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.
Auction Results Vladimir Kagan
Vladimir Kagan
Extension dining table, model 6705
result: $1,105
Vladimir Kagan
Shield back dining chairs model VK 103, set of six
result: $8,125
Vladimir Kagan
Multi-position Reclining chair, model VK100
Vladimir Kagan
table lamp
result: $3,328
Vladimir Kagan
desk
result: $5,938
Vladimir Kagan
Glass Top Extension dining table, model 6705
Vladimir Kagan
Limbus dining chairs, set of six
Vladimir Kagan
Omnibus illuminating sofa
Vladimir Kagan
Floating Seat and Back sofa
result: $14,300
Vladimir Kagan
Serpentine sofa
result: $11,250
Vladimir Kagan
swivel-top side table
result: $1,408
Vladimir Kagan
Tri-symmetric dining table, model 414
result: $3,500
Vladimir Kagan
Omnibus sectional
result: $5,850
Vladimir Kagan
armchair, model 175A
result: $960
Vladimir Kagan
Cantilevered occasional table, model 578
result: $10,625
Vladimir Kagan
Wing lounge chair
result: $8,450
Vladimir Kagan
Contour lounge chair and ottoman
result: $20,000
Vladimir Kagan
Rocking chair
result: $11,875
Vladimir Kagan
Contour loveseat/sofa
result: $11,250
Vladimir Kagan
Contour lounge chair
result: $8,750
Vladimir Kagan
Early Cabinet
result: $4,688
Vladimir Kagan
Custom sofa
result: $25,000
Vladimir Kagan
Large Serpentine sofa
result: $16,250
Vladimir Kagan
Floating Seat and Back sofa
result: $17,500