$53,347
H 29.93 in W 137.8 in D 61.03 in
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
Mohair
$10,395
H 30.25 in W 96 in D 40 in
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Cloud Suede Sculpted Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Cloud Suede Sculpted Sofa This sofa measures: 96 wide x
Suede
Cloud Sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Greensboro, NC
Iconic Cloud Sofa with lucite center support by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fabric is
Fabric, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Red Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa for directional.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa in Red
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
A Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa in red. Retaining original retailers tables. No issues with upholstery
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Red Ultrasuede 'Cloud' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
A 'Cloud' sofa, by designer Vladimir Kagan and produced circa 1980s, entirely in red ultrasuede on
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa in red. The sofa is in good vintage condition with a uniform
Chrome
Vintage Red Cloud Sofa Attributed to Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lipstick red ultrasuede cloud sofa with chrome feet. One of Kagan's most recognizable designs.
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Style Lucite and Red Leather Sling Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful red leather and Lucite sling sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan. The leather is very
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Crescent Sofas on Brass Bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Crescent sofa on brass base by Vladimir Kagan. Fully restored and reupholstered.
Brass
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vladimir Kagan for Directional serpentine sofa. This all original iconic example is upholstered in
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
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas on Brass Bases
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of serpentine sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Fully restored and
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Brass Bases
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional Furniture. Fully restored and
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in L 27.56 in
Vladimir Kagan Organic "Long Island" Sofa, Red Suede, Acrylic, 1975, Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A curved serpentine "Long Island" sofa by Vladimir Kagan. In it's original suede fabric. Form
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 31.25 in W 92 in L 31.25 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Red Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan Designs and the 1980s Directional 'Cloud' sofa, this 'Zoe' sofa by American Leather
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofa with Lucite Support
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud or Serpentine sofa in original polyester blend fabric with lucite
Upholstery, Lucite
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
Leather
Floating Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Model - 176SC sofa, originally designed in 1952. Textured orange velvet upholstery on cherry frame
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan, Floating Seat and Back Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sofa by Vladimir Kagan in a poppy colored upholstery and walnut frame. Literature: "The Complete
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 30 in W 97 in D 50 in
Vladimir Kagan Curved Serpentine Cloud for Sofa in Red/Orange Cotton Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful sofa by Vladimir Kagan newly upholstered in a rich cotton velvet. For Directional. Double
Upholstery, Lucite
Sold
H 32 in W 94 in D 44 in
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa in Claret Red Faux Cowhide & Sterling Silver Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa by Directional featuring two-tone reupholstery that highlights
Chrome
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H 31.5 in W 98 in D 42 in
Vladimir Kagan Style Sofa Couch Vintage Curved Kidney Cloud Chrome Ultrasuede R
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency Vladimir Kagan style cloud curved sofa with chrome feet. Original fabric
Chrome
Sold
H 31 in W 86 in D 35 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Matinee' Red Leather Sofa Daybed, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The red leather on this Vladimir Kagan for American leather Postmodern 'Matinee' convertible sofa
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumental sculptural sofa attributed to Vladimir Kagan. It was manufactured in the 1980s and
Chrome
Large Kidney Shape Daybed Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual kidney or cloud shape red upholstery sofa or bench.
Huge Postmodern Biomorphic 3-Piece Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
well-made sofa with no detail spared. It is a 3-piece sectional, upholstered in a true primary red
Fabric
Milo Baughman Brass Base Curved Sectional Serpentine Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Large serpentine sofa by Milo Baughman. Three-piece curved sectional. New mohair upholstery
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Red Serpentine Sofa- Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan red serpentine sofa with original Directional labels. Sofa is in original red
Free-Form Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic biomorphic sofa in sienna mohair velvet with ebonized disc feet.
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Bridport, CT
Amazing hot pink upholstered Vladimir Kagan cloud sofa. In excellent condition made by Directional
Sold
H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 55.12 in
Modern Circular Sectional Colorful Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
great, because color is very subjective and color is what identifies people. With the Comet Sofa, Kagan
Spectacular 'Comet' Lounge Set by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular and very rare sofa and chairs set by Vladimir Kagan. Numerous setups are possible
in the Style of the Vladimir Kagan “Cloud” Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan “cloud” sofa. This piece has no manufacturer tags. The fabric is in good condition with
Velvet
Pair of Free Form Cloud Sofas after Vladimir Kagan
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Mid Century Modern Free Form Cloud Sofas after Vladimir Kagan, each sofa in Matching
20th Century Biomorphic Shaped Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous Vladimir Kagan style iconic biomorphic shaped sofa, with original poly-cotton blue-red
Cotton, Polyester
$15,411
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
Unavailable|$49,500
H 29.53 in W 224.41 in D 41.34 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, 'Snake' sectional sofa, model 'DS-600', leather, Switzerland, 1970 Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Ped...
Leather
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, Wood
$23,117
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$33,000
H 30 in W 134 in D 61 in
Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) Serpentine sofa, #150 Exceptional and large unique curvaceous form USA, newly upholstered rust color bouclé fabric, walnut base in good condition ...
Bouclé, Walnut
$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
$37,000
H 36 in W 27 in D 40 in
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
An early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded. Features finely carved walnut, re...
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
$23,099
H 30.32 in W 153.55 in D 59.06 in
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in velvet for Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in velvet for Directional USA 1999 Incredible sculptural lounge sofa, designed by renowned designer Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the U...
Chrome
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
Textile
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of John Mascheroni curved sofas, an elegant duo of modern furniture that adds a touch of sophistication to any living space. These beautifully crafted sofas feature strikin...
Bouclé
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Sofa in Beige Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, sofa model ‘Serpentine’, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950s, later production This sofa is designed by Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) and clearly e...
Metal, Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Freeform Sofa, Model 150BC, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
A classic by Vladimir Kagan originally designed in 1950. This piece produced by Vladimir Kagan as marked, circa 2001. Outfitted in its original upholstery and maple platform base,...
Upholstery
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999, stands as an iconic piece of modern furniture design. K...
Chrome
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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