Chartreuse Velvet Serpentine Sofa with Tapered Bone Legs
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Electric color meets organic flow in this expansive serpentine sofa. Upholstered in vibrant chartreuse velvet, the design features a sweeping, tight backrest and a uniquely curved se...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Serpentine Burgundy with trimming Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Each cushion is handmade by local artisans from a soft and opulent premium cotton velvet, made to last. Elegant, chic and original, SERPENTINE cushion is made to bring lasting luxu...
Cotton, Velvet
Serpentine Dry Green with trimming Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Cushion
Located in Viseu, PT
Each cushion is handmade by local artisans from a soft and opulent premium cotton velvet, made to last. Elegant, chic and original, SERPENTINE cushion is made to bring lasting luxu...
Cotton, Velvet
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
Velvet
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 known of all his creations inspired an entire genre of entertaining: Sexy with its...
Wood, Velvet
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1980s The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 19...
Velvet, Lucite
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 terracotta velvet and made by Weiman.
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
$8,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Serpentine 3-Piece Sectional in Nutmeg Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Serpentine Sectional draws on the biomorphic lineage of Jean Royère and Vladimir Kagan, offering a restorative counterpoint to angular interiors. Flowing curves create a visual b...
Fabric, Oak
$6,212Sale Price|20% Off
Serpentine 2-Piece Sectional in Nutmeg Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Serpentine Sectional draws on the biomorphic lineage of Jean Royère and Vladimir Kagan, offering a restorative counterpoint to angular interiors. Flowing curves create a visual b...
Fabric, Oak
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
18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
An atypical 18th century pine chest of moulded, serpentine form with forged iron hardware. Upholstered in ‘Kuba’ by Larsen - a tobacco hued velvet, boldly influenced by African texti...
Velvet
Postmodern Serpentine Sectional Sofa By Weiman Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine 3 Piece Sectional Sofa by Weimann Newly Reupholstered in a Charcoal Alpaca Mohair Velvet Striking postmodern serpentine 3-piece sectional...
Mohair, Velvet
Antique Ormolu Mounted Serpentine Boulle Credenza 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
The central cupboard door, with a raised oval panel, encloses a burgundy velvet-lined interior with a shelf, and is flanked by a serpentine glass door opening to shelves on each side.
Brass, Ormolu
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, United States, 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, the Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa embodies the fluid elegance that defines his work.
Velvet
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The entire piece highlights the unique and truly exceptional pattern of the book matched burr walnut veneers, and it has been enriched by the beautiful boxwood line inlay, wood cross...
Ormolu
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 padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous vintage serpentine sectional sofa manufactured for Thayer Coggin in the 1988.
Chrome
Antique Victorian Quality French Vernis Martin Vitrine/Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French Vernis Martin vitrine/display cabinet having a pair of quality kingwood ornate gilded brass serpentine shaped glazed doors with original and fabulous...
Kingwood
Antique Set of Six Quality Victorian Rosewood Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
The elegant balloon backs feature graceful scrolling lines and a finely carved central motif above traditionally upholstered stuff-over-seats finished in a soft black velvet fabric. ...
Rosewood
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-century style sofa.
Brass
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 mid-century style sofa.
Brass
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 protagonist of a modern living room project. Its mid-century style inspiration is reflect...
Brass
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 Magenta is a modern mid-century style sofa.
Brass
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. The sofa features wooden legs and a wooden frame which is reinforced with a stron...
Metal
Pair of 1920s Velvet Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great pair of serpentine front, tufted velvet benches from the 1920's.
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Elegant Victorian Floral Velvet Beige Antique Mahogany Chairs, 1880
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
These chairs have been recently re-upholstered in a floral velvet damask. The seat of serpentine shape, raised upon carved cabriole legs with shell motif, most elegant and delightful...
Mahogany
Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A pair of Victoria carved rosewood armchairs with deep button red velvet upholstery, serpentine fronts and on cabriole legs and castors
Rosewood
Superb Pair of Victorian Antique Mahogany Chairs, 1880
Located in Glencarse, GB
These chairs have been recently re-upholstered in a floral velvet damask. The seat of serpentine shape, raised upon carved cabriole legs with shell motif, most elegant and delightful...
Fine French Pair Antique Limoges Enamel Plaques, Ebony Frames
Located in South Coast, CA
A matching pair of Napoleon III* era French Limoges enameled plaques, slightly convex rectangles in form, and with a stunning pair of Putti, very well framed in ebony frames with sil...
Vintage 20th Century Modern Velvet Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are happily offering this Lovely Vintage Velvet Serpentine Sofa with curved metal bases. the original upholstery is intact but has some minor marks from use and moving.
Velvet
Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s.
By Fritz Hansen, Skive Møbelfabrik, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Velvet Serpentine Sofa, 1930s. Gorgeous Scandinavian three-seater sofa in green mohair velour upholstery with serpentine front.
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Boho Velvet Serpentine Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage serpentine sofa is a stunning statement piece that combines luxurious velvet upholstery with an organically flowing form.
Serpentine
Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous modern blue velvet sculptural serpentine sofa signed by Directional.
Velvet
Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine / Cloud Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous modern blue micro suede sculptural serpentine sofa signed by Directional. Most likely custom. Wonderful and unique. No rips or tears but should be reupholstered for perfection.
Velvet
19th Century High Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine Quality Serpentine Shaped Lounge Sofa Circa 1870. Upholstered In Plush Buttonback Red Velvet, Serpentine In Shape To The Back And Front.
American Modernism, Serpentine Sofa, Velvet, Walnut, America, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A large and curved serpentine sofa. Reupholstered in a brand new beige velvet fabric.
Velvet, Walnut
Extra Long Serpentine Style Sofa in Sage Green Velvet
Located in North Miami, FL
A large serpentine style sofa reupholstered in sage green velvet.
Velvet
Serpentine Sofa in Chocolate Velvet by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of the Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s.
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
Maurice Villency 3-Piece Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Black Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Maurice Villency
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
Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A serpentine-shaped sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan.
Velvet
Sold
H 24 in W 38 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern 9-Piece Modular Serpentine Preview Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, nine piece sectional modular sofa, blue velvet with white accents upholstery, by Preview. In very good condition. The dimensions of the two c...
Velvet
Sold
H 29.93 in W 137.8 in D 61.03 in
Vladimir Kagan “Serpentine” Sofa in Siena Mohair Velvet, USA, circa 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Upholstered in luxurious Siena mohair velvet. USA, circa 1970. L 350, D 155, H 76 cm
Mohair
Sold
H 31.5 in W 162 in D 126 in
Large Milo Baughman Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman serpentine sofa newly upholstered in a navy blue cotton velvet.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 137 in D 90 in
Midcentury Weiman 3-Piece Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Gray Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning and curvy three-piece sectional sofa produced by Weiman in the 1980s. The sofa has its original light grey velvet and is moderately worn. Basic recovering is needed. The pad...
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in cotton velvet. Manufactured by Directional.
Velvet
Vintage 1970's Design Serpentine Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Serpentine sofa, made in the 1970's. An outstanding vintage Serpentine sofa completely restored and updated with soft white velvet upholstery.
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa from the 1990's. Reupholstered in gray velvet Measures End sections 88" long 40" deep 30" tall 17" seat height, middle section 58" wide at ba...
Velvet
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