Vladimir Kagan Furniture
American, German, 1927-2016
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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Vladimir Kagan for Preview 4 piece Sectional Sofa, 1988
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
4 piece curved biomorphic sectional sofa, 1988. Designed byVladimir Kagan for Preview. Original blue/green fabric is in great condition.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its original Alcantara (ultrasuede) in a medium grey color called 'Otter', signed under...
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2010s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Ultrasuede
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew Nautilus Swivel Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Vladimir Kagan corkscrew swivel chairs for Directional. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and iconic serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan. This sofa was purchased from Kagan about a decade ago and upholstered in a heathered lig...
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1950s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or lounge chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
USA, 1970s
Sculptural design, with light gray velvet upholstery.
Measures: 30.25"W x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Infinity Steel Glass Personal Family Coffee Table, Circa 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally installed in the living room of Vladimir Kagan and Erica Wilson's Park Avenue apartment. A true post modern piece constructed of polished stainless steel with a tempered g...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' 3 Seat Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Rare "Wave" three-seat sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, c.1990s. Known to draw inspiration from nature and his surroundings, Kagan styled these beautiful pieces after...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Series Indoor Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn series indoor outdoor lounge chair.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your deli...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Metal
Gorgeous Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas Mid-Century Modern Preview
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofas made by Preview. Sculptural modern sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undul...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Chaise for Preview Furniture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Vladimir Kagan Chaise for Preview Furniture
Upholstered in Schumacher "Snake Rattle Roll" Linen in Ash
Included with one square and one circular pillow in coordinating Schuma...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Linen
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Cube Lounge Chair, 1969
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely comfortable and minimalistic lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan – New York Collection- for Directional is based on a ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Chrome
Sculptural "Bilbao" Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculptural modern "Bilbao" chair set by the legendary furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. The curvaceous, flowing lines of the "Bilbao" series was inspired by Frank Gehry's Guggenheim...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Capricorn Dining Set for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950's
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Ever seen that iconic Slim Aaron's photo? You know, the one Poolside Glamour-- if you look right in the center of the photograph, underneath the yellow umbrella, you'll see this icon...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Steel, Iron
Vladimir Kagan Unicorn Occasional Tables, Pair, Polished Cast Aluminum & Glass
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vladimir Kagan unicorn occasional tables, pair. Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, 1959 / circa 1990.
Cast and polished aluminum, glass. Very good condit...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Aluminum
Wonderful Vladimir Kagan 4 Piece Omnibus Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 4-piece Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa. This sectional can be arranged as pictured or can be configured as you please...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Lucite
Ceramic Base Cocktail Table by George Greenamyer for Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by George Greenamyer for Vladimir Kagan. Ceramic base measures 14.5"W x 14.5"D x 15.25"H. Signed.
From Greenamyer's web site:
In 1964 I was one of 5 artists who founded the Pulpit Rock Artists Community in Woodstock, CT, to create studio space for new graduates. I exhibited my ceramic sculpture and I was commissioned to make ceramic furniture by Vladimir Kagan Associates.
My teaching career started in 1968. My welding and foundry background was a key factor in my being offered a full-time position and being told to develop a sculpture department. In 1981 I became a full professor. I had the opportunity in the late 80s to design, with my shop technician, a "state of the art" metalworking and foundry facility. My classes were in welding, blacksmithing, foundry and 3D design. I have also taught workshops at Haystack in Maine, Penland in North Carolina and at other colleges. In 2005, I was designated professor emeritus. I still teach one welding class
In the early 70s, I switched from ceramic to metal sculpture, which I exhibited where ever I could. In 1976, I completed my first major public art commission for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. In 1977, I won an Artists Fellowship Grant from the Massachusetts Arts and Humanities Foundation and a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Grant. In 1979 I was a research fellow at the Center of Advanced Visual Arts at MIT to pursue my interest in kinetics. In the early 80s I had a large solo show at the Lopoukhine Gallery in Boston, the Laumeier Sculpture Museum in St. Louis and the Neil Gallery in New York City, where I was represented for 3 years. My sculpture is in the permanent collection of several Massachusetts museums: the Fuller Art Museum, Brockton; the Art Complex Museum, Duxbury; the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln and on the campus of Boston University and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
During the mid 80s to early 90s, I did the ice sculpture component of seven ice sculpture/performances in collaboration with other artists at First Night, Boston, and the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. In 1995, I was one of 18 artists who created a miniature golf hole for Strokes of Genius and in 2007, one of 12 artists that created sites for model trains called Trainscapes, both at the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA.
In the mid-80s I made the choice to focus my career efforts on public art commissions obtained through national competitions. Public art commissions allowed me to produce work in a size I could never afford. I liked the challenge of solving the design problems of the site and selecting a narrative that makes sense to the project and the committees. I could incorporate kinetics (sometimes fiber optics) and hired a mechanical and a structural engineer...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Ceramic, Glass
Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely rare and highly sought-after collectors piece by Vladimir Kagan is his Model #U-522 'Unicorn' curved sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. designed and produced circa 1963, shortly after Kagan separated from Hugo Dreyfuss of Kagan-Dreyfuss. This investment grade collectible design features soft and supple light grey tufted leather over two aluminum 'Unicorn' bases, large enough to seat four people.
There is not much comparison for this awe inspiring statement piece, ideal for an interior designer looking for a show-stopper that is fitting for the most demanding and critical client. Incredible design of utmost rarity and fabulous ready-to-use condition with that light patina you want to see. From an art/ design collector's perspective - this sofa is simply the bees knees...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Aluminum
Pair "Deco" Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic and sculptural ”Deco” lounge chairs model 7530 by Vladimir Kagan - one of the most influential and celebrated designers of the 20th century, originally designed in 1969. Haili...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
6 Vladimir Kagan "Clos" Lucite Dining Chairs, 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
6 Vladimir Kagan "Clos" lucite dining chairs, 1975.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Ultrasuede, Lucite
Sloane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Sloane sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1990.
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' Tiered Side Table, circa 1958
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is an early Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' tiered side table featuring a pierced enameled steel top which is reminiscent of designs by Mathi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning dramatic form lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 1980's. Its retains the original upholstery which needs to be recovered. Padding a...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman. Both the chair and ottoman are newly reupholstered in gray bouclé fabric. The chair...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Lucite & Glass Dining or Center Table, c. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern 1970s Vladimir Kagan Lucite and chrome dining or center table. Tempered circular glass top with frosted circle detail rests atop a splayed lucite base bolted with chrome pegs. Light. Airy. Modern. Unlike wood or other solid tables, this Vladimir Kagan table doesn't clutter or weigh down a space. The table doesn't interrupt perspective or view and allows for pass through light. Perfect choice for smaller spaces - see through lucite and glass makes rooms look bigger. Only one of its kind available. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Set of 12 Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss steel dining chairs in Ivory Bouclé
Set of ten...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Lucite, Glass
Stunning Vladimir Kagan 3 Piece Omnibus Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece Vladimir Kagan Design Omnibus sofa sectional. This sectional retains its original fabric and will need to be reupholstered as the fabric is worn and dated. Fully sup...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Lucite
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Tan Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nicely "broken in" tan leather upholstery swivel chairs by Vladimir Kagan.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather
Stunning Vladimir Kagan Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Vladimir Kagan curved serpentine cloud sofa for Directional. We are loving the Brunschwig and Fils and Dongia fabric this sofa has been re-upholstered with about 15 years ag...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Carved Walnut Trisymmetric Occasional Table
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic atomic design by Kagan-Dreyfuss. Elegantly articulated and proportioned table with glass top. Works as either a cocktail or an occasional table.
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1950s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of Vladimir Attributed Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vladimir attributed lounge chairs and ottomans, reupholstered with Italian Boucle.
Preview Label on underside
Measures: Ottoman
H 17"
W 24.75"
D 22.5".
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan L-Shape 5-Seat Sectional Sofa in Pale-Grey Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic L-Shape, 5-seat sectional sofa from the world renown German furniture designer, Vladimir Kagan.
As you will no doubt be aware by your intere...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
Fabulous Set of 4 White Painted Steal "Capricorn" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 4 of white painted metal "Capricorn" high back dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan.
These are the very elegant higher back chairs made Kagan as some were smaller.
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1950s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Steel
Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather, Fabric
Midcentury Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Curved Sofa in Ivory Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. Recently reupholstered in high quality ivory ...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Brushed Aluminum & Glass Cubist Extension Dining Conference Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Breathtaking 1960s, Mid-Century Modern, Vladimir Kagan dining table with two leaves. Item features a brilliant brushed aluminum pedestal base with pullout / pull-out supports for the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Aluminum
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Capricorn Dining Chairs with Original
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Kagan Capricorn dining chairs with the original vinyl covers. See pics. Chairs are in outstanding condition with the acrylic feet inta...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Iron
Hayworth Standing Mirror Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Perched on faceted brushed steel legs, the thin silhouette of the Hayworth Mirror makes this accessory a lightweight yet transformative addition to an interior. Double sided mirrored...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Mirror
Vladimir Kagan Swan Back Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan Swan back Sofa
faux leather and steel
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20th Century American Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Providence, RI
This is an authentic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa, one of his most iconic designs. The sofa features a curved shape that is both elegant and comfortable. Retains ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Balboa Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Vladimir Kagan Balboa sofa, upholster in a off white terrycloth Chenille fabric.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Foam
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Vladimir Kagan furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vladimir Kagan furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 281 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Vladimir Kagan were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, and Directional. Prices for Vladimir Kagan furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,190 and can go as high as $110,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,500.
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