Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa
Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. This sofa is known for its distinctive shape, which features a curved
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
to the lasting impact of Vladimir Kagan's vision. Let the "Zoe" sofa by American Leather infuse your
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Stunning Vladimir Kagan 3 Piece Omnibus Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece Vladimir Kagan Design Omnibus sofa sectional. This sectional retains its original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
H 28.5 in W 94 in D 40.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Erica Chaise was first designed in 1969 and named after Vladimir Kagan’s wife, beloved
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Acrylic, Mohair
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Green Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
many of the design aesthetics by Vladimir Kagan. His pieces are characterized by flamboyant curves
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, gracious midcentury design pieces around, sharing many of the design aesthetics by Vladimir Kagan. Key
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28.75 in W 144.49 in D 31.5 in
Jens Risom Model 2516 Sculptural Sofa Gray Velvet and walnut base
By Jens Risom
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Risom. Angled arms that curve in to the back, reminiscent of Vladimir Kagan and Adrian Pearsall designs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Arthur Court Biomorphic Glass Tassel Coffee Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Culver City, CA
2 Vladimir Kagan cloud sofas and our Milo Baughman credenza. This piece makes a great, subtle
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
Pair of Large Vladimir Kagan Style Custom Floating Curved Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Bridport, CT
This is an incredible pair of huge custom sofas in the manner of the Valdamir Kagan Floating Curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan, "Floating Curved Sofa" Walnut, Green Velvet, Studio, 1952
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A hyper-modern and organic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1952. Produced by Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Floating Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America, 2018
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Floating curved sofa by Vladimir Kagan
America, 2018
Model - 176SC sofa, originally designed in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Curved Floating Sofa on Sculptured Walnut Legs by Vladimir Kagan, 1956
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Munich, DE
Rare 1765C curved floating sofa on sculptured walnut legs by Vladimir Kagan, in all original and
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Vladimir Kagan Floating Seat and Back Sofa signed by Kagan.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vladimir Kagan floating sofa is a unique and iconic piece of furniture designed by the American
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Alpaca
Floating Back Sofa by Vladimir Kagan w/ COA
By Vladimir Kagan, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Westport, CT
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Clound Sofa Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Curved free form showcases
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Foam
Sculptural Cloud Sofa Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Description: A sculptural cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Curved free form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Floating Curved Walnut Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Extraordinary Omnibus Collection Sofa, 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Lucite, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Lounge Sofa in Midnight Blue Velvet Midcentury
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unique shape and curved chrome feet give the sofa a wonderful floating effect.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Curved White Alpaca Velvet Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design, USA, c.1980s. Its sensuous curves and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet, Wood
Curved White Alpaca Velvet Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design, USA, c.1980s. Its sensuous curves and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Velvet, Wood
Floating Curved Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Floating Curved Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Two-Piece Platform Sectional
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an amazing purple two piece microsuede 1980s sectional by Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Floating Curved Sofa on Elegant Carved Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa after Vladimir Kagan with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Floating Curved Sofa on Elegant Carved Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan with curved backrest and a floating platform seat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Foam, Fabric
Harvey Probber Curved Crescent Sofa, 1960s, 2 Available
By Harvey Probber
Located in Culver City, CA
design royalty like Edward Wormley, Tommi Parzinger, and Vladimir Kagan.
Edward Wormley, the king of mid
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan's Iconic Floating Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan's early work melded fine woodworking with the space age curves of the post war
Category
20th Century American Settees
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Petite Cloud Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
pink purplish ultra-suede. The four, curved, chrome feet give the sofa a wonderful floating effect.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Reupholsted Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
many of the design aesthetics by Vladimir Kagan. His pieces are characterized by flamboyant curves
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Boomerang Sofa One-Piece
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
around, sharing many of the design aesthetics of Vladimir Kagan to name just one. His pieces are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut
Signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Boomerang Sofa One Piece 12FT
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
around, sharing many of the design aesthetics of Vladimir Kagan to name just one. His pieces are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut
Exquisite Sculptural Walnut and Linen Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Vladimir Kagan, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered for your consideration is a lovely, recently upholstered armchair. The floating oval
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Linen
Vladimir Kagan, "Floating Curved Sofa" Walnut, Bouclé, Studio, circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A hyper-modern and organic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1952. Produced by Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Floating Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Model - 176SC sofa, originally designed in 1952. Textured orange velvet upholstery on cherry frame
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Floating Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in White & Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early and fully restored curved sofa designed and produced by Vladimir Kagan circa 1950's. It
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29 in W 80 in D 46 in
7.5 Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Curved Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kagan Curved Cloud Sofa
"Cloud" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan A comfortable shapely serpentine floating
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-Century Floating Curved Walnut Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
A biomorphic walnut sofa with curved backrest and a floating platform seat set on sculptural carved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Design Floating Free Form Curved Sofa w Sculptural Copper Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
rare sofa in this combination of materials. In the style of Vladimir Kagan floating sofa. Comes in very
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
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Copper
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Floating Sofa Upholstered in White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Jens Risom, Harvey Probber
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern curved floating sofa upholstered in white bouclé. Our stunning midcentury
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1950s "La Gondola" Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Belgian Linen and Goatskin
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
bracket back, exaggerated curved arms, and floating open back is a true masterwork. The cushion with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Goatskin, Linen, Mahogany
H 31.25 in W 84 in D 30 in
M. Fillmore Harty, Preview Super Sculptural Signed 3 Part Sectional Sofa 1990s
By M. Fillmore Harty, Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
this a cloud sofa / floating feel. An absolutely stunning sofa with Vladimir Kagan vibes all over
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.5 in W 118 in D 129 in
M. Fillmore Harty for Preview 3-Piece Sectional Tan Linen, 1990s
By Preview, M. Fillmore Harty
Located in Culver City, CA
feel. An absolutely stunning sofa with Vladimir Kagan vibes all over!
As photographed / situated with
Category
1990s Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Linen
Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Beige Upholstery & Ebony Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 90 in D 50 in
Rare Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural walnut frame supporting a floating seat and backrest. Upholstered in pale blue mohair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Olive Upholstery & Natural Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 90 in D 50 in
Rare and Early Vladimir Kagan "Floating Curve" Loveseat or Sofa
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare and early "Floating Curve" loveseat or sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Loveseat is a smaller version
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Washington, DC
An early floating seat and back sofa, model 176SC, by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Linen
Floating Curve sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Floating Curve sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Floating Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhattan, NY
1950s long curved floating sofa on walnut legs in the manner of Vladimir Kagan.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vladimir kagan floating curved sofa for your home. A vladimir kagan floating curved sofa — often made from walnut, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vladimir kagan floating curved sofa, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a vladimir kagan floating curved sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vladimir kagan floating curved sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vladimir kagan floating curved sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa?
A vladimir kagan floating curved sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $19,345, while the lowest priced sells for $5,800 and the highest can go for as much as $46,000.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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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