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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Creator: Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan Chanel Back Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, US
These wonderful chairs not only swivel but they rock as well. They are very comfortable and show nicely in new ivory colored luxurious Boucle. They rest on a round plinth base bearin...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Rare "Luxus Executive Chair" with Lucite Arms 1970s (Signed)
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch leather with tilt antique bronze base by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's (signed “Ha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly rare and highly sought-after Vladimir Kagan Model 175C 'Sculptured Walnut Arm Chair' designed in 1950 (see catalogue photo), this early product...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan asymmetrical Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location.
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa.
Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa. Original cream colored fabric. Best to recove...
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1980s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Corkscrew Nautilus Swivel Chairs for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Vladimir Kagan corkscrew swivel chairs for Directional. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Hurricane" Lounge Chair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional "Hurricane" Lounge Chair. Outlandish and crazy! This one makes a statement! In it's original fleshy pink Boucle Fabric!
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofas, a pair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Directional in their original microsuede. Interested in a single sofa? Shoot us an email, we’re happy to split the set. This is an opposing pair that includes an armless...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Caterpillar Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of comfortable pair of 360 swivel chairs. Make them your own!
Category
1990s American Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
If you want to be the envy of your friends and fellow designers, here's how you do it. Rare pair of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Wingback Chairs for Directional with custom ottomans freshly...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Iconic Vladimir Kagan ‘Serpentine’ Ottoman in Off-White Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, ottoman, model ‘Serpentine’, off-white Alcantara upholstery, chrome-plated metal, United States, design 1950
The Serpentine ottoman, designed by Vladimir Kagan (1927...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Walnut Snail Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Walnut Snail Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 36.75 deep x 15 inches high
All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Toronto, CA
Timeless Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofa for your consideration. Iconic sculptural design, inspired by the Bilbao Guggenheim.
Incredibly preserved p...
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1980s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Polyester
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Toronto, CA
Timeless Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel slipper chairs for your consideration. Iconic sculptural design, inspired by the Bilbao Guggenheim.
Incre...
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1980s Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Gucci Lucite, Stainless Steel and Rosewood End Table, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan, Gucci
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning modernist stainless steel, lucite, and rosewood end table designed by Vladimir Kagan for Gucci, 1990s. This versatile end table would work in any interior, whether a bedro...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions
H: 29.5"
W: 36"
D: 34"
Seat H: 17.5"
Vladimir Kagan asymmetric lounge chairs, a distinctive find for enthusiasts of unique design. Created for Weiman, these chairs exempl...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
1990s Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Boston, MA
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud sofa for Directional, circa 1990s. Postmodern curves and design. Lucite bar complimented by two ro...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Set of 6 Clos Dining Chairs, 2 Arms and 4 Side Chairs Mid Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ultra rare set of six 1970's Vladamir Kagan "Clos" dining chairs in lucite. The high back chairs flow to the floor in back, while the front seems to float on the lucite legs. The cas...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofa
This sofa measures: 74 wide x 36 deep x 38.25 inches high, with a seat height of 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Venetian Sofa is a rare example in Vladimir Kagan’s repertoire that includes loose cushions. The design dates back to 1956, this inviting sofa features rounded shapes and playfully upturned arms to create a romantic silhouette. Placed on top of a sculpted wood base with the iconic Kagan’s tapered legs, the Venetian is both timeless and characteristic of the Mid-Century aesthetic.
This sofa is upholstered in a very charming boucle and features luxurious down feather seat and back pillows.
Dimensions: 92 L x 34 D x 32 H
Seat Height 19 H
Vladimir Kagan 1927–2016
Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York Good Design Award for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood.
Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’s Monsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofas - Pair
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofas - Pair
Each sofa measures: 74 wide x 36 deep x 38.25 inches high, with a seat hei...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Floating Seat and Back Sofa in Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Floating Seat and Back Sofa is a unique and iconic piece of furniture designed by the American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. This sofa is known for its distinctive shape, which features a curved back and a seat that seems to be suspended in mid-air. This design element gives the sofa its name and creates a sense of weightlessness. The sofa is designed to be both comfortable and visually striking, with its unusual shape making it a focal point in any room.
The Vladimir Kagan Floating Sofa is often described as a perfect blend of form and function, as it not only looks great, but is also incredibly comfortable. The curved backrest provide support, while the suspended seat adds a level of softness and comfort. The piece is punctuated by beautiful solid walnut legs.
