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 circa 1995.
Bouclé, Upholstery
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 USA, newly upholstered rust color bouclé fabric, walnut base in good condition ...
Bouclé, Walnut
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair, in Boucle, Directional, 1990's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Wingback Swivel Lounge Circa 1990s There are chairs… and then there are Kagan's.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, PAIR
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Newly reupholstered in a soft and nubby bouclé, these 'Corkscrew' swivel chairs, also often referred to as 'Nautilus', by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980s / 90s.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofas isn’t just furniture—it’s functional art.
Bouclé, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed with and also currently available within our shop - Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair Design Institute of America Black & Brass R...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$14,850 / item
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Crescent Chairs in White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of Vladimir Kagan Crescent chairs. Price is per chair.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Large Custom Double Sided Sofa White Bouclé Vintage, Certified
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Newly reupholstered in a timeless white cream boucle. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Vladimir Kagan Design and labeled with registered serial number.
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Lucite Leg Lounge Chairs in Elitis Boucle'
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
These are a pair of hard-to-find Vladimir Kagan lucite framed lounge chairs. Crafted with exquisite brass trim, these chairs have been meticulously restored by professionally polishi...
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Large Boucle Clad Ottoman w/ Lucite Legs (2 Avail)
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Simple and classic design for this square ottoman in fresh boucle fabric and on two Lucite legs. Clean and perfect for any design and decor. TWO AVAILABLE
Bouclé, Lucite
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle Pair of handsome mid-century modern organic form sofas by Vladimir Kagan.
Bouclé, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair with En Suite Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, this Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and is shown in fresh ivory bouclé upholstery.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Large Sectional Custom L Shaped Sofa Rust bouclé Vintage Certifed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Newly reupholstered in a timeless rust boucle. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Vladimir Kagan Design and labeled with registered serial number.
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
An early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950.
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle and Black Leather, 1970's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This chair is incredible. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs, this crescent chair is about as luxurious and beautiful as it gets.
Chrome
$46,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus Sofa in Holly Hunt Great Outdoors White Boucle'
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Original Omnibus manufactured by Kagan workroom. Sofa features four parts as follows: Sofa/chaise -26"H x 61"W x 33"D x16"SH Sofa/chaise - 26"H x 66.5"W x 55"D x 16"SH Perch/chaise ...
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite ottoman newly reupholstered in soft luxurious ivory white bouclé.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rockstar Rocker Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
You rock in this pair of Vladimir Kaga rocking lounge chairs newly professionally reupholstered in soft deliciously textured ivory white bouclé. Rock all day with some Rosé and share...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa & Pouf in Boucle and Brass, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This one also comes with a custom matching pouf — upholstered in the same bouclé with its own polished brass disc base. Designed by the legendary Vladimir Kagan, a visionary whose w...
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1990.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Hurricane Lounge Chairs in New Chocolate Brown Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A pair of sculptural icons from the master of movement himself, these rare Vladimir Kagan Hurricane Lounge Chairs, c. 1996, embody the sensual, biomorphic language that made Kagan on...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Scallop Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable supe...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Asymmetrical and chic Directional Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Settee professionally reupholstered in soft ivory white bouclé.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan's tendency to over emphasize curves is evident in this sofa's design.
Stainless Steel
Set of 8 Vladimir Kagan Dining Chairs for Directional in Mocha Brown Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This set of 8 Vladimir Kagan dining chairs made by Directional is the only set of its kind available globally so act fast.
Bouclé, Upholstery
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's a...
Mohair
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Clam Chaise Lounge in Soft Ivory White Bouclé 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
All enveloping luxurious comfort best describes this sexy Post Modern Chaise Lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional newly professionally upholstered in highly durable supe...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair, Aubergine, Directional, 1990's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
An iconic wingback lounge ~ designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1990s arrived here in its original grey-aubergine microsuede, and honestly? The OG colorway hits differe...
