Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair, America 1986
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 1986 Hildegard club chair by Vladimir Kagan, newly upholstered in Holland & Sherry velvet
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Lounge Chair, America 1986
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 1986 Hildegard club chair by Vladimir Kagan, newly upholstered in Holland & Sherry velvet
Velvet
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 30 in W 87 in L 30 in
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
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
Sold
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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$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
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
$1,745 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$267 / item
H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Clay, Stoneware
$2,010Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 56 in D 23.5 in
"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
Fabric, Oak
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan Design Group, USA, c. 1990s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Pre-restoration images ava...
Fabric, Wood
$7,080
H 3.15 in Dm 0.04 in
1913 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Paquerettes Roger & Gallet Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle Tiara "Pâquerettes" (Daisies) made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1913 for Roger and Gallet. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beau...
Blown Glass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 36.75” H x 76” W x 35” D Seat height: 16.75”
Metal
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown velvet rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Release to lamination and traces of glue as illustrated Overall Dimensions (inches): 29...
Velvet, Wood
$87,000
H 77.76 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
Rare Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio 'PE72' Cabinet in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, cabinet, model 'PE72', epoxy bronzed resin over laminate, smoked glass, aluminum, mirrored glass, laminate, United States, 1972 This rare illumina...
Slate, Bronze, Steel
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
Fabric, 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.