The Floating Sofa has become an icon of mid-century modern design and continues to be popular with collectors and design enthusiasts today. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Vladimir Kagan's design aesthetic, which marries form and function in a way that is both visually striking and comfortable.
The sofa has been upholstered in a beautiful high quality mohair from the Netherlands.
Dimension: 90L x 54 D x 31 H
Seat Height: 17 H
Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York&Good Design Award & for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood.
Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’sMonsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Suede
Sensational Pair Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair Vladimir Kagan sculptural Elephant Chairs. This pair retains their original purple ultra-suede with some signs of wear-cleaning recommended. They measure 31"t x 31...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swi...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Bilbao Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Bilbao Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair measures: 41 wide x 33 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Midcentury Vladimir Kagan Sculpted Sling Dining Chairs Model VK 101A
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Vladimir Kagan’s work was known for his organic shapes and superior craftsmanship and these chairs are infused with his eye for design and his demand for comfort.
History: Vladimir ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Bilbao Mid Century Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Bilbao Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 97 wide x 55 deep x 38.75 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's ...
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1990s Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa, Newly Upholstered
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan. This vintage sofa is newly upholstered in a luxurious mohair and ready for placement.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Set of 4 Signed Vladimir Kagan Channeled "Clos" Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning set of four "Clos" dining/ game table chairs were realized by Vladimir Kagan- one of the most celebrated designers of the 20th century- in the United States, c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair with En Suite Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, this Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and is shown in fresh ivory bouclé upholstery. The Bouclé is ub...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Post Modern 3 Piece Sectional Sofa by Preview
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture, Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This 3 piece Preview sectional sofa is great. I love the details, it adds so much interest and design flair. Taking it from a simple sectional to a real designer piece.
The sofa i...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Nautilus Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Reupholstered in nubby chenille from Fishman's Fabrics. Tagged Directional. Original example desig...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Chenille
Vintage Burl Wood Coffee Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage coffee table by Vladimir Kagan, made in the United States during the 1970s, is a true masterpiece of design. Crafted from burl wood, the frame boasts a beautifu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Lucite, Burl
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) Patinated Etched Brass Top Teak Coffee Table, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Germantown, MD
An iconic coffee table designed by Vladimir Kagan For Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York, 1950s.
Very unique Patinated etched / embossed and Bookmatched brass top over three large legs joined ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Nautilus Ottomans by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. We also have two more available ready for reupholstery, as well as four Nautilus chairs by Directi...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Swivel Chair with Original Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Vladimir Kagan New York Collection Swivel Chair with Original Upholstery
Offered for sale is an original Vladimir Kagan "New York ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Unicorn sofa for Kagan Designs, 1967. Very Rare. One Owner.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
This original Vladimir Kagan Curved Unicorn sofa has had only one owner and was purchased directly from Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. in 1967. The design ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
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 began experimenting with Aluminum in the 1950s when he was partnered with Hugo Dreyfuss, first with the 'Tri-Symmetric' line then translating the 'Unicorn' table which was first designed in wood in 1957. In the early 1960s, after Kagan separated from Kagan-Dreyfuss, he developed the entire line of Unicorn seating which was inspired by Constantin Brancusi's 'Bird in Flight' sculpture exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Unicorn line which includes a table, armless chair, armchair, sofa of different sizes ranging from loveseat to semi-circle / half-circle room sized couches remain as one of his most rare and coveted designs for collectors and art/design investors. But on top of all that - this sofa is incredible comfortable with leather that is so soft you might think you are actually sitting on an actual Unicorn.
This tufted Livid Velvet and cast aluminum Model U522 Unicorn sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc would be ideal in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a high-end entertainer's home, a luxury commercial project such as a boutique hotel lobby lounge or members club, a leading creative design studio or a high-rise executive office or suite.
DOCUMENTATION:
"The Complete Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design" by Vladimir Kagan
MEASUREMENTS:
H 31.5" x W 101" x D 29" / D 44" (overall due to curvature)
Seat Height: 16
Provenance: Collection of a Kalorama Washington DC Collector.