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner in Soft Cocoa Brown Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Room and Board
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stately Post Modern Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chair made by American Leather professionally reupholstered in super soft and richly textured Cocoa bouclé.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan "Propeller" Bench for Selig, Trend 75 Collection, 1966
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
An iconic expression of American Mid-Century Modern design, this original Propeller Bench was designed by Vladimir Kagan for Selig's celebrated Trend 75 Collection, introduced in 1966.
Nickel
Hurricane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Hurricane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1990s. USA. Reupholstered in white boucle fabric.
Bouclé
Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and was recently professionally reupholstered in super soft curly camel. Modern with a warm and i...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Room and Board
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stately Post Modern Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chairs made by American Leather professionally reupholstered in super soft Ivory White bouclé.
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage White American Four Seater Nautilus Sofa - Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American four seater nautilus sofa with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The high seat backrest of the settee, canapé curves s...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Coronado, CA
These Vladimir Kagan "Nautilus" swivel chairs are sculptural, comfortable and elegant. They have been fully restored in a luxurious, nubby gray fabric by Holly Hunt which enhances th...
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design.
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seat: 18.5" H x 136" W x 25" - 34" D Pillows: A: 22" H x 22" W x 5" D B: 20" H x 20" W x 5" D Vladimir Kagan was an American / German furniture designer born in 1927, in Worms, G...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Curly Camel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in super soft...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1975
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of 360 degrees Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Preview in good condition.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century, American Nautilus Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage single Mid-Century Modern American Nautilus lounge chair with a sculptural, half round moon shape ottoman, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good co...
Fabric, Bouclé, 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 Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan For Weiman Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Weiman, Directional, Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan For Weiman Nautilus Swivel Chairs. This handsome pair of Kagan swivel lounge chairs, club chairs or side chairs are extremely comfortable and have been profess...
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Attributed Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vladimir attributed lounge chairs and ottomans, reupholstered with Italian Boucle. Preview Label on underside Measures: Ottoman H 17" W 24.75" D 22.5".
Bouclé, Upholstery
Postmodern Chaise Lounge Sofa by Weiman in New Chocolate Bouclé Upholstery
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The chaise's sweeping crescent back gently rises and falls across the silhouette, embracing the expansive seat and creating an inviting sense of enclosure reminiscent of Vladimir Kag...
Chrome
Petite Postmodern Chaise Lounge by Weiman in New Chocolate Bouclé Upholstery
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
With an amorphous, sensual form that is unapologetically Postmodern and a manageable size for smaller spaces, this sculptural chaise lounge by Weiman feels as much like functional ar...
Chrome
Channel Tufted Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan, 1980
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Directional white boucle channel tufted chaise lounge. Completely restored and reupholstered.
Bouclé
Rotating Top Maitland Smith Tessellated Travertine Side Tables with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Adrian Pearsall Angular Settee in Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980 Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs ...
Travertine, Brass
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Style Three-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in South San Francisco, CA
Newly re-upholstered in high-quality bouclé. durable and scotch guarded comes apart easily into three sections This is a consigned piece sold by a vintage seller. This item is avai...
Bouclé
Sold
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Armchair / Desk Chair, Wood, White Boucle, Kagan-Dreyfus, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A swiveling organic armchair / desk chair designed by Vladimir Kagan. Organically carved wood is paired with a high-end bouclé fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Armchair / Desk Chair, Wood, White Boucle, Kagan-Dreyfus, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A swiveling organic armchair / desk chair designed by Vladimir Kagan. Organicly carved wood is paired with a high-end bouclé fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Armchair / Desk Chair, Wood, White Boucle, Kagan-Dreyfus, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A swiveling organic armchair / desk chair designed by Vladimir Kagan. Organically carved wood is paired with a high-end bouclé fabric.
Bouclé, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa / Daybed in Boucle, America 2002
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa / Daybed in Boucle America, 2002 Iconic Matinee Sofa/Daybed by Vladimir Kagan.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa / Daybed in Boucle, America 2002
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa / Daybed in Boucle America, 2002 Iconic Matinee Sofa/Daybed by Vladimir Kagan.
Bouclé
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Rare vintage "Serpentine" sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Fully restored down to its frame, newly upholstered in high-quality Italian bouclé.
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sofa in White Italian Boucle, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored with new fabric and new foam. Vladimir Kagan designed Crescent Settee in high grade white Italian Boucle.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Lounge Chairs in Italian White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1970s Vladimir Kagan Crescent Chairs fully restored in a white Italian Boucle complete with new foam.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Bouclé, Lucite, USA, 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A beige yellow bouclé and lucite sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional, USA, 1970s.
Fabric, Bouclé, Lucite
Set of Opposing Sofas by Vladimir Kagan in Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of opposing "Serpentine" sofas designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. Completely restored, down to their frames with all insides fully updated (s...
Bouclé, Lucite, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan “Cosmos” Lounge Chair and Ottoman in White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
“Cosmos” lounge chair and ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan for Preview Furniture. Fully restored and reupholstered in white Italian wool boucle.
Bouclé, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Lucite and Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chair, circa 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vladimir Kagan Lucite and bouclé swivel lounge chair, circa 1970.
Bouclé, Lucite
Set of 8 Vladimir Kagan Lucite Dining Chairs in Belgian Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are absolutely stunning! Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. in the 1990's, this stunning set of 8 dining chairs are Kagan at his post-modern fine...
Bouclé, Acrylic
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Organic Wingback Lounge Chair, Walnut, Bouclé, America
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A rare wingback lounge chair, model no. 503. The soft organic forms are further enhanced by the high end bouclé fabric. Frame rests on a finely carved walnut base. Designed in the 19...
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 60 in D 28 in
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Organic Chaise Lounge, Cast Aluminum, White Bouclé, 1958
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A rare 3-legged chaise lounge. Designed by Vladimir Kagan, and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chaise in Goldenrod Boucle, Preview, 1990
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan swivel chaise manufactured by Preview, circa 1990.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Rare Unicorn Stool in Aluminum and Ivory Bouclé, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. very rare Unicorn triangular stool with ivory bouclé upholstered cushion on cast and polished aluminum base.
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa Upholstered in Heavy Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan sofa is absolutely stunning! With Kagan's furniture having more curves than Beyonce and the class and sophistication of the queen, it’s obvious why Vladimir Kagan...
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan for Directional, Waterfall Stools in Tan Boucle, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional, waterfall stools in tan bouclé, circa 1990s.
Fabric, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Cloud" Sofas in Teddy Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning and rare set of vintage "Cloud" sofas designed by architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The sofas feature a distinctive curved frame that gives ...
Lucite, Bouclé, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Serpentine Sofa Upholstered in Heavy Ivory Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan sofa is absolutely stunning! It’s obvious why Vladimir Kagan furniture is more in demand than ever.
Bouclé
Sculptural boucle chaise longue in the style of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A beautiful organic design chaise longue newly upholstered in off white boucle sitting on a sculptural walnut wood structure..
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa, America 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Sofa in Boucle America, 1980 Underside with manufacturer’s label, Cloud sofa.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan 'Sloane' Sofa, Model 7550
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Early 2000's "Sloane" sofa by Vladimir Kagan, fully restored down to its frame, all insides including foam, straps, Dacron, and spring system have been updated.
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 96 in D 53 in
Vladimir Kagan Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Teddy-bear Tan Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Clad in a heavy nap, light teddy-bear tan colored boucle, this sumptuous serpentine cloud sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan is sure to make an elegant statement.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, a Pair, Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
These sofas are breathtakingly beautiful. A rare pair of Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofas upholstered in sumptuous ivory white, heavily textured sherpa boucle.
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa for Directional. This piece has been upholstered in Knoll Classic Boucle.
Bouclé, Lucite
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.