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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Period: 1990s
Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
If you want to be the envy of your friends and fellow designers, here's how you do it. Rare pair of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Wingback Chairs for Directional with custom ottomans freshly...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's ...
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1990s Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
Vladimir Kagan “Erica” Chaise With Lucite Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic chaise lounge designed by Vladimir Kagan, model 6910, commonly known as the "Erica" chaise. This chaise, while designed in 1969, was likely made in the 1990s or early 2000'...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1980. Known for his love of ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
Rockstar Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1997. Original black leather rocking chair designed by Vladimir Kagan. Tagged.
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew Nautilus Swivel Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
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
"Zoe" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Iconic addition to any living space - brand new upholstery in a taupe purple/grey.
Dimensions are taken at the longest, deepest and highest poi...
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1990s Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural Vladimir Kagan Chaise Lounge perfect for lovers of all things Modern. High Art sensibility. The Chaise Lounge’s lower half rests on casters making it easy to reshape the view. Focus on your curated interior or swivel and change your perspective to admire that incredible outdoor view. This Bilbao Chaise was freshly professionally reupholstered in soft Latte color Bouclé. The fabric is blissful to the touch and ventilates well. Cozy in Winter and cool in Summer. Fresh perspective on a stallion of style. Ready to ship.
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Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of modern chairs that are so sculptural, they’re art. Swivel about and get a look at the entire space from the comfort of this luxurious Vladimir Kagan swivel chair. This pair of Kagan swivel chairs was freshly professionally reupholstered in an incredibly soft ivory fabric. The fabric has texture and contrasts the chairs’ silhouette. Sculptural lines for the eye. Sexy welcoming texture for the feels. A great choice for an art filled space to compliment and add to your existing collection. For aficionados and collectors of designer furnishings, a wonderful Vladimir Kagan acquisition.
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Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swiveling Chaise Lounge in Luxurious Latte Bouclé
Design Institute of America Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé by Directional, c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly and professionally reupholstered Post Modern Nautilus sofa in ivory white bouclé by acclaimed designer Vladimir Kagan and made by Directional circa 1980. Known for his love of ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Rare "Wave" lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, c.1990s. Known to draw inspiration from nature and his surroundings, Kagan styled this beautiful piece after the ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are quite dramatic. There is wear to the upholstery and it ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Wave' 3 Seat Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
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
Stainless Steel Bench by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist stainless steel bench designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile bench would work in any interior, wheth...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Pair Waterfall Stools, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Pair Waterfall Stools, 1990. Original upholstery in great condition.
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
Lacquered Walnut and Stainless Steel End Tables by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A luxurious lacquered walnut, stainless steel, and leather end table by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci. There are three available each side table is...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan, Gucci
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist pair of stainless steel benches designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile pair of benches would work in...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan, Gucci
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist pair of stainless steel benches designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile pair of benches would work in...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chair, Preview 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan swivel chaise lounge chair, 1990's, Preview. Newly reupholstered in gray velvet.
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
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
Stunning Pair Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Directional Cloud Sofas Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas made by Directional. These pair retain their original periwinkle blue ultra-suede fabric in nice vintage condition-some wear sp...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Lucite
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
Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chair due to its rocking chair abilities cleverly disguised underneath with hidden wooden runners and signature rounded form, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the look of a molded chair.
What's a huge upside about these examples are that they have LeatherTech labels underneath instead of the common and newer American Leather labels. In the 1990s the company was originally founded as LeatherTech and brought huge innovations into the furniture and design industry. Later, in the early 2000's they changed their name to American Leather. Earlier examples made prior to the name change such as this pair are sought-after by collectors and generally carry greater worth.
With Postmodern soaring in popularity, this club chair is just as relevant today as it was when it was first introduced. An excellent choice for designers and collectors alike, the chair and ottoman are signed underneath with The Kagan collection labels and leather swatch...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather
Pair of White Boucle Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1990’s Pair of ‘Corkscrew’ lounge chairs and ottomans designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Newly recovered in a soft white boucle fabric....
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
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
Pair of Hot Pink Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Hurricane Lounge/Club Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of "Hurricane" chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional Inc. Very comfortable, sculptural form of rarely seen Ka...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Arc Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan is one of the most recognized and enduring designers of modern furniture and is widely regarded as “the grandfather of modern furniture design”. He started designing i...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
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 Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern Vladimir Kagan Marilyn Sofa by Directional for Vladimir Kagan in new ivory white bouclé upholstery. Whimsical and happy, Kagan's Marilyn line...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
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
Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
If you want to be the envy of your friends and fellow designers, here's how you do it. Our shop is very excited to offer a rare pair of Mom & Pop Vladimir Kagan swivel wingback chairs...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan A-Symmetric Settee in Ivory Bouclé by Directional, c. 1991
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Asymmetrical and chic Directional Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Settee professionally reupholstered in soft ivory white bouclé. All new cushioning and u...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Post Modern pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel chairs freshly reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé circa 1995. Enamored with Bilbao, Spain, the Bilbao chair...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Room and Board
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stately Post Modern Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chairs made by American Leather professionally reupholstered in super soft Ivory ...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Upholstery
Swiveling Sculptural "Cork Screw Chair" by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Swiveling sculptural "Cork Screw Chair" by Vladimir Kagan, American, 1992
(retains original "Directional" label).
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan sofa is simply stunning. The entire sofa has been upholstered in a heavy ivory bouclé, including the double disc bottom. This heavily textured sofa is not only vi...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
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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