Vladimir Kagan
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Vladimir Kagan 1927–2016
Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. Born in Germany in 1927, he immigrated with his family to the United States in 1938 fleeing from the rise of the Nazi regime. He studied architecture at Columbia and later apprenticed with his father, a master cabinetmaker, in his woodworking shop. In 1949, Kagan opened his own shop in New York, shortly thereafter releasing his first furniture collection, receiving the Museum of Modern Art, New York Good Design Award for his wrought-iron chair. His work is well-known for its avant-garde craftsmanship combined with comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. Kagan’s designs are produced with varying materials including brass, acrylic, aluminum and, most notably, wood.
Over the course of his career, his work was highly sought after by celebrity clientele from Marilyn Monroe to Tom Ford, and he lent his design to projects such as Disneyland’s Monsanto House of the Future in 1964 and the Downtown Los Angeles Standard Hotel lobby redesign in 2002. Kagan lectured extensively on the history of modern furniture design at institutions including Parsons School of Design, Yale and Philadelphia University. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Serpentine Sofa in Chocolate Velvet by Vladimir Kagan, C. 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of the Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. This iconic piece has been fully restored and reupholstered in luxurious choco...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Two Position Contour Walnut Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Two Position Contour Walnut Rocking Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 31.25 wide x 43 deep x 37.25 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm heigh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Vladimir Kagan ‘Cloud’ Sofa with Ottoman and Rare Sofa Table Ebony
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Rare opportunity, Vladimir Kagan sofa with ottoman and attached sofa table.
Sofa is from the 70ies and made by Directional, sofa table is about 2 years old and made by Vladimir Kagan...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Sofa 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous two toned velvet, and has the lucite ce...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Textile
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful mohair fabric by Holly Hunt.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Table Basse Spider en Teck par Vladimir Kagan pour Sika Mobler - Danemark
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Une table basse connue sous le nom de Spider, fabriquée par le fabricant de meubles danois Sika Møbler dans les années 1960.
La structure en bois est en teck massif.
Les deux secti...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Vintage Signed Dining Chairs, Set Of Eight c. 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Important Cerused Oak Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This important piece of design history was not only designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss in circa 1949 New York... this was also owned by Kagan himself and kept throughout his entire adult life (see provenance notes below).
Each of the two pieces (lower credenza and upper dry bar / hutch) are signed on the back with Kagan-Dreyfuss New York stamps. The expansive size provides exceptional storage and use options.
Kagan-Dreyfuss (Vladimir Kagan's partnership with Hugo Dreyfuss from circa 1950-1960) stamped pieces are amongst the most sought after by collectors and investors of art and design. Furniture with Kagan-Dreyfuss stamps are extremely hard to find and demand exceptional value, and this credenza with hutch is double stamped (one on each piece).
Featuring a cerused oak exterior, with tambour doors on the lower credenza, sculpted handles (which slide to reveal a keyhole, no key is present however can be rekeyed) on the upper hutch...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Formica, Oak
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered in a soft and nubby white bouclé, this pair of 'Corkscrew' swivel chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980 are signed with a Directional labels undern...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Glass Cocktail Table by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Iconic design by Vladimir Kagan C1960 Sculptural 412 glass and walnut kidney shape cocktail table. Sinuous arms reaching out to collect the shapely kidney glass top. Fabulous style a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
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
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Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs Vintage - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Upholstery
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare sculptural caned cabinet was designed by Vladimir Kagan and crafted by Grosfeld House during the 1950s in New York, documented in early Grosfeld House advertisements (see photos). Featuring sculpted legs, a caned door (with original unaltered caning in excellent vintage condition) with brass handle, and interior outfitted with two compartments, one side with an adjustable shelf. While the cabinet is small in size, it is huge in personality.
Vladimir Kagan's works have been highly valued by collectors and art / design investors, and his earlier works in the 1950s for Grosfeld House and Kagan-Dreyfuss are among the most sought after by 'purist collectors' like myself. Why do I prize his 1950s works above all else? I can write a short book on this, but one easy to explain reason is that this was a period unlike the rest of his career, where items produced in this time are hallmarked within that period - a distinction that his later works lacked. Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directional and American Leather Company...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Walnut, Cane
Vladimir Kagan 'Wide Angle' Sofa in Red Brown Upholstery and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., ‘Wide Angle’ sofa, model ‘W 506’, fabric, walnut, United States, circa 1970
This rare ‘Wide Angle’ sofa is designed by Vladimir Kaga...
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1970s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
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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