Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa for Weiman
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denton, TX
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao freeform sofa for Weiman. Organic design with black and tan micro fiber
Upholstery, Wood
$16,500 / set
H 38 in W 92 in D 54 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle Pair of handsome mid
Bouclé, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Post Modern pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel chairs freshly reupholstered in soft ivory
Bouclé, Upholstery
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 95 in D 59 in
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Upholstery
$9,800
H 38 in W 60 in D 37 in
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural Vladimir Kagan Chaise Lounge perfect for lovers of all things Modern. High Art
Bouclé, Upholstery
$3,700Sale Price|26% Off
H 38 in W 64.75 in D 38.75 in
Sculptural Vladimir Kagan Swivel Bilbao Chaise Lounge Lounges Chair Castors
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Sculptural Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Chaise Lounge Lounges Chair. This has a swivel and wheels. If you
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa in Silk and Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of post-modern elegance with the Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa. This exquisite
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Bilboa Chairs in Silk and Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of post-modern elegance with the Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa. This exquisite
Upholstery
$12,200 / set
H 39 in W 40 in D 37 in
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of
Fabric, Upholstery
Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sculptural "Bilbao" Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculptural modern "Bilbao" chair set by the legendary furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. The
Upholstery
"Bilbao" Swivel Chairs Designed by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of angled lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan. Featuring a swivel base and dramatic
Fabric, Upholstery
$6,500
H 39 in W 99 in D 55 in
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Leather Bilbao Sofa Mid-century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Wood, Leather
American Weiman Bilbao Four Seater Sofa, Canapé by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman in good condition. The back rest of the sculptural canapé is arched
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
$13,500 / set
H 38 in W 92 in D 54 in
Awesome Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview Bilbao Sculptural Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1990s by American design icon Vladimir Kagan, this pair of sofas was made by
Upholstery, Hardwood
$6,800 / set
H 15 in W 13 in D 22.5 in
Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Ivory Bouclé Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé Post Modern
Travertine, Brass
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Toronto, CA
Timeless Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofa for your consideration. Iconic sculptural design, inspired by
Velvet, Polyester
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
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Toronto, CA
Timeless Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel slipper chairs for your consideration. Iconic sculptural
Velvet
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 96 in D 34 in
Midcentury Bilboa Curved Sofa in Royal Blue, attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofa by Preview. The sofa is covered with ultra suede and is very
Ultrasuede
Sculptural 95 Inch Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves of the Guggenheim
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan "Bilbao" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
ultra suede back, designed by Vladimir Kagan who was inspired by Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in
Fabric, Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman/Warren Lloyd
Located in Chicago, IL
located in Bilbao, Spain. Weiman/Preview. Label attached to underside.
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Lounge Chair for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sculptural and gracefully curved swivel lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by
Upholstery
Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sexy Curvaceous Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
Vladimir Kagan received his inspiration for this sofa from the Bilbao Museum. Ultra comfortable
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa with New Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural Mid-Century Modern style sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa with New Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural Mid-Century Modern style sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa with New Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural mid century modern style sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Curved Sculptural Sofa for Weiman Preview
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Bilbao sofa design by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview. Original deep blue ultra suede
Ultrasuede, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 95 in L 35 in
Matching Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofas with New Upholstery, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A matching pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern style sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan and
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Lounge Chairs for Weiman Preview, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of sculptural Bilbao swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman preview
Ultrasuede, Wood
Sculptural & Sexy Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Listed in the Vladimir Kagan book, Mr. Kagan received his inspiration for these chairs from the
Sold
H 39 in W 98 in D 34 in
Midcentury Style Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa Iridescent Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 98 in D 34 in
Mid-century Style Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa Iridescent Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan mid century Bilbao sofa Sofa measures: 93.5 wide x 53 wide x 39 high, with a seat
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan mid century Bilbao sofa Sofa measures: 100 wide x 56 deep x 38 high, with a seat
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Maroon Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Maroon Bilbao sofa Sofa measures: 97 wide x 62.5 deep x 37 high, with a
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Ultrasuede, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Ultrasuede, 1970s. Newly reupholstered. Color reads as
