seater with Armrests - Barcelona - Serpentine - V33
Located in Berlin, BE
The classic seven. Why not turn a Modular Sofa into a classic sofa. A really compact, cosy couch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Curt-Set 6 - e.g. Flexible 3-seater - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 6 - e.g. Flexible 3-seater - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa System is also a classic sofa bed. But also a two-seater with armrests, a double couch, three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Curt-Set 4 - E.G. Flexible 2-Seater - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 'Green'
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 53.55 in D 40.16 in
Curt-Set 4 - E.G. Flexible 2-Seater - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 'Green'
Located in Berlin, BE
More than four seasons! With four modules of the Curt sofa system, modularity really takes off
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Ba
Unavailable
H 32 in W 186 in D 50 in
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Ba
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Staten Island, NY
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Serpentine Sectional With Chrome Mirror Base Total length
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 76 in W 500 in D 102 in
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 196.86 in D 40.16 in
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Table Basse Spider en Teck par Vladimir Kagan pour Sika Mobler - Danemark
Unavailable
H 21.66 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Table Basse Spider en Teck par Vladimir Kagan pour Sika Mobler - Danemark
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Serpentine Sofa tout en courbes (1949), et la collection de sièges emblématique Omnibus. En 2004, Vladimir
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Serpentine Console Sofa Table
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 58 in D 19 in
CENTURY Cardella Collection Cherry Italian Serpentine Console Sofa Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Provincial style sofa table by Century Furniture, from their Cardella Collection. Cherry
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Serpentine Wooden 20th Century Daybed Sofa Centre Bench Bed Louis XV Style
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Serpentine Wooden 20th Century Daybed Sofa Centre Bench Bed Louis XV Style
Located in Dorking, Surrey
bolster cushions, which I will supply); or, as a sofa, resting the large cushions against a wall (with 2
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Calico, Wood
Regency Mahogany Child's Sofa, c. 1820
Located in St. Louis, MO
Regency mahogany child's sofa, the serpentine top rail over the upholstered seat and back; the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Children's Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
Unavailable
H 40 in W 75 in D 58 in
De Sede DS-600 Stool in Black Leather by U. Berger, E. Peduzzi Riva, H. Ulrich
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
serpentine endless sofa. The affectionately named “Tatzelwurm” sculpture also took up residency in the living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Vintage "Serpentine" Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage "Serpentine" sofa. An iconic design, emphasizing a sculptural biomorphic form.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa. unmarked.
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Newer upholstery over walnut bases.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Early Serpentine Sofa
Located in Westport, CT
Rarely seen, early version of the infamous "Serpentine" sofa. Completely restored, newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional serpentine sofa, upholstered with the original red ultra suede.
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered in grey mohair over walnut bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa for Directional. Upholstered in it's original Fuchsia ultra-suede.
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered in ultra plush mohair over walnut bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine" sofa for Directional furniture. Newly upholstered in plush mohair over
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
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Serpentine Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic serpentine sofa available at 1stDibs. A serpentine sofa — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 291 options for an antique or vintage serpentine sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer serpentine sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A serpentine sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. A well-made serpentine sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Weiman are consistently popular.
How Much is a Serpentine Sofa?
Prices for a serpentine sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,795.
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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