A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Vladimir Kagan for American Leather ‘Fiftyish’ wingback chair based on his winged barrel-form designs from the 1950’s with Kagan-Dreyfuss.
Aluminum
$7,500Sale Price|31% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
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
Matinee Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Original two tone leather construction with removable pillows and backrest.
Leather
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs. Made by American Leather /Room and Board.
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics. Designed by Kagan for Americ...
Suede
Matinee Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Reupholstered in Knoll two tone velvet
Velvet
Matinee Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Reupholstered in Maharam felt plaid fabric.
Fabric
Fiftyish Wingback Leather Sofa, Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. We also have a matching chair available. Original leather with walnut legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
Leather
Serpentine Wave Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Modular ottoman with attachable clips. Reupholstered in Bernhardt Marigold fabric. Ottoman: 45W ...
Fabric
Fiftyish Wingback Leather Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. We also have another available with walnuts feet. Original leather with chrome legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan “Matinee” Sofa /Daybed for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roanoke, VA
Beautiful "Matinee" sofa that doubles as daybed designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. The sofa converts effortlessly into daybed by removing the bolster back and side bol...
Textile
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matinee sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather, c.2000s, USA.
Leather, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kagen rocker chairs and ottoman By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 1997 Pair "Rock Star" his and her rockers in rich red leather.
Leather
$23,500 / set
Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" Lounge Chairs, Pair
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A 1997 design by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studio, the so-called “Rock Star” features Kagan’s signature rounded forms, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the...
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan “Matinee” Sofa/ Daybed for American Leather, Postmodern
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vladimir Kagan "Matinee" sofa/ daybed produced by American Leather, 2007.
Leather, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric. Modern. In your face sexy. Super soft teddy be...
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s for American Leather, signed - excellent vintage condition
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Restored "Fiftyish" Sofa for American Leather, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
"Fiftyish" sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by American leather in the 2000s.
Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Stainless Steel
Rare Shield Back Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, circa 1959, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attention collectors and design purists seeking the pinnacle of 20th-century American modernism: this exceptional set of eight rare model VK-103 'Shield-Back' dining chairs, designed...
Leather, Walnut
$19,900Sale Price|30% Off
VK201 Rosewood Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1958, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directiona...
Walnut, Rosewood
$13,500Sale Price|25% Off
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directiona...
Walnut, Cane
$18,800Sale Price / set|23% Off
Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Set of Nesting Tables, Very Rare 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directiona...
Brass
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 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
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop- Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair & Custom Ottoman in Ivory Holly Hunt Alpaca Pair of Directional Post Modern Swi...
Brass
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed with and currently available in our shop - Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in...
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s Pair of Directional Post Modern Sw...
Brass
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Amphibious" Settee Sofa, Steve Chase, 1980's
By Steve Chase
Located in Culver City, CA
The sofa was upholstered to match a Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa that my gallery has also acquired.
Chenille
Early Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Throne Chair, Signed and Dated, 1969
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have this piece in the gallery paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa, and a Karl Springer goatskin credenza, and not only does this piece look incredible, i...
Bronze
Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Foot Stool in Red. Pairs with Multi-position Reclining chair. Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1938. He studied Architecture...
Leather
Multi-Position Reclining Chair in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Modern multi-position reclining chair in red. The signature Kagan contour sling seat was first imagined alongside traditional midcentury materials like walnut wood. This update to th...
Leather
“Rock Star” Leather Rocking Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1997 design by Vladimir Kagan for American leather, the so-called “Rock Star” features Kagan’s signature rounded forms in a compact rocking chair with hidden wooden runners.
Leather, Wood
White Curved Zoe Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Signed.
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Fiftyish' Wingback Sofa, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible and very rare Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Fiftyish' wingback sofa which was based on his winged barrel-form designs from the 1950s with Kagan-Dreyfuss, is ab...
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather "Rock Star" Modern Leather Rocking Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Bend, IN
Curved arm panels and an integrated seat cushion give the impression of a molded chair. By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather USA, 1990s Measures: 27.25" W x 35.25" D x 28"...
Leather, Wood
Beautiful “Matinee” Sofa / Daybed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful designer leather sofa or daybed designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Red Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather for a short time during the early to mid 2000's, in its original 'Ruby' Alcantara Ultrasuede, signe...
Ultrasuede
Rockstar Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1997. Original black leather rocking chair designed by Vladimir Kagan. Tagged.
Leather
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofas in Bouclé, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' sofas were produced by American Leather for a short time, circa early 2000's, and was just reupholstered in a gorgeous white Bouclé fabr...
Bouclé
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs, circa 2000s. Made by American Leather /Room and Board.
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Red Leather “Matinee” Sofa Daybed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Matinee sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Backrest easily removes to convert sofa to daybed.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa, American Leather, Organic Modern
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic cloud or serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Currently in the original microfiber suede upholstery.
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Mirrored “Zoe” Sofas, American Leather, Organic Modernist
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful mirrored pair of sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Both are in original upholstery and priced with reupholstery in mind.
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Black Leather Matinee Sofa Daybed 3-seat, American Leather 1990s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous black leather sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios.
Leather
Beautiful Leather Matinee Daybed Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Sage Green Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful designer leather matinee daybed sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios.
Leather
Leather 'Matinee' Sofa / Daybed by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Remarkable sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios composed of two removable bolster accent pillows and back bolster in leather.
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Organic Serpentine Sofa, Restored, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered in a durable cotton-linen blend.
Upholstery, Foam
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather, circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered in a sumptuous moss green mohair.
Mohair, Foam
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered in a sumptuous pumpkin mohair.
Mohair
Sold|$15,500
Vladimir Kagan 'Matinee' Sofa + Daybed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa and daybed designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Studios. The sofa has a removable bolster back and two accent bolster pillows.
Wool
Vladimir Kagan Rockstar Rocking Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, Pair, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
These are it. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather in the 1990's, these lounge chairs, aptly named "Rockstar" lounge chairs are just that-- rocking lounge chairs.
Bouclé
Signed Vladimir Kagan 'Zoe' Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Vladimir Kagan ' Zoe ' sofa for American leather.
Upholstery
Sold|$6,800 / set
Vladimir Kagan "Matinee" Chairs for American Leather- a pair
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roanoke, VA
Uncommon pair of Vladimir Kagan's "Matinee" club chairs for American Leather.
Leather
Sold|$10,500
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
in green leather, signed. This piece has some significant wear consistent with use including scuffs, color-loss, and areas where the leather has been re-colored. See photos for detai...
Leather
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Organic Freeform Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Organic modernist sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Original upholstery is free of any major blemishes but does show signs of wear, such as areas that show more use. I have both a matching...
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.