Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant vintage Serpentine sofa, designed in the style of Vladimir Kagan for Directional, beautifully captures the sculptural sophistication that made Kagan’s work so iconic in ...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Cashmere, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury modern serpentine "Cloud" sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1970s.
Cashmere
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa For Directional USA 1999
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible sculptural lounge sofa, designed by renowned designer Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999. This iconic piece of modern furniture desig...
Chrome
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 inspired by the work of Vladimir Kagan. The design emphasizes flowing curves, generou...
Upholstery
Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Reupholstered in green mohair. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek and modern, this sofa was produced by Weiman Preview, dating to the 1980s. It features an elegant three-piece design, with the main body set upon an upholstered plinth-style ba...
Fabric, Upholstery
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 is available with the rare ottoman (on request). Reupholstered in grey fabric.
Fabric, Faux Leather
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 for four, or, if some space is required, four individual armchairs. There is also a...
Polyester
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
Enough space for 12 Monkeys. If the lockdown takes a little longer, you need a comfortable base to loll around on. So that it doesn't get boring, the flexible sofa system enables ...
Polyester
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
Gentle landscapes - wild configurations With 15 Curt modules at the latest, landscaping can begin. The infinite range of configuration possibilities of these sets, is inexhaustible,...
Polyester
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 with full armrests. And why can't you turn the compact, cosy couch into a small co...
Polyester
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
A sofa bed, how boring! Boring, my ass. How many configurations you can create with six Curt modules, we didn't even calculate anymore because we were lazy. Without a doubt, with si...
Polyester
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. More than 20 different arrangements are possible. Sofa, lounger, chaise longue, ben...
Polyester
Vladamir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Serpentine sofa with bases in walnut and Lucite by Vladimir Kagan, American 1990s. This is an iconic Kagan design.
Sold
H 28.5 in W 94 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Directional in Black Microfiber
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan's iconic cloud serpentine sofa by Directional. This sofa is upholstered in black microfiber.
Lucite, Upholstery
Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Serpentine Chesterfield sofa England, circa 1920 Leather Chesterfield sofa with original upholstery and full button down seat, back and armrests. Measures: 86” W x 38” D x 2...
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vladimir Kagan for Directional serpentine sofa. This all original iconic example is upholstered in a black textile with hints of bronze and grays and has a Lucite support in the cent...
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vladimir Kagan for Directional serpentine sofa circa late 1970s. This all original example has its black ultra suede upholstery, round plinth bases and Lucite stretcher.
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Features an interesting upholstery, above two round pedestal bases and a lucite center support. Great organic design Othe...
Upholstery, Acrylic
Curvy Vintage Serpentine Modular Contemporary Sectional Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking and sculptural channel back upholstered serpentine sectional sofa, 3 pieces, having black on black cotton and rayon blend fabric.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Brass Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture.
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Brass Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of serpentine sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture.
Brass
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, America, 20th century. Large scale, chrome base, newly reupholstered in Maharam Mohair Supreme. From the New York collection.
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, America, 20th century. Large scale, chrome base, newly reupholstered in Maharam Mohair Supreme. From the New York collection.
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Brass Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of serpentine sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Original brown micro velvet upholstery over brass bases. Original fabric shows minor wear and fading. B...
Brass
Maurice Villency 3-Piece Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Velvet
By Maurice Villency, Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Attributed to Milo Baughman's designs, This 3-piece black velvet sofa produced and sold by Maurice Villency came from the original owners who purchased from the Maurice Villency stor...
Velvet
Sold
H 27 in W 137 in D 36 in
Iconic Mid-Century Modern 1970s Serpentine Black Patent Leather Sectional Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Done in three pieces with a dramatic serpentine shape that stretches 137 inches and featuring brilliant black patent leather fabric throughout, this sectional sofa is sure to set any...
Patent Leather, Textile, Wood
Extra Long Serpentine Style Sofa in Sage Green Velvet
Located in North Miami, FL
A large serpentine style sofa reupholstered in sage green velvet. Although there was no label attached, it is very possible this is designed by Vladimir Kagan.
Velvet
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 black metal legs, and two color original print upholstery. Needs recovering. Manufacture label.
Fabric
Contemporary Modern Purple Serpentine Cloud Sofas & Ottoman, Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding pair of purple micro- suede, serpentine sofas, with a matching ottoman, by Weiman, circa the 1980s. Though the fabric looks pinky in some of ...
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H 32.5 in W 94 in D 41 in
Organic Curved Modern Serpentine Sofa for Weiman / Preview manner of Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
A sculptural curved Serpentine sofa also referred to as the corkscrew sofa in manner of Vladimir Kagan from Weiman /Preview. Original contrasting upholstery in good condition and rea...
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek serpentine sofa from the 1970s by Weiman. It features a three-piece design and retains its original upholstery. Fabric is faded, so reupholstery is recommended. Manufacturer ...
Fabric
Sold
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Victorian Howard & Sons Style Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Club Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original mid-Victorian Howard & Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in aged green leather. These had the origina...
Leather
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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