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Vladimir Kagan Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Ottoman by Holly Hunt, Whiskey Mohair & Polished Nickel
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Ottoman by Holly Hunt, Whiskey Mohair & Polished Nickel

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Ottoman by Holly Hunt, Whiskey Mohair & Polished Nickel

By Vladimir Kagan, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vladimir Kagan Mohair 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful plush lustrous mohair fabric.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Mohair Upholstery, Modern Design
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Mohair Upholstery, Modern Design

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Mohair Upholstery, Modern Design

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Astoria, NY

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Model P6910-L, with black mohair upholstery on lucite base, "Vladimir Kagan / Couture" label to underside. 39" H x 27.5" W x 58" D; seat: 18" H.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair by Maharam.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Mohair

Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs
Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs

Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Dallas, TX

Vladimir Kagan's work commands the eye with its freshness, energy, sensuality, and wit.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This pair of swiveling "Nautilus" chairs by Vladimir Kagan, crafted in America circa 1970, is a quintessential example of Kagan’s visionary design.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Latimer Alexander / Nevada / Cinnamon mohair.

Category

Vintage 1980s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Latimer Alexander / Nevada / Cinnamon mohair.

Category

Vintage 1980s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Mohair
Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Mohair

Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in Mohair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980s. USA. Reupholstered in green mohair. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of mirrored serpentine / cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Latimer Alexander / Nevada / Cinnamon mohair.

Category

Vintage 1980s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Model P6910-L
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Model P6910-L

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Model P6910-L

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Astoria, NY

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Longue, Model P6910-L,  with black mohair upholstery on lucite base, "Vladimir Kagan / Couture" label to underside. 39" H x 27.5" W x 58" D; seat: 18" H.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa
Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa

Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

High back 'Barrel' sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. The sofa is newly upholstered in a warm silver ribbed mohair Holly Hunt fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Now, let's talk about the maestro behind this marvel – Vladimir Kagan himself. Born in Worms, Germany, in 1927, Kagan was destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of design.

Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1980s Postmodern Arc Sculptural Chairs in Camel Mohair, a Pair
1980s Postmodern Arc Sculptural Chairs in Camel Mohair, a Pair

1980s Postmodern Arc Sculptural Chairs in Camel Mohair, a Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Absolutely stunning chairs reupholstered in a beautiful camel mohair. Ready to go!! Dimensions: 30" W × 27" D × 32" H Styles: Postmodern Seat height: 18.0 in Number of seats: 2...

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Recent Sales

Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa upholstered in Holly Hunt 'Serenity'
Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa upholstered in Holly Hunt 'Serenity'

Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa upholstered in Holly Hunt 'Serenity'

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagen Serpentine sofa newly upholstered with Holly Hunt Great Plains collection in Luca's Love: Serenity, Soft Velvet Mohair, light blue "Luca’s Love is a velvet mohair tha...

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa in Mohair
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa in Mohair

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa in Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Vladimir Kagan for Directional serpentine sofa circa early 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s

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.

Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Grey Mohair
Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Grey Mohair

Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Grey Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Rare curved sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. Newly upholstered in grey mohair, walnut platforms fully restored.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s

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.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Foam

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair

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 needlework maven Erica Wilson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Acrylic, Mohair

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa Mohair USA 1999
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa Mohair USA 1999

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa Mohair USA 1999

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H 30.32 in W 137.8 in D 59.06 in

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa Mohair USA 1999

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This exceptional sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the legendary Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in 1999, is an iconic example of American modernism at its most expressi...

Category

1990s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Burgundy Mohair, Model 150BS
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Burgundy Mohair, Model 150BS

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Burgundy Mohair, Model 150BS

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

A stunning and rare Serpentine sofa, Model 150BS designed by architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. It features a distinctive curved frame that gives this piece a delightfu...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan

Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in San Diego, CA

The sofa has been upholstered in a beautiful high quality mohair from the Netherlands. Dimension: 90L x 54 D x 31 H Seat Height: 17 H Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American fu...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional in Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional in Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional in Mohair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Theodore’s was a well-known modern and contemporary furniture store that opened in 1969 in Washington D.C., and they were a major retailer of Vladimir Kagan furniture. Theodore's was...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan “Serpentine” Sofa in Siena Mohair Velvet, USA, circa 1970
Vladimir Kagan “Serpentine” Sofa in Siena Mohair Velvet, USA, circa 1970

Vladimir Kagan “Serpentine” Sofa in Siena Mohair Velvet, USA, circa 1970

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa. This sculptural piece epitomizes Kagan’s signature fusion of organic elegance and modernist innovation.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Set of Opposing Serpentine Sofas in Grey Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
Set of Opposing Serpentine Sofas in Grey Mohair by Vladimir Kagan