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Bilbao Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan mid century Bilbao swivel lounge chairs - a pair Each chair measures: 34 wide x 30
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Bilbao Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Ultra Suede, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bilbao lounge chairs by Vladimir Kagan in ultra-suede, 1970s. Newly reupholstered. Color
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of coordinating book-matched sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Weiman in
Upholstery
Superb Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Sofa
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, the Bilbao Sofa was inspired by the Frank Gehry designed
Sculptural Post Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa, USA, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
grey performance velvet, designed by Vladimir Kagan, inspired by the Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum in
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 95 in D 45 in
Matching Pair Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofas with New Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
A matching pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern style sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan and
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 98 in D 34 in
Midcentury Style Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa Iridescent Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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H 29 in W 33 in D 33 in
Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
available within our shop - Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé Design
Mohair, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Leather Tan and Navy Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning piece of Postmodern design, this Bilbao sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan is will breathe
Leather
Sculptural Bilbao Chaise Longues by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Bilbao chaise longues by Vladimir Kagan in ultrasuede, 1970s. Newly reupholstered. Color
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Curved Serpentine Bilbao Sofa Set
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely pair of sculptural sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview. These early
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Weiman Preview Bilbao Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Weiman Preview Bilbao swivel lounge chairs. Original fabric in a latte
Upholstery
"Bilbao" Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of “Bilbao” swivel lounge or club chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman, circa 1980
Cotton, Polyester, Bentwood
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H 35 in W 38 in D 35 in
"Bilbao" Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman, a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful pair of "Bilbao" style swivel club chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by
Upholstery
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Weiman Preview Bilbao Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Superb pair of sculptural Bilbao swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview
Upholstery
Sold
H 59 in W 11 in D 11 in
1960s Glowing Waterfall Glass Rod Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Saint Louis, MO
available in our shop - Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé Design
Brass
Vladimir Kagan "Bilbao" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan "Bilbao" Sofa, Late 20th Century. It has been reupholstered in Ivory Mohair. See the
Mohair, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao serpentine curved sofa. Newly upholstered great condition.
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This undulating serpentine sofa was inspired by Frank Gehry's Bilbao Museum of Spain. Kagan
Chenille
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Very comfortable sofa in original micro fiber fabric.
Set of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Bilbao sofas Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview Furniture USA, circa 1980s
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Serpentine Sofa by Preview in Black Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful and sculptural sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Preview this sofa is absolutely
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Bilbao Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Bilbao chairs by Vladimir Kagan featuring a comfortable seat and a curved, angular backrest
Upholstery, Wood
Bilbao Series Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Large swivel chairs. Part of Kagan's Bilbao line. Very comfortable with room for two. Sculptural
Wood
custom Bilbao coffee table by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
custom Bilbao coffee table by Vladimir Kagan
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Bilbao Sofa
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pau, FR
of the sofa. The Bilbao sofa and the Serpentine sofa are two of Kagan's most searched after sofas
Fabric, Velvet
$5,089 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$11,362 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet ea...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$10,400
H 31 in W 37 in D 57 in
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chaise lounges should always beckon with relaxation and comfort and this Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise delivers just that fully restored with new foam cushions and fresh cozy faux vani...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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 about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered light grey Holly Hunt cashmere fab...
Fabric
$6,199
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Biomorphic Kidney Shaped Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Directional, Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning 6ft curvy chaise lounge with arched back in beige ultra suede in ready to use condition
Ultrasuede
$5,191Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$7,726 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger. Measures 100" long, 37" deep, 27.75" tall, seat height 16.5"
Velvet
$10,286 / item
H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho chaise longue is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture de...
Velvet, Walnut, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak
$7,500Sale Price|31% Off
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its original Alcantara (ultrasuede) in a medium grey color called 'Otter', signed under...
Ultrasuede
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.
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.