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.
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Vladimir Kagan
Extension dining table, model 6705
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $1,105
Vladimir Kagan
Shield back dining chairs model VK 103, set of six
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $8,125
Vladimir Kagan
Multi-position Reclining chair, model VK100
estimate: $6,500–9,500
Vladimir Kagan
table lamp
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,328
Vladimir Kagan
desk
estimate: $4,000–6,000
result: $5,938
Vladimir Kagan
Glass Top Extension dining table, model 6705
estimate: $3,000–5,000
Vladimir Kagan
Limbus dining chairs, set of six
estimate: $3,000–5,000
Vladimir Kagan
Omnibus illuminating sofa
estimate: $1,500–2,000
Vladimir Kagan
Floating Seat and Back sofa
estimate: $8,000–10,000
result: $14,300
Vladimir Kagan
Serpentine sofa
estimate: $8,000–10,000
result: $11,250
Vladimir Kagan
swivel-top side table
estimate: $1,500–2,000
result: $1,408
Vladimir Kagan
Tri-symmetric dining table, model 414
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $3,500
Vladimir Kagan
Omnibus sectional
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $5,850
Vladimir Kagan
armchair, model 175A
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $960
Vladimir Kagan
Cantilevered occasional table, model 578
estimate: $4,000–6,000
result: $10,625
Vladimir Kagan
Wing lounge chair
estimate: $4,000–6,000
result: $8,450
Vladimir Kagan
Trisymmetric Swan sofa
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $15,000
Vladimir Kagan
Round mosaic side table
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $11,875
Vladimir Kagan
Curved sofa
estimate: $6,000–8,000
result: $6,875
Vladimir Kagan
Contour lounge chair and ottoman
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $8,125
Vladimir Kagan
Crescent coffee table
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $18,750
Vladimir Kagan
High-back executive desk chair
estimate: $3,000–4,000
Vladimir Kagan
Erica chaise
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $12,500
Vladimir Kagan
Illuminated Square End table (No. 440)
estimate: $1,800–2,400
result: $2,750