Set of Opposing Serpentine Sofas in Grey Mohair by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Rare set of curved opposing sofas designed by the late Vladimir Kagan, circa 1970s. Completely restored, down to their frames with all insides fully updated (springs, foam, straps).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

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H 30 in W 90 in D 48 in

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Newly upholstered in grey mohair over walnut bases.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Sectional Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Sectional Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Sectional Sofa

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H 30 in W 126 in D 38 in

Vladimir Kagan Sectional Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Three-piece sectional sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman-Preview. Fully restored and reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

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H 28 in W 90 in D 36 in

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine" sofa for Directional furniture.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa

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H 31.25 in W 96 in L 31.25 in

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Kagan for Directional "cloud" sofa, reupholstered with great plains mohair with walnut plinth bases.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Curved Sofa in Blue Mohair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, USA, 1980s
Curved Sofa in Blue Mohair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, USA, 1980s

Curved Sofa in Blue Mohair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, USA, 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

An iconic curved sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1980s. This sofa has been fully restored and reupholstered in a plush blue mohair.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Holly Hunt Mohair
Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Holly Hunt Mohair

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Holly Hunt Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in San Diego, CA

Vladimir Kagan "Erica" Contour High Back Swivel Chair (1967) — Twig Holly Hunt Mohair, Lucite Base An icon of sculptural design and comfort, the Erica Contour High Back Swivel Chair...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic, Mohair

"Omnibus" Sofa in Smoked Platinum Mohair with Lucite Legs by Vladimir Kagan
"Omnibus" Sofa in Smoked Platinum Mohair with Lucite Legs by Vladimir Kagan

"Omnibus" Sofa in Smoked Platinum Mohair with Lucite Legs by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated and iconic "Omnibus" sofa was realized by Vladimir Kagan- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the 20th century, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofas in Holly Hunt Mohair
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofas in Holly Hunt Mohair

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofas in Holly Hunt Mohair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1980, signed. Both have been fully reupholstered in Holly Hunt "mushroom cap" mohair and have had the foam updated. The original lucite middle-legs were damaged so we had two new ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Now, let's talk about the maestro behind this marvel – Vladimir Kagan himself. Born in Worms, Germany, in 1927, Kagan was destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of design.

Category

1990s Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Alpaca Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Alpaca Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Alpaca Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair fabric by Holly Hunt.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sectional Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sectional Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sectional Sofa

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H 28 in W 160 in D 34 in

Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sectional Sofa

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Crescent sectional sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan fo Weiman-Preview. Original mohair upholstery in mint condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sectional in Teal Mohair, circa 1970s
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sectional in Teal Mohair, circa 1970s

Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sectional in Teal Mohair, circa 1970s

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Extremely rare five piece sectional designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. Completely restored down to its very frame, spring system, foam, straps and Dacron have ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

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H 30 in W 97 in D 48 in

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Fuzzy Wuzzy / Honey Bear plush mohair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

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H 30 in W 48 in D 94 in

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Fuzzy Wuzzy / Honey Bear plush mohair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

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H 28 in W 98 in D 48 in

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Label to underside.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Mohair Cloud Sofa on Walnut Bases by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Mohair Cloud Sofa on Walnut Bases by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Mohair Cloud Sofa on Walnut Bases by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Serpentine sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. This rare example features fully restored walnut bases an Lucite support.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Custom Curved Sofa Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Custom Curved Sofa Attributed to Vladimir Kagan

Custom Curved Sofa Attributed to Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A curved Vladimir Kagan sofa with tufted mohair on walnut bases designed for a Park Ave apartment.

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan "Radius" Bench
Vladimir Kagan "Radius" Bench

Vladimir Kagan "Radius" Bench

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H 18 in W 49 in D 18 in

Vladimir Kagan "Radius" Bench

By Selig, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Handsome bench newly upholstered in silvery grey mohair, refinished in dark chocolate tone designed by Vladimir Kagan for Selig.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, America, 20th century.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, America, 20th Century

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, America, 20th century.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Taupe Mohair
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Taupe Mohair

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Luxe Taupe Mohair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful pair of nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Four Swivel Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
Set of Four Swivel Attributed to Vladimir Kagan

Set of Four Swivel Attributed to Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Four custom swivel chairs with tufted mohair on walnut bases designed for a Park Ave apartment full of Vladimir Kagan furnishings.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut bases
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut bases

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut bases

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan sofa for Directional. Fully restored.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Walnut Bases
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Walnut Bases

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Walnut Bases

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine Sofas" for Directional.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut Base
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut Base

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut Base

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine Sofas" for Directional.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of serpentine / cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Fuzzy Wuzzy / Honey Bear plush mohair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Bouclé
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Bouclé

Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Rare vintage "Serpentine" sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Fully restored down to its frame, newly upholstered in high-quality Italian bouclé. Maple supports stripped and refinished in dark w...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Sofa with Rosewood Base
Vladimir Kagan Sofa with Rosewood Base

Vladimir Kagan Sofa with Rosewood Base

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H 31 in W 97 in D 56 in

Vladimir Kagan Sofa with Rosewood Base

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Amarillo, TX

Vladimir Kagan sofa newly upholstered in mohair with rosewood circular bases.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Rosewood

Barrell Chair and Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan (Model 100A)
Barrell Chair and Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan (Model 100A)

Barrell Chair and Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan (Model 100A)

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Long Island City, NY

Barrel chair and ottoman by Vladamir Kagan Single low-back Barrel club, lounge chair made of Walnut, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.. standing...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa by Directional
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa by Directional

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa by Directional

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H 29 in W 98 in D 40 in

Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa by Directional

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Raleigh, NC

Expertly restored with new mohair upholstery on this iconic sofa. A classic designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

MCM Vladimir Kagan “Comete” Sofa for Roche Bobois Newly Upholstered Blush Mohair
MCM Vladimir Kagan “Comete” Sofa for Roche Bobois Newly Upholstered Blush Mohair

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By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan “Comete” sofa for Roche Bobois Newly Upholstered in a High End Italian Blush Pink Mohair Imported from France.

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Vladimir Kagan Pair of Sofas for Directional

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Sofas for Directional

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Vladimir Kagan Pair of Sofas for Directional

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vladimir Kagan pair of Serpentine sofas for Directional.

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By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Exceptional Set of Wingback Swivel Chairs on Rosewood by Vladimir Kagan
Exceptional Set of Wingback Swivel Chairs on Rosewood by Vladimir Kagan

Exceptional Set of Wingback Swivel Chairs on Rosewood by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Important set of Vladimir Kagan for Directional pair of stylized wingback lounge chairs and ottoman.

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Exceptional Set of Wingback Swivel Chairs on Rosewood by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

Important set of Vladimir Kagan for Directional pair of stylized wingback lounge chairs and ottoman.

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Materials

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Located in Culver City, CA

Designed in the iconic style of Vladimir Kagan's 'Cloud' Sofa for Directional. Newly reupholstered in luxurious Alpaca Mohair by Maharam, on chrome base.

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Vladimir Kagan Pair of "Wysiwyg Chairs" for Directional

Vladimir Kagan Pair of "Wysiwyg Chairs" for Directional

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Vladimir Kagan pair of "Wysiwyg Chairs" for Directional, circa 1970s fully restored.

Category

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Early 6-Piece Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1963
Early 6-Piece Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1963

Early 6-Piece Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Modular Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1963

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful modular sectional designed by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs from the "Omnibus" series. 4 slipper chairs, 1 corner sofa and 1 ottoman having Lucite legs undern...

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Set of 8 Signed "Cubist" Dining Chairs by Vladimir Kagan with Original Labels
Set of 8 Signed "Cubist" Dining Chairs by Vladimir Kagan with Original Labels

Set of 8 Signed "Cubist" Dining Chairs by Vladimir Kagan with Original Labels

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

They are signed Vladimir Kagan with the original labels on verso reading "Handmade in the Workshops of Vladimir Kagan Designs New York".

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pair of Sculptural Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
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By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional lounge chairs as seen on Page 147 of Vladimir Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Floating Back Sofa by Vladimir Kagan w/ COA
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By HOLLY HUNT, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Westport, CT

First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved shape and elegantly sculpted walnut frame. The floating backrest invites placement ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vladimir Kagan, Large Organic Sofa, Blue Fabric, Lucite, circa 1975, Directional
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Vladimir Kagan, Large Organic Sofa, Blue Fabric, Lucite, circa 1975, Directional

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in High Point, NC

A curved serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Upholstered in grey faux-mohair fabric.

Category

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Eight Oak and Mohair Dining Chairs
Eight Oak and Mohair Dining Chairs

Eight Oak and Mohair Dining Chairs

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Eight Oak and Mohair Dining Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of eight oak armchairs with original mohair upholstery. These chairs were acquired with a documented Kagan dining table.

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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

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Vladimir Kagan Mohair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vladimir kagan mohair you’re looking for. A vladimir kagan mohair — often made from fabric, mohair and wool — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vladimir kagan mohair, we have 24 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vladimir kagan mohair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vladimir kagan mohair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Edward Wormley each produced at least one beautiful vladimir kagan mohair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vladimir Kagan Mohair?

Prices for a vladimir kagan mohair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $5,200 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $11,495.

Vladimir Kagan for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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.

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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.

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.