Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Green
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Green
Located in London, GB
German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both
Suede
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H 31 in W 89.5 in L 31 in
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
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Lucite Club Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Lucite chair and ottoman newly rebuilt and upholstered in Napier green velvet with brass
Brass
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H 34 in W 65 in D 161 in
Three Piece Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Dark Green Gray, Lucite Plank Legs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan three piece Omnibus Sofa. The upholstery at first appears gray, but in bright light
Upholstery, Acrylic, Lucite
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H 32 in W 90 in D 43 in
Vladimir Kagan ‘Zoe’ Sofa – Sculptural Elegance in Luxurious Zimmer-Rohde Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Victoria, BC
Experience the sculptural elegance of the Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa, freshly upholstered in luxurious
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud / Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan sofa for Directional. Original green gray Ultrasuede in excellent condition. Classic
Upholstery, Lucite
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H 30 in W 87 in L 30 in
Beautiful Leather Matinee Daybed Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Sage Green Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful designer leather matinee daybed sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Leather
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H 30 in W 35 in D 34 in
Pair Scroll Corkscrew Dark Green Suede Microfiber Swivel Lounge Chairs MCM
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reminiscent of the Nautilus chair, designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1950, here is a sculptural pair
Suede, Fabric
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Lucite Swivel Lounge Chair Green Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Lucite cross base swivel lounge chair. Newly upholstered in a green velvet
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Style Asymmetric Coffee Table with Green Marble Top
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
A coffee and cocktail table, produced circa 1970s in the style of designer Vladimir Kagan, with
Marble
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H 30 in W 30 in D 33 in
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Velvet and Walnut Legs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
completely restored and reupholstered in luxurious cotton green velvet. The restoration—expertly completed by
Velvet, Walnut
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H 29 in W 37.5 in D 36 in
Pair Vladimir Kagan Attribution Nautilus Style Swivel Lounge Chairs Sage Green
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of very attractive Nautilus chairs have a sculptural profile that is only rivaled by how extremely comfortable they are. The fully upholstered forms are mounted on a thick ...
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Korduda Sofa for Holly Hunt in Emerald Green Velvet 2022
By HOLLY HUNT, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
One of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Vladimir Kagan was in a class by himself
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs in Gray-Green Velvet
Located in Norwalk, CT
A classic pair of "Cork Screw Nautilus" swivel chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan. This pair has
Velvet
Olive Green Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of Classic Nautilus chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional feature a sloping
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table with Original Green Glass
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
sculptural spiral wood bass with original vintage green glass top, wood base is in great shape and
Glass, Teak
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional Swivel Armchairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Vladimir Kagan for directional sumptuous green swivel upholstered armchairs 1970s
Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s. New olive green Italian mohair upholstery. The
Mohair, Walnut
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.