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, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s.
Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud sofa for Directional. This sofa was originally manufactured during the 90s and has been recovered at some point. Fabric is still in very goo...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut w/Original Glass
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Snail coffee table by Vladimir Kagan for Selig. Coffee table is all original including the glass which measures 42" wide, 42" deep. Walnut base measures 25.5” wide, 22.5” deep and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Glass, Wood, Walnut
Extraordinary Vladimir Kagan "Omnibus" Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
An original "Omnibus" Sectional by Valdimir Kagan. USA, c. 1970s. Grey-blue wool (more grey than blue) fabric is in good vintage condition.
This is considered a rare sectional as i...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table, Walnut & Glass, 1960's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
A true design classic, this Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table is a sculptural statement piece with curves in all the right places. Cr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Zoe Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning Zoe sofas by Vladimir Kagan. We love the organic, curvilinear shape of these pieces.
Sofa has been restored in a beautiful, rich chocolate brown mohair that seems to chang...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan, Large Curved Sofa, Fabric, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved beige yellow bouclé fabric and metal sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc.
Seat height: 15.5”
Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Metal
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s
This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
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
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Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Rocking Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs, Inc C. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A rocking lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. Designed c. 1950s, produced c. 1970s.
Features finely carved walnut, reupholstered i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
White Curved Zoe Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Signed.
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ivory leather Zoe cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. These were manufactured in 2009 and have had very little use. We have tried to make any blemishes obviou...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather
Vladimir Kagan, Rare Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs C. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970.
Features finely carved walnut, reu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Leather, Walnut, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, Usa, C. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and walnut lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, USA, C. 1950.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa w/arm Right Model 150 BSA
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Southampton, NJ
The most Gorgeous Kagan sofa out there today!
This particular model is from Carpenters Workshop Gallery out of NYC and is approximately 8-10 years old. I am the second owner.
Attached is a photo from the original owner featuring a Vincenzo de Cotiis...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded.
Features finely carved walnut, r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. the upholstery is gorgeous and luxurious and the curves of this sofa are ready to wow. This piece has been masterfully reu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Curved Post Modern Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Vladimir Kagan
Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa for Directional.
Comes in it's original upholstery, purchased from the ...
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1980s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Vladimir Kagan Wood and Stainless Steel Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A square coffee table with stainless steel cylindrical legs by Vladimir Kagan.
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1980s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Vladimir Kagan 5 Pc Serpentine Sectional Sofa with Maxwell Alameda Snow Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Vladimir Kagan serpentine 5 piece sectional sofa. This magnificent 1980s style masterpiece of a sofa is begging for a beautiful new home. This sofa features 5 separate pieces, each...
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1980s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and white bouclé fabric arm chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s.
Seat height 18”.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa for American Leather, USA, 2000's
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa for American Leather, USA, 2000's
Vladimir Kagan Matinee Sofa
Manufacturer: American Leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Leather
Skyscraper Floor Lamp by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Skyscraper floor lamp by Vladimir Kagan.
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1970s North American Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Tan Mohair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
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Mohair
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Curvaceous Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sloane Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Curvaceous Vladimir Kagan serpentine Sloane sofa. This sofa will definitely need to be reupholstered but the foam and springs are still soft and comfortable. This sofa measures 27"...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sculptural lounge sofa, designed by the renowned Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the United States in 1999, stands as an iconic piece of modern furniture design. K...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Sofa by Preview
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 2 seat sofa and ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric
72" Round Vladimir Kagan Dining Table, 1950s
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
72" Round Vladimir Kagan Dining Table, 1950s
Originally sold through the Kagan-Dreyfuss showroom in Manhattan, this table was recently acquired from the estate of its original owner ...
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1950s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Smokey Flaxen
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Holly Hunt. Smokey is a faux fur that feels super soft and look luscious.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Alpaca, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan “Wing” Desk Model 7030, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan “Wing” Desk Model 7030, 1970s. Original with beautiful lucite legs.
Measures 94.5” long Depth of footprint 48”, 35.5” depth 29” tall
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Mohair, Model 150BS, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
This stunning and rare Serpentine sofa, Model 150BS, was designed by architect and furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. Its distinctive curved frame gives this piece a delightful, sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Mohair, Walnut
VK201 Rosewood Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1958, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and important model #VK-201 sculptured Rosewood and Walnut 'Round Extension Dining Table' by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss was designed in 1958, this example produced between 1958 and 1960, during Kagan's partnership with Hugo Dreyfuss which ended in 1960. This rare example is stamped with the Kagan-Dreyfuss branded marks on the underside of the table and under one of the two leaves, and serves as an important early example of this sought-after design, perfect for collectors, art and design investors, and interior designers working on high profile projects.
