Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s for American Leather, signed - excellent vintage condition
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. The Zoe sofa was one of Vladimir Kagan’s last designs. Made by American Leather /Room and Board. Upholstered in original micro suede. The biomorphic shape similar to Kagan’...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Plush Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful plush lustrous mohair fabric. Light blue gray.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Lucite, Mohair
3 Piece Modular Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
3 Piece Modular sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988. Original white fabric is in good condition. There is a spot on one cushi...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Restored "Fiftyish" Sofa for American Leather, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
"Fiftyish" sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by American leather in the 2000s. This contemporary design was influenced by Kagan's winged barrel chairs of the 1950s. This e...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Sofas with Lucite & Brass, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
These are very hard to find Vladimir Kagan sofas. Lucite legs with brass hardware. Upholstered in D V Kap Novato - Onyx. Back is 30"H and 36"H with pillows. Seat height is 18.75".
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Brass
20th Century American Directional Sofa - Vintage 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 Sofas
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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan “Cloud” Sofa Reupholstered in 100% Alpaca
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s in excellent, restored condition
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Alpaca
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 Sofas
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Upholstery
Fiftyish Wingback Leather Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. We also have another available with walnuts feet. Original leather with chrome legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back 'Barrel' sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. The sofa is newly upholstered in a warm silver ribbed mohair Holly Hunt fabric. The luxurious three seater...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery, Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Curved Blue Velvet "Hindsight Sofa", 2024
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
This curvy, sinuous, undulating "Hindsight Sofa" was initially designed by Vladimir Kagan as a limited run in the 1960s. This contemporary example, sold through Vladimir Kagan, has b...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Velvet, Lucite
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
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 Sofas
Materials
Suede
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Leather Bilbao Sofa Mid-century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. I do have a pair of these gorgeous sofa both ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Wood, Leather
Postmodern Sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and rare modular sofa "Comete" designed by Vladimir Kagan for French Luxury Furniture manufacturer Roche Bobois. Kagan created this curved...
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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Tangent Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Legs, USA, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare find, the Tangent sofa with an open chaise feature by Vladimir Kagan Angle Tangent Sofa for Preview is an exquisite addition to any mid-century modern collection. This sofa bo...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain. This sofa is one of Kagan's most Avant Garde ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Attributed Sofa and Swivel Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a unique design attributed Vladmir Kagan that we believe he did for boutique hotels. The swivel chair butts up to the sofa and can fit two people. The swivel turns 360 degree...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
$22,000Sale Price / set|22% Off
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 Sofas
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Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Maharam Mushroom Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair by Maharam.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Lucite, Mohair
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 Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan, "Unicorn" Sofa, Lucite, Velvet, USA, c. 1975
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved velvet and lucite "Unicorn" sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. Model originally designed with metal base, present example is a ra...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Denton, TX
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao freeform sofa for Weiman. Organic design with black and tan micro fiber fabric. This design was inspired by the Guggenheim ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hurricane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Hurricane Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1990s. USA. Reupholstered in white boucle fabric.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Vladimir Kagan sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 68 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Edward Wormley, Dunbar, and Knoll.
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