Vladimir Kagan Rare "Luxus Executive Chair" with Molded Lucite Arms 1970s (Signed)

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Rare high back "Luxus Executive Chair" model 7016 with molded lucite arms and tufted butterscotch leather with tilt antique bronze base by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's (signed “Handmade in the workshops of Vladimir Kagan - Vladimir Kagan Designs, New York” on underside of seat). This chair is stunning and extremely comfortable with its molded back design.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan 1979-1980 Catalogue, section titled “Chairs 5”, on page 35 is an entry for this model titled “Luxus Executive Chair” with the description “High back contoured biscuit sewn back; polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Tilt-swivel… pedestal base on castors available in polished chrome, satin brass or antique bronze. …”

W: 29 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 45 inches
SH: 20 inches - adjustable

Condition: Excellent - Some wear to original leather consistent with age. Original leather cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern

$7,500

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Vladimir Kagan "Tri-symmetric Dining/Game Table" in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

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"Tri-symmetric Dining/Game Table" with base in sculpted walnut with thick glass top by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. This iconic table is meticulously crafted. It can take a larger glass top. Refinished by Lobel Modern.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan a Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, there is a photo of this table on page 86. As stated on the same page, “Organically shaped bases, shown here as a dining table detail, were the result of the designer’s early fascination with the architecture and growth patterns of arboreal roots and branches.”

Dimensions:
Diam of top: 42 inches as shown
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - refinished by Lobel Modern. Small scratches on glass.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Rare Iconic Set of 4 Sculpted Walnut Dining/Game Chairs 1950s - SOLD

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Set of 4 iconic and rare dining/game chairs model 175A in sculpted walnut with upholstered seats and backs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's. These stunning chairs have been refinished and newly upholstered in light blue velvet. They are extremely comfortable.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, this model is shown on pages 89, 106, 107, and 113. It is shown in the original catalog on page 265.

W: 18 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 35 inches
Seat H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - these have been newly refinished and reupholstered in blue velvet by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Rare "Lotus Desk Chair" in Molded Lucite 1970s - SOLD

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Rare "Lotus Desk Chair" model 7003 in molded curved lucite with upholstered seat and back with chrome base incorporating a tilt and swivel mechanism by Vladimir Kagan, American 1970's. Polished chrome fittings on the exterior of the lucite shell. This desk chair is super chic and very comfortable.

Reference:
Vladimir Kagan catalog published in the 1970’s shows this desk chair with the description: “Contoured plexiglass shell with oval padded back rest. Seat of polyfoam and dacron over rubber webbing. Tilt-swivel pedestal with four prong castor base available in chrome, satin brass or antique brass.”

W: 20.5 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 29 inches
Seat H: 19 inches

Condition: Very good - few light scratches in lucite. Few small spots in fabric at front edge.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Rare and Iconic Large Chest of Drawers in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

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Iconic and rare large chest of drawers in walnut with black lacquer and splayed legs by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, American 1950's. This is one of Kagan’s most important and quintessential designs.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, Vladimir Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design with forward by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, on page 99 is a photo of the smaller version of this same chest.

W: 80 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 31 inches

Condition: Excellent - Piece has been fully restored to like-new condition.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Important and Very Rare Set 0f 6 "Unicorn Dining Chairs" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Very rare set of 6 “Unicorn Dining Chairs” with polished aluminum bases and upholstered seats with channeled backs by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfus Inc., American early-1960’s (signed with original Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. paper labels under seat). This remarkable set of Unicorn Dining Chairs is the only one we have ever seen come to market. Bases professionally cleaned and polished polished and seats reupholstered with gray ultra suede. These chairs are the very best of Kagan.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design by Vladimir Kagan with preface by Tom Ford published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, there is a photo of the Unicorn Lounge Chair on page 151 with sketches Unicorn chairs on page 150.

Provenance:
Private Collection New York

W: 23 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 31 inches
SH: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - Bases professionally cleaned polished and seats reupholstered with gray ultra suede.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Rare Serving Cart with Incredible Hand-Thrown Ceramic Tiles 1950 - SOLD

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Rare and important serving cart on castors in walnut with retractable top incorporating inset hand-thrown ceramic tiles showing posed dancers by Alexandra Kasuba for Vladimir Kagan, American 1950. Kasuba did unique hand-thrown tiles with exuberant midcentury style and colors for Kagan in 1949 and 1950. The figural motif is simply remarkable.

Reference:
The Complete Kagan published by Pointed Leaf Press LLC in 2004, page 56 shows photographs of numerous pieces Kagan designed which incorporated Kasuba’s handmade tile work.

Provenance:
Private Collection New York

W: 38 inches
D: 19 inches
H: 29 inches
Open W: 54 inches

Condition: Excellent - wood refinished by Lobel Modern. Ceramic in excellent original condition.

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Rare and Important Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Walnut 1950s - SOLD

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Rare and important set of 14 (12 side model VK101, 2 arm model VK101A) dining chairs in walnut with sling seats and tapering legs by Vladimir Kagan, American 1950's.  It is next to  impossible to find a set of 14 of these incredibly rare dