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Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
An early barrel chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. in 1947. Reupholstered in
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet

20th Century White American Walnut Single Barrel Club Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American single low back Barrel club, lounge chair made of hand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Weiman Barrel Lounge Swivel Chair + Swivel Ottoman
By Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
A stylish Vladimir Kagan-inspired Weiman barrel lounge swivel chair and ottoman from the 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Cotton

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Pair of Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of classic Valdimir Kagan barrel chairs! Originally designed in the 50's, but still in
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Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Vladimir Kagan  Barrel Chairs
Pair of Vladimir Kagan  Barrel Chairs
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Set of 4 1970s Vladimir Kagan "Barrel" Chairs Model 100a for Kagan-Dreyfuss
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Set of four early “barrel” chairs, model 100a, designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Six Vladimir Kagan Barrel Lucite Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
This is the 6550 Cycle III dining chair by Vladimir Kagan. First introduced in 1967 and currently
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Barrel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning pair of vintage barrel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan. Literature: The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vladimir Kagan 'Barrel Back' Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel Back lounge chair by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. We're happy to present
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Kagan for Directional lounge chairs. Upholstered in Holly Hunt great plains "Deep in Thought
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood, Upholstery

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair, Velvet, Walnut, Studio, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A rare, and early high back "Barrel" lounge chair, designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1947 and made by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan #100B High Back Barrel Chair & Ottoman 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an excellent, high back, barrel chair with matching ottoman, #100B by
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple, Wood

Pair of Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of barrel swivel lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

1960s Vladimir Kagan Swivel Barrel Chair on Swivel and Rocking Brass Pedestal
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique swivel and rocking chair on a brass pedestal base designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Barrel Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of swivel lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional furniture company circa late 1970's
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Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Lucite Barrel Chairs in
Located in Dallas, TX
These chairs have no seams and are made of heavy, thick Lucite. Cushions are suspended and appear
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Lucite

Pair of 1960s Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid Century barrel-back lounge chairs circa 1960 with brand-new, beige/cream-colored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of 1960s Barrel Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1960s Barrel Lounge Chairs
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Barrel" Clubchairs
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional sculptural pair of "Barrel" Clubchairs by Vladimir Kagan with dark stained Maple legs
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20th Century American Club Chairs

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Upholstery

VLADIMIR KAGAN
Located in Chicago, IL
VLADIMIR KAGAN, Pair of Barrel Chairs, Reupholstered with Great Plaines fabric. Additional
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

VLADIMIR KAGAN
VLADIMIR KAGAN
H 32 in D 33 in
Vladimir Kagan, "Barrel Swivel" Arm Chairs & Pouf
Located in Astoria, NY
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927 -1992) for Directional Furniture, a pair of "Barrel Swivel
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection, Carter Furniture 1, Leon Rosen
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning comfortable pair of Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan style barrel back swivel chairs
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Swivel / Lounge Chair, Michael Wolk, Bouclé
By Michael Wolk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Kagan's wrap around barrel swivel chair. Later re-interpreted by Michael Wolk. 33H x 34W x 36D SH 18.5
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of 1970s Vladimir Kagan "Barrel" Chairs Model 100a for Kagan-Dreyfuss
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of early “barrel” chairs, model 100a, designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Barrel" Chair Designed & Documented by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic low back "Barrel" chair was designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in
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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Oversized Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning oversized Mid-Century lounge chair believed to be early Vladimir Kagan, by Kagan-Dreyfuss
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Set of Four Swivel Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful set of 4 matching a symmetrical design club chairs attributed to Vladimir Kagan. They
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs Vladimir Kagan for Directional Barrel Back
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of bare back Vladimir Kagan for directional swivel lounge chairs. Marked Directional on the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vladimir Kagan Tilt-Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair Model 100-S w/ Holly Hunt Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan barrel lounge chair model 100-S with tilt and walnut wood base. It was reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Suede Barrel Back Arm Chair By Preview Furniture Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back arm chair in black suede from Preview Furniture. Vladimir Kagan designed several lines
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20th Century American Armchairs

Sculptural Walnut Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of lounge chairs featuring fully restored sculptural walnut frames, newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair in Beige Upholstery with Natural Maple Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
The first Kagan design to become a signature, the Barrel Chair was designed in 1947 with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair in Red Mohair Upholstery with Ebony Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
The first Kagan design to become a signature, the Barrel Chair was designed in 1947 with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Set of Eight Vladimir Kagan Lucite Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of eight lucite barrel chairs with chrome disks detailing connection points, and original
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Wrap Around Barrel Chair w/ Wood Base Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
A heartier spin on our classic Barrel Chair, the Wrap Around Barrel Chair takes on a playful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

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Maple

Wrap Around Swivel Barrel Chair Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Wrap around swivel barrel chair in cream upholstery and polished brass swivel base by Vladimir
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

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Brass

Pair Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
"Barrel Chairs", originally designed in 1947 for Kagan/Dreyfuss, NYC. They were initially called
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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs
Pair Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs
H 33 in W 30 in D 33 in
1970s Lucite Barrel Chair, Vladimir Kagan Style
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very cool Lucite barrel chair attributed to Vladimir Kagan. Black vinyl seat. Very minor scuffs and
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

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Lucite

Pair of Rare Vladimir Kagan "Barrel" Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rare and early wheeled "Barrel" lounge chairs, model #100A by Vladimir Kagan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Early and Rare American Modern Pair of Barrel Swivel Chairs, Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of Barrel Swivel chairs of typical form, in original fabric, in fine working order.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Barrel swivel chairs, pair by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel swivel chairs, pair by Vladimir Kagan
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Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Swivel Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Vladimir Kagan
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Swivel Barrel Tub Chairs after Vladimir Kagan, with Leather Wrapped Base, please visit
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20th Century American Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Leather

Set of Six Vladimir Kagan Lucite Barrel Chairs
Located in Highland Park, IL
Exceptional set of six lucite barrel chairs with chrome disks detailing connection points
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A mid-century modern, classic barrel chair, originally designed in the 1940's, with wing like arms
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Pair of Barrel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Classic barrel chair originally designed in the 1940s, with wing like arms
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vladimir kagan barrel chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vladimir kagan barrel chairs — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 23 antique and vintage vladimir kagan barrel chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Vladimir kagan barrel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vladimir kagan barrel chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Vladimir kagan barrel chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. are consistently popular.

How Much are Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs?

Vladimir kagan barrel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,995 and the highest can go for as much as $29,975.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.