Vladimir Kagan Original Serpentine Cloud Sofa

German-born furniture designer Vladimir Kagan was beloved for his midcentury-modern creations, both curvaceous and modular. After moving to the U.S. as a child in 1938, he learned how to make furniture by working with his master cabinetmaker father. In 1948 Kagan opened a shop in New York...

The "swag leg chair" by George Nelson dates back to 1958 - but would still be a perfect fit in any science fiction movie today. the innovative design resulted from nelson's demands for the development of his swag leg group, which includes chairs, a secretary and various tables. the elegantly curved legs were to be made of steel and processed by machine. and although the chair naturally looks extremely casual and cool, this has nothing to do with the youthful spirit of the 21st century: "swag" here means the process of "swaging", in english "pressing" (metal pressing is still a widespread method of forming). The frame is actually a combination of the classic "four-legged friend" with the idea of a central axis. or, to put it more poetically by a contemporary: "like four tree roots growing out of the ground and uniting to form a strong trunk...

For sale is an exquisite vintage modern serpentine sofa, a stunning piece designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the 1990s. This sofa features a captivating swirl...

Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair fabric by Holly Hunt.