This Model VK-201, described in Kagan's early catalogues as a 'Round Extension Dining Table in walnut with rosewood top' has Kagan's signature gorgeous sculpted legs in solid walnut along with a magnificent vivid-grained Rosewood top. Just look at the closeup photos of the sculpted edges and tailored legs... this table looks more like a sculpture than merely just furniture. Quality of materials and craftsmanship you don't find in todays products - this table is the epitome of the saying 'they don't make them like they used to'.
Ultra refinement in this gorgeous collectors piece which extends from a dining or card / game / cafe table seating for four, to a larger dining or meeting table suitable for eight. With no leaves - the table is 48" round and with both leaves extends to 96" while retaining a very nice 48" width.
Vladimir Kagan's works have been highly valued by collectors and art / design investors, and his earlier works in the 1950s partnership with Hugo Dreyfuss (Kagan-Dreyfuss from 1950 to 1960) 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, Rosewood
1980s Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Preview Sofa with Kelly Wearstler Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Designer Preview sofa, masterfully upholstered in a way to keep the visual symmetry of the bold diagonal stripes, Sereno velvet fabric by Kelly Wearstler.
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or lounge chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
USA, 1970s
Sculptural design, with light gray velvet upholstery.
Measures: 30.25"W x ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Tri Symmetric Chaise Lounge
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
A tri symmetric chaise by Vladimir Kagan.
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1970s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Kidney Desk with Credenza in Tawi Wood
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
This is truly an exceptional desk designed and manufactured by Vladimir Kagan. The desk features a kidney shaped work area supported on a thick Lucite base and a matching credenza al...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa from the 1990's. Reupholstered in gray velvet
Measures End sections 88" long 40" deep...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Velvet
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
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Velvet, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Snail Coffee Table in Walnut
By Selig, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For sale, the iconic design, the snail table by Vladimir Kagan. Freshly refinished walnut spiral base supporting glass top with rounded edges. A beautifully conceived minimalist coff...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
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
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe Sofa"
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Zoe sofa” by Vladimir Kagan. Original brown upholstery.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its original Alcantara (ultrasuede) in a medium grey color called 'Otter', signed under...
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2010s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede
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 for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chino Hills, CA
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...
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1990s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and poof USA 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large and iconic sculptural lounge sofa and poof designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional, United States 1999. This boomerang shaped sofa is also called c...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and important sculptural double dresser was designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc during the 1950s in New York. Each of the two chests are s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Freeform Sofa, Model 150BC, 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
A classic by Vladimir Kagan originally designed in 1950. This piece produced by Vladimir Kagan as marked, circa 2001. Outfitted in its original upholstery and maple platform base,...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Mohair, Walnut
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 for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' Tiered Side Table, circa 1958
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is an early Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Capricorn' tiered side table featuring a pierced enameled steel top which is reminiscent of designs by Mathi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Steel
Post Modern 2 Seat Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 3 seat sofa and ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory Boucle. Corkscrew shape with sloped back and scrolled arm. The Nautilus chairs swivel making them a good choice for open floor plans - you may align your sight with any person or object in the room simply with a gentle swivel. Matching contoured Ottoman is on casters and seamlessly rolls into place like a puzzle piece inviting you to relax and put your feet up with a good book or a glass of your favorite vino. Fabric is highly durable; it's texture provides for ventilation to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
Nautilus Swivel Chairs: 36” W x 33” D x 29” H (Seat Height 17”)
Ottoman: 33” W x 21” D x 17” H
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop:
Post Modern Karl Springer Style ottoman...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Bouclé
20th Century American Pair of Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of 360 degrees Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Preview in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Furniture
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label.
The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world.
This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great 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 commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa, America 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Sofa in Boucle
America, 1980
Underside with manufacturer’s label, Cloud sofa. Newly upholstered in yellow boucle.
92”L x 40”d x 29”h x16”seat
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Erica Chaise was first designed in 1969 and named after Vladimir Kagan’s wife, beloved needlework maven Erica Wilson. Redesigned with the clean lines and classic feel of the prot...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Mohair
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cane
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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