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: 21st Century and Contemporary
Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan Cast Aluminum 412 Sculpted Coffee Table with Clear Glass Top
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Recognized early on as an icon among Vladimir’s repertoire, the 412 Sculpted Coffee Table has become a hallmark of midcentury modern design. Sinuous sculpted base draws the eye sharp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vladimir Kagan, Organic Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable organic black-painted wood and brown beige bouclé fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc, US...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
The Vladimir Kagan "Mini" version of the Serpentine Sofa stands as a pinnacle of beauty and sophistication, captivating any space with its timeless allure. While its name evokes admi...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics. Designed by Kagan for Americ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Suede
Matinee Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. Reupholstered in orange/grey nubby wool boucle. Removable armrests and backrest. Made in USA.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Serpentine Sofa in Mohair, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather, circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered in a sumptuous moss green mohair. It will elevate any in...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Mohair, Foam
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved 'model 150BS' sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c.2000s, USA. Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) originally designed this sofa in the 1950s, this piece is from a later production. The sofa feat...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs Newly Upholstered in Camel Color Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Goodness aren’t these Caterpillar Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan the most stunning sculptural and complimentary shape you’ve seen. As enticing as chocolate truffles, these Kagan swi...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede
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
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
Vladamir Kagan "Dune" Chaise/ Daybed by Barlow Tyrie
By Vladimir Kagan, Barlow Tyrie
Located in Highland, IN
Kagan's design for Barlow Tyrie is a perfect example of his design aesthetic. The undulating, organic form that references a nautilus envelopes the sitter and provides a small table surface. The nesting ottoman...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Vladimir Kagan for American Leather ‘Fiftyish’ wingback chair based on his winged barrel-form designs from the 1950’s with Kagan-Dreyfuss. This perfect balance of midcentury m...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Fettuccini W Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Fasem International
By Fasem International, Vladimir Kagan
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
Vladimir Kagan "Rockstar" Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dating to the early 2000s this rocking chair and ottoman were some of Vladimir Kagan's late work with American Leather. This set has been newly upholstered in Dedar Milano Tiger Mou...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Wingback Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Large Custom Double Sided Sofa White Bouclé Vintage, Certified
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and substantial Vladimir Kagan custom unique double sided sofa. This piece is designed as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vladimir Kagan; Futurism; Modernism; 2000s; Mid-Century Modern; Roche Bobois; France; Cotton Chenille; Contemporary Design; Chenille Fabric; Ottoman; 2003; Grey; Glacier;
Futurist asymmetric 'Comete...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Vladimir Kagan Child’s Cubist Chair Angela Jolie and Brad Pitt, Walnut, USA
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful child's cubist club chair that was commissioned by Angelina Jolie as a gift for her children, reflecting Brad Pitt's interest in contemporary American design. Sophisticated and playful constructed of walnut and fabric upholstery.
Provenance
Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan
Literature
Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan 'Sloane' Sofa in Wool, Model 7550
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Early 2000's "Sloane" sofa by Vladimir Kagan, fully restored down to its frame, all insides including foam, straps, and spring system have been updated. Re-upholstered in off-white w...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, 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, upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Fabulous Swirl Coffee Table Vladimir Kagan Design Group, USA, circa 2008
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This fabulous table was purchased from the estate of the late Vladimir Kagan. This was in his NYC apartment and was part of his personal collection. This...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Maple
The Complete Kagan: Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Complete Kagan: Vladimir Kagan — A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design. First edition. Signed by Kagan. Excellent condition. Hardback. 1st complete c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vladimir Kagan Large Sectional Custom L Shaped Sofa Rust bouclé Vintage Certifed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and substantial Vladimir Kagan custom unique L shaped sectional. This piece is designed as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone needs a teddy bear and yours can be this chic Vladimir Kagan Zoe sofa newly upholstered in soft curly camel teddy bear fabric. Modern. In your face ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Crescent Sofa by Vladamir Kagan, 2005, Two Available
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Crescent sofa designed by Vladamir Kagan in 2005. This sofa has a striking curved profile with a right side facing pouf and a heightened backrest on the left hand side. It ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
Pair of handsome mid-century modern organic form sofas by Vladimir Kag...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 2008, the Vladimir Kagan Couture collection features a selection of the Classic Kagan designs from 1950s to his new designs from 21st century. One of the new designs on offer here is the New Moon sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more contemporary version he later named the Fiftyish Sofa. Vladimir Kagan's tendency to ov...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair White / Ivory Curved Leather Zoe Cloud Sofas by Vladimir Kagan, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of two, mirror image, Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. These were manufactured in 2009 and have had very little use. We have tried t...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rockstar Rocker Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
You rock in this pair of Vladimir Kaga rocking lounge chairs newly professionally reupholstered in soft deliciously textured ivory white bouclé. Rock all day ...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
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
unmarked and comes with receipt from Haute Living...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
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 Serpentine Sofa, Model 150 BS
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible serpentine sofa from Vladimir Kagan designed in 1950. This example was originally upholstered in white leather with white lacquer bases, circa 2000.
Now restored in a...
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern 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
Vladimir Kagan "Comete" Organic Modular Sofa Set, Roche Bobois, Futurist, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vladimir Kagan; Roche Bobois; modular sofa; living room set; couch; Mid-Century Modern; 1970's; Bauhaus-inspired; France; Post-modern;
Futurist full set of asymmetric 'Comete' sofas with central circular ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, 2003. Suede upholstery in shades of red and purple. Two large sections pivot the ottoman to form an 18-foot sofa. Imported from France. Included in this set is the complementary orange and red lounge chairs. The Roche Bobois story has origins in 1950 when entrepreneur Jacques Roche converted an old Paris theater into two contemporary furniture boutiques so that his sons could help usher stunning Bauhaus-inspired work out of the shops and into French homes nearby. At another showroom called Au Beau Bois, also in the French capital city, the Chouchan family was simultaneously selling home furnishings. The families met later when Philippe and François Roche convened with Patrick and Jean-Claude Chouchan at a furniture exhibition in Copenhagen in 1960 and afterward produced a catalog announcing their partnership.
This set includes eight pieces. All pieces are also available individually.
Dimensions set:
Purple Sofa Part 1: W:250 D:110 H:85 SH:45
Purple Sofa Part 2: W:280 D:130 H:85 SH:45
Red Sofa Part 1: W:280 D:130 H:85 SH:45
Red Sofa Part 2: W:250 D:110 H:85 SH:45
Purple ottoman...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
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 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
Multi-Position Reclining Chair in Red Offered by Vladimir Kagan Design Group
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
Modern multi-position reclining chair in red. The signature Kagan contour sling seat was first imagined alongside traditional midcentury materials like walnut wood. This update to th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
Materials
Velvet
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
Materials
Mirror
Vladimir Kagan Comet Sofa by Roche Bobois, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural Vladimir Kagan "Comet" three-piece sectional sofa, 2003. This design according to the Complete Kagan book "was designed in 2003 by the Paris-ba...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
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 “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, with dee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus I One Arm Sofa in Upholstered Seat with Lucite Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
A minimalimalist look that delivers maximum impact. The Omnibus Sectional Collection was first introduced in the 1960s, as Kagan reimagined the room-shaping potential of furniture wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus I One Arm Loveseat in Upholstered Seat with Lucite Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
A minimalimalist look that delivers maximum impact. The Omnibus Sectional Collection was first introduced in the 1960s, as Kagan reimagined the room-shaping potential of furniture wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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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