Vladimir Kagan Sculptural 'Capricorn' Chaise Longues in Metal
View Similar Items
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural 'Capricorn' Chaise Longues in Metal
About the Item
- Creator:Vladimir Kagan (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.98 in (99 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very highquality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 450097711stDibs: LU933123456912
Vladimir Kagan
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.
Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
- French Adjustable Chaise Longue in Black Metal and WoodLocated in Waalwijk, NLChaise longue, metal, wood, France, 1930s This functional, adjustable daybed features a frame in black metal and a seat of spiral metal webbing. The backrest is adjustable in differ...Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsIron
- Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in TeakLocated in Waalwijk, NLChaise lounge in teak, aluminium and fabric, Netherlands, 1980s. Exceptional Dutch chaise longue. The seating of this chaise consists of teak s...Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsSteel
- Mats Theselius for Källemo Exclusive Chaise Longue in Black LeatherBy Mats TheseliusLocated in Waalwijk, NLMats Theselius for Källemo, chaise longue, leather, wood, steel, Sweden, 1992 Limited edition daybed. This chaise longue was designed by Sw...Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsMetal
- Chaise Lounge or Daybed in OakLocated in Waalwijk, NLChaise lounge, oak, metal, Europe, 1950s An adjustable lounge chair with inventive system. This piece is a perfect example of great craftmanship with a gorgeous design. Thanks to th...Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
MaterialsMetal
- Hans J. Wegner Versatile Chaise Lounge or Daybed in OakBy GETAMA, Hans J. WegnerLocated in Waalwijk, NLHans J. Wegner for GETAMA, chaise lounge with ottoman model GE01, oak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1954 This chaise lounge consists out of two sections. An adjustable lounge chai...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
MaterialsMetal
- Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Chaise Lounge in Green LeatherBy Källemo, Mats TheseliusLocated in Waalwijk, NLMats Theselius for Källemo, chaise longue 8/50, steel, patinated leather felt, Sweden, 1992 Limited edition daybed by Swedish designer Mats Theselius. The chaise lounge consists of ...Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
MaterialsSteel
- Postmodern Curvaceous Sculptural ChaiseBy Preview, Directional, Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan, Thayer CogginLocated in Houston, TXPostmodern Curvaceous sculptural chaise. This stunning postmodern chaise was inspired by the designs of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Great size t...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsBouclé
- Vladimir Kagan Style ChaiseBy Directional, Vladimir KaganLocated in Chicago, ILVladimir Kagan Style Chaise, Long Chaise with asymmetric arm design detail and lumbar support. Reupholstered with Great Plains Boucle, solid waln...Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Upholstered Daybed Chaise LonguesLocated in Sheffield, MAGraceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chaise Longues
MaterialsUpholstery
- Modern Chaise Longue Chair in Brown LeatherLocated in Brooklyn, NYThis stylish modern chaise longue chair features tufted brown leather with a distressed patina situated on a chrome base. Comfortable lounge design makes this an excellent seating op...Category
20th Century Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsLeather
$2,310 Sale Price30% Off - Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise LoungeBy Vladimir KaganLocated in West Palm Beach, FLIconic Vladimir Kagan Erica chaise lounge on lucite base. Although there are no rips or tears in the original upholstery, reupholste...Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsLucite
- Stunning Mid-Century Modern Chaise LongueLocated in Brooklyn, NYThis beautiful vintage modern daybed features metal sled legs and a sculpted frame. A sleek and comfortable piece that looks great in any setting...Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
MaterialsMetal
$1,820 Sale Price30% Off
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Martyn Lawrence Bullard Welcomes You to the Hotel Californian
A Spanish Colonial Revival gem in the heart of Santa Barbara has been reborn as a luxurious new boutique hotel.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.