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. 36”w x 37”d x 30”h x 20”seat Ref. MOD1180 $ 9,000
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 curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned ho...
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 Designs, Inc, circa 1970s. Executed in finely sculpted walnut, overstuffed seat and bac...
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 detailing. Overall length measurement of 53” is without gap between chair and ottoman.
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 it ready a dark green gray.
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 Zimmer-Rohde velvet. With its signature curves and fluid form, this statement piec...
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud / Serpentine Curved Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan sofa for Directional. Original green gray Ultrasuede in excellent condition.
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 Studios. Amazing light green sage soft 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 (left and right) of iconic mid-century modern swivel lounge chairs.
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.
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 asymmetrical top in green marble, above a fluid, three point wooden base.
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
Originally conceived in the late 1940s, this sculptural barrel chair embodies the sleek, aerodynamic sensibilities of mid-century design. This particular example, produced in the lat...
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. After graduating Columbia University where he studied architecture, Kagan worked...
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 been fully restored and recovered in a handsome gray green low pile velvet.
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, asymmetrical backrests and are upholstered in olive green.
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 the glass has multipal scratches on the surface but no cracks or chips i would jus...
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 fully rebuilt and reupholstered by Talisman.
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.
Mohair, Walnut
$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
$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
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$9,131 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$35,000
H 38.25 in W 33.25 in D 38.5 in
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970. Features finely carved walnut, reuph...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$6,900
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century This exceptional Danish cabinet is crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its deeply hand-carved façade. The front pan...
Oak
$6,087
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
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
$5,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern Wo...
Chenille, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Dimensions: 32” H x 74” W x 36” ...
Velvet, Wood
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
$13,463 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$6,944
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
$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 Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
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.