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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Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Bilbao Sofa
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Post-Modern Bilbao Sofa
This sofa measures: 74 wide x 36 deep x 38.25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Walnut Dresser Two Door Cabinet Chifforobe on Slayed Legs Mint!
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vladimir Kagan walnut dresser two door 3 drawers cabinet chifforobe on slayed legs mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rare Vladimir Kagan Leather Ribbed Style Upholstery Heavy Stainless Base Desk Chair MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness Lambert. Shortly before Kagan's death, the Baroness had asked for the two chairs to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Ochre, United States
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vladimir Kagan
Sofa model “Directional”
Manufactured by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc.
United States
Upholstery, walnut
Measurements
244 cm x 147 cm x 75 cm
96 in x 58 in x 29.5 in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Single Back Chair in Black Leather with Metal Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour.The floating backrest fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Fettuccini W Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Fasem International
By Vladimir Kagan, Fasem International
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Fettuccini W Lounge Chair by Fasem is a sexy, comfortable lounge armchair with a flexible steel frame. World renowned, Vladimir Kagan created signature designs that feature sleek...
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2010s Italian Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Beige Offwhite Alcantara Suede Corkscrew Nautilus Swivel Chairs Directional Mint
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige off white alcantara suede corkscrew nautilus swivel chairs directional mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Set of 4 Vladimir Kagan Modern Dark Walnut Teal Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) dark walnut dining chairs in biomorphic openwork form featuring a sloped back and seat, upholstered in a pale teal fabric, standing on 4 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for Dreyfuss Mid Century Walnut Credenza
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Dreyfuss Mid Century Walnut Credenza
This credenza measures: 84 wide x 20 deep x 32.25 inches high
Restored - Mint Condition! Ready to Ship.
We take our photos ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for Dreyfuss Mid Century Walnut Tri-Symmetric Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Dreyfuss Mid Century Walnut Tri-Symmetric Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 47 wide x 35.5 deep x 15.25 inches high
Great Vintage Condition - Gentle Wear ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Nobadeer Dining Chairs, 6
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Six Vladimir Kagan Nobadeer Dining Chairs, mahogany frame with tan upholstered seats and backs, comprising: (4) four side chairs and (2) armchairs, one armchair with "Vladimir...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
$18,000 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Vladimir Kagan for Dreyfuss Mid Century Walnut and Lucite Vanity Dresser
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Dreyfuss Mid Century Walnut and Lucite Vanity Dresser
This vanity measures: 109 wide x 20 deep x 32.25 inches high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches
Great V...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Foot Stool in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Vladimir Kagan Foot Stool in Red. Pairs with Multi-position Reclining chair.
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Settee in Donghia Cotton/Silk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A perfect settee for the entry, hallway or the bedroom. Newly upholstered in a luxurious fabric by Donghia which is silk and cotton. The sheen is beautiful, and it highlights the ric...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary American "Nobu" or "Cubist" dining chairs feature a flattened minimalist openwork frame with back and seat anchored to the front and back supports, upholstered i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
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 glass top. Designed as a square glass top with a curved and straight edge chrome base. #6703 by Kagan.
H: 15 3/4, W: 42, D: 42 in.
Provenance:
Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan
Published:
Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan, Pointed Leaf Press...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960's Vladimir Kagan Stool
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1960’s Vladimir Kagan stool. Sculpted Walnut base with upholstered seat. Kagan- Dreyfus. This piece was part of a collection of Kagan pieces from a friend of Vladimir Kagan. Unmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness Lambert. Shortly before Kagan's death, the Baroness had asked for the two chairs to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Chairs, Domino Chair, Model 7300
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Blue Velvet Covered Domino Side Dining Chairs, Model 7300, originally designed 1973, "Hand made in the workshops of / Vladimir Kagan ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,300 Sale Price
27% Off
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
Materials
Velvet
$21,500 / set
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983
Pieces can be purchased separately. Please inquire for separate pricing.
Provenance: Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan
Birdseye maple veneer, painted and lacquered wood, Fully Refinished Table...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Vladimir Kagan Dining Room Set, Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Labeled, Copeland
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983
Can purchase separately
Birdseye maple veneer, mahogan...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Lacquer
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kagen rocker chairs and ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
1997
Pair "Rock Star" his and her rockers in rich red leather.
Rounded forms in compact rocking chairs with...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Arc” Sofa for Directional, 1990s, fully restored in a wool velvet. Very good condition
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully grained dining table designed by Vladimir Kagan.
Table measures 58" and has two 24" leaves.
Category
1970s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stunning Vladimir Kagan Lucite and Burl Walnut Coffee Table Midcentury
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Vladimir Kagan Lucite and burl walnut coffee table. This wonderful table is in very nice vintage condition. The square is 40" x 40", the glass is 30" in diameter and the len...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Burl
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
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
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
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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