Chairs are uniquely the best expression of design. They encompass more of the challenges by which I live and work than any other single component of furniture.
Vladimir Kagan
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
Unicorn sofa, model U 522
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $96,000
Vladimir Kagan
Unicorn sofa, model U 522
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $90,000
Vladimir Kagan
Unicorn sofa, model U522
estimate: $20,000–30,000
result: $66,000
Vladimir Kagan
sofa
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $40,000
Vladimir Kagan
Contour chairs, pair
estimate: $30,000–40,000
result: $38,400
Vladimir Kagan
Serpentine sofa
estimate: $9,000–12,000
result: $37,200
Vladimir Kagan
Floating Seat and Back sofa
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $34,800
Vladimir Kagan
Serpentine sofa
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $33,750
Vladimir Kagan
Contour lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $33,600
Vladimir Kagan
dining chairs model 175A, set of ten
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $33,600
Vladimir Kagan
high back lounge chair
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $32,400
Vladimir Kagan
set of six Sling dining chairs, models VK101 and VK102
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $31,200
Vladimir Kagan
Contour lounge chairs, pair
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $30,000
Vladimir Kagan
custom library cabinet
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $30,000
Vladimir Kagan
Serpentine sofa
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $30,000
Vladimir Kagan
Floating Curve sofa
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $28,750