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
Sculptural Post Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa, USA, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Postmodern Bilbao sofa, rendered in an upholstered wood frame, covered in a sumptuous grey performance velvet, designed by Vladimir Kagan, inspired by the Frank Gehry's Gu...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
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
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Bouclé, Wood
Rare 'Unicorn' Leather and Aluminum Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c. 1963
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely rare and highly sought-after collectors piece by Vladimir Kagan is his Model #U-522 'Unicorn' curved sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. designed and produced circa 1963, shortly after Kagan separated from Hugo Dreyfuss of Kagan-Dreyfuss. This investment grade collectible design features soft and supple light grey tufted leather over two aluminum 'Unicorn' bases, large enough to seat four people.
There is not much comparison for this awe inspiring statement piece, ideal for an interior designer looking for a show-stopper that is fitting for the most demanding and critical client. Incredible design of utmost rarity and fabulous ready-to-use condition with that light patina you want to see. From an art/ design collector's perspective - this sofa is simply the bees knees...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with our stunning Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, reupholstered in luxurious Holly...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Zoe" Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Stunning Zoe sofa by Vladimir Kagan, Iconic addition to any living space - brand new upholstery in a mauve velvet.
Dimensions are taken at the longest, deepest and highest points.
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1990s Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vladimir Kagan; Futurism; Modernism; 2000s; Mid-Century Modern; Roche Bobois; France; Cotton Chenille; Contemporary Design; Chenille Fabric; Ottoman; 2003; Grey; Glacier;
Futurist asymmetric 'Comete...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
3 Piece Modular Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Preview, 1988
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
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
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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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery
Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016)
Serpentine sofa, #150
Exceptional and large unique curvaceous form
USA, newly upholstered rust color bouclé fabric, walnut base in good condition
unmarked and comes with receipt from Haute Living...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Bouclé, Walnut
Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are quite dramatic. There is wear to the upholstery and it ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan for Direction Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Authentic Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Cloud” Sofa. Original tan microfiber fabric. Some water marks on seat please see pictures. Label on bottom.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
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 Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofas - Pair
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, Model 150 BS
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible serpentine sofa from Vladimir Kagan designed in 1950. This example was originally upholstered in white leather with white lacquer bases, circa 2000.
Now restored in a...
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
RARE Pair of Curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan are RARELY seen and we just happen to have a pair. A gorgeous duet, each with 3 lucite support legs and gorgeous Joseph Noble Mohair. T...
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20th Century Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Mohair, Lucite
20th Century White American Four Seater Sofa - Vintage Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American four seater sofa with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The high seat backrest of the settee, canapé curves seamlessly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for Preview Mid Century Serpentine Sofa
By Preview, Vladimir Kagan
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gorgeous Pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas Mid-Century Modern Preview
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofas made by Preview. Sculptural modern sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undul...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa for Weiman
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
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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Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Designs Futurist Sofas or Loveseats on Wood Base, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Designs Futurist Sofas or Loveseats on Wood Base, 1970s
This exceptional rare pair of matching upholstered sofas, loveseats or settees is the embodiment of Vl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Angle Tangent Sofa
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
Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the elegance of mid-century modern design with our stunning Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, reupholstered in luxurious Holly...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Weiman Bilbao Four Seater Sofa, Canapé by Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Vladimir Kagan
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
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
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 Sofas
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Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
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Bouclé, 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 a matching chair available. Original leather with walnut legs. Extremely rare piece of design.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan #4891-J Sofa for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Directional in its original microsuede. There is some light scratching to the microsuede consistent with how microsuede wears along with general wear from use and age. I...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
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 Bilboa Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao Spain.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Large Custom Double Sided Sofa White Bouclé Vintage, Certified
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and substantial Vladimir Kagan custom unique double sided sofa. This piece is designed as a multi-directional sofa, allowing access and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Brass
20th Century newly upholstered Vladmir Kagan left arm sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly upholstered Vladimir Kagan kidney-shaped "cloud" sofa for Directional, designed in the 1960s. Curved sofa with a left-facing arm and right-facing enlarged bumper. Warm pale-cem...
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1960s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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 "Hurricane" Sofa for Directional, 1990s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon Vladimir Kagan "Hurricane" sofa manufactured by Directional in the 1990s. This unique postmodern design was inspired by windswept palm trees. It features a soft undulatin...
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1990s American Post-Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Feathers
Modernist Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist sofa upholstered in off white boucle fabric by Vladimir Kagan. USA, circa 1980s.
Dimensions:
31"H x 122"W x 54"D x 19"SH.
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1980s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Bouclé
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
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful organic shaped Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa. Recover this stunning sofa in any fabric of your choice. Recovery recommended and we offer reupholstery services if you are intere...
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1990s Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Velvet
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 was an American furniture d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Aluminum
Midcentury Bilboa Curved Sofa in Royal Blue, attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Staten Island, NY
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao sofa by Preview. The sofa is covered with ultra suede and is very clean. Please check all the photos for the condition.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Ultrasuede
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
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Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century White American Directional Sofa, Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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 for Directional Arc Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vladimir Kagan is one of the most recognized and enduring designers of modern furniture and is widely regarded as “the grandfather of modern furniture design”. He started designing i...
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1990s American Post-Modern 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
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Wave Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather in Corduroy
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Tagged. Reupholstered in stone grey corduroy. Original wood legs that match sofa form.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Fabric
Vladimir Kagan L-Shape 5-Seat Sectional Sofa in Pale-Grey Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic L-Shape, 5-seat sectional sofa from the world renown German furniture designer, Vladimir Kagan.
As you will no doubt be aware by your intere...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sofas
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Velvet
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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