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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Item Ships From: Florida
Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Swivel Chair with Original Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Swivel Chair with Original Upholstery
Offered for sale is an original Vladimir Kagan "New York Collection" swivel chair with the original uphols...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan 6 Sculptural Cubist Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Cubist dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan. Wood frames with upholstered seats. Retain labels.
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1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Vladimir Kagan ‘Cloud’ Sofa with Ottoman and Rare Sofa Table Ebony
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Rare opportunity, Vladimir Kagan sofa with ottoman and attached sofa table.
Sofa is from the 70ies and made by Directional, sofa table is about 2 years old and made by Vladimir Kagan...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
20th Century American Pair of Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of 360 degrees Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Preview in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Pair of Vintage Preview Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of 360 degrees Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Preview in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Pair of Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of 360 degrees Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Preview in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Vintage Bleached Mahogany Dresser by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern American dresser made of hand crafted bleached Mahogany designed by Vladimir Kagan, in good condition. The partly polished sideboard...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Mahogany
Vladimir Kagan Set of 4 Capricorn Tall Back Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 4 Capricorn chairs by Vladimir Kagan. 2 chaises also available.
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1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Erica chaise lounge on lucite base. Although there are no rips or tears in the original upholstery, reupholste...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Matinee sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American leather. Original upholstery is in over all very good condition. No rips or tears present (refer to photos).
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan for Direction Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Authentic Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Cloud” Sofa. Original tan microfiber fabric. Some water marks on seat please see pictures. Label on bottom.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with four pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Sideboards / Cabinets by, Vladimir Kagan in 1961.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable pair of custom Mid-Century Modern sideboards/cabinets meticulously crafted by the renowned designer Vladimir Kagan in 1961. These exquisite pieces are constru...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Stone, Brass
20th Century White American Four Seater Sofa - Vintage Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American four seater sofa with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The high seat backrest of the settee, canapé curves seamlessly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan 6 Sculptural Cubist Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 6 Cubist dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan. Wood frames with upholstered seats. Retain labels.
Category
1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of Vladimir Kagan Designs Sofas / Loveseats, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Rare pair of Vladimir Kagan Designs sofas / loveseats 1970s
Early rare set of matching upholstered sofas, loveseats or settees on signature Kagan w...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Weiman Bilbao Four Seater Sofa, Canapé by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American Bilbao four seater sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman in good condition. The back rest of the sculptural c...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Rocking Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs, Inc C. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A rocking lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. Designed c. 1950s, produced c. 1970s.
Features finely carved walnut, reupholstered i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
20th Century, American Nautilus Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage single Mid-Century Modern American Nautilus lounge chair with a sculptural, half round moon shape ottoman, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American four seater Serpentine sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
20th Century White American Walnut Single Barrel Club Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American single low back Barrel club, lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Leather, Walnut, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, Usa, C. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and walnut lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, USA, C. 1950.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vladimir Kagan Desk.
Quilted maple, brass and Leather.
Beautiful Pistachio color Leather.
Label present.
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1970s North American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Leather, Walnut, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, USA, 1956
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable, leather and walnut lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, USA, 1956.
Dimensions of retractable foot rest at maximum extended p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
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, reu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
1990s American Leather Curved Vladimir Kagan Sectional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of kind postmodern three pieces sculptural Kagan sectional for American Leather. Kagan's updated design for American Leather Studios recollects one of his earlier 1960's sofa models. American Leather Studio metal button; American Leather Studio tag. This beautiful Butter color...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A 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, r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Lightbox Cube Illuminated Walnut Table Stand
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A Vladimir Kagan illuminated cube table. Walnut and white acrylic. Perfect for home or gallery application.
Category
1970s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Tri -Symmetric Stool
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extremely rare 1st edition stool.
Designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Kagan-Dreyfuss.
The early stools have a quatrefoil as opposed to a round attachment.
Possibly orig...
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1950s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century White American Directional Sofa, Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half-round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat back rest of the divano is curved with a wide armrest, supported by two round wooden bases. Newly upholstered in a white cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1970, United States.
The sofa belong to the Broadway theatre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, 1961 Mid-Century Modern Sideboards / Cabinets Original Receipts
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of custom Mid-Century Modern sideboards / cabinets by, Vladimir Kagan in 1961. Made of walnut, with travertine tops, original brass pulls. It was purchased directly from Kagan-D...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Stone, Brass
Vladimir Kagan Ellipse Swivel Lounge Chair Directional, USA 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Vladimir Kagan Ellipse Swivel Lounge Chair Directional, USA 1970s
Vladimir Kagan Designs upholstered tufted swivel Ellipse or Crescent lounge, c...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Blue Microfiber by Directional Furniture
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vintage Vladimir Kagan Cloud Serpentine sofa in blue microfiber by Directional Furniture Company.
Original label underneath, Directional, Made in USA.
Note: The sofa needs n...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood, Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Parsons Table in Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A signed Vladimir Kagan parsons square shaped table. Nicely figured walnut, measuring approx. 25 x 25 x 24.75" H.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Vladimir Kagan Wood and Stainless Steel Coffee Table, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A wood table with chunky mirror polished stainless steel legs. The top has a subtle but beautiful grain pattern. Re-finished in light ebony.
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1970s North American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Cubist Dining Chairs- Set Of 8
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 cubist dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan. The chairs were refinished and reupholstered in a heavy gold colored chenille years ago. Unfortunately the original labels were refin...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Vintage Pair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Corkscrew Swivel Chairs New Blue Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional swivel arm chairs, nautilus corkscrew design. These have been newly upholstered in a beautiful teal blue velvet. Dimensions: 29 H x 34.5 W x 16 seat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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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