Vladimir Kagan Seating
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 Cloud Sofa for Directional in Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1980s, fully restored in mohair.
In lieu of a Directional tag, this has a Theodore’s furniture store tag. Theodore’s is a well-known Vladimir Kagan dealer that removed manufac...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Mohair
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 Seating
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Fabric
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Walnut
20th Century American Weiman Bilbao Four Seater Sofa, Canapé by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
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 Seating
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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Model 7530 Deco Chaise Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan Model 7530 Deco Chaise Lounge Chair
This chaise measures: 31 wide x 65 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height/chair clearance 23 inches
All pieces...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Executive Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Vladimir Kagan high back executive chair. Sculpted walnut swivel base with casters. Original black leather. upholstery. Kagan-Dreyfuss. 1960’s. Unmarked
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa in Silk and Leather
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of post-modern elegance with the Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa. This exquisite piece, upholstered in sumptuous silk and leather circa 1990s, embodies Kagan's artistic impressions from his time spent in Bilbao, Spain. Inspired by the architectural marvels of the Guggenheim Museum, this sofa features dynamic angles and graceful curves that bring sophistication and style to any space. We take pride in presenting high quality mid century modern furnishing that infuses timeless design into your home. Elevate your interiors with this iconic masterpiece, a true testament to luxurious living and artistic expression. Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet 'Unicorn" Sofa Model U522, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
A Iconic Vladimir Kagan (1927-1988) Tufted Livid Velvet Upholstered Cast Aluminum 'Unicorn' Sofa, Model U522, Introduced 1960, Late 1960'S.
Vladimir Kagan was an American furniture d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Aluminum
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 Seating
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage Lacquered "Eva" Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by legendary mid-century German-American designer Vladimir Kagan as a custom commission for the Essex House Hotel in New York City, the "Eva" chair was described by Kagan as ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Cubist Dining Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are wonderful dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan crafted in 1950. They retain the original floral upholstery which is in used condition with fading throughout. Upholstery servic...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Hardwood
$1,800 / item
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus ottoman (One Available)
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offered this ottoman by Vladimir Kagan. This oversized ottoman will look perfect in any decor. Fabric can be used as is or these are perfect for a redo in your own fabric....
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1980s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Fabric, Lucite
Matinee Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Reupholstered in Knoll two tone velvet
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair "Capricorn" with Original Pads
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare to find with the original pads, this lounge chair is in original excellent vintage condition. Pads are in amazingly great condition also. Comfy lounge chair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
Materials
Iron
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 Seating
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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Two Tone Nautilus Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern two tone Vladimir Kagan Nautilus lounge chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Handmade Postmodern Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, 1980s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 1980s Postmodern lacquered black dining chairs by Vladimir Kagan, comprised of a set of eight side chairs, are extremely high quality - these chairs have significant heft, not overly heavy but very solid hefty chairs demonstrating the high quality construction you would expect from Vladimir Kagan's handmade workshop. Signed with Vladimir Kagan labels.
*Note, we have another set of 8 chairs in this same style, 2 of the set are armchairs. The upholstery is slightly different so would be best to reupholster if you wish to combine the sets.
These hard to find handmade dining...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
$7,200 Sale Price / set
57% Off
Vladimir Kagan “Marilyn” Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Directional, fully restored in a wool velvet. Excellent condition
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Velvet
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 Seating
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Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Midcentury Vladimir Kagan Sculpted Sling Dining Chairs Model VK 101 and VK 101A
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful rare set of four American walnut, Vladimir Kagan sculpted sling dining chairs, in black leather. This spectacular set of American walnut dining chairs consists of two VK 101...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Pair of Stainless Steel Benches by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s
By Gucci, Vladimir Kagan
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 Seating
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Stainless Steel
Stylish Pair Vladimir Kagan for Directional Waterfall Ottoman Bench Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sculptural pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional waterfall ottomans. This pair will need to be reupholstered original fabric...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Upholstery
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
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Leather
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 Seating
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Leather, Wood
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 Seating
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Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Beige Offwhite Alcantara Suede Corkscrew Nautilus Swivel Chairs Directional Mint
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige off white alcantara suede corkscrew nautilus swivel chairs directional mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Marilyn Chaise by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Reupholstered in green jacquard fabric. Tagged. Has unique feet which are not on any other models online.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern, Six Eva Dining Chairs, Lacquer, Maroon Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Six Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern 'Eva' Dining / Side Chairs, Labeled
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage (In the Style of) Vladimir Kagan Chaise
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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Seating
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Linen
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Vladimir Kagan seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 207 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Karl Springer, and Baker Furniture Company. Prices for Vladimir Kagan seating 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 $12,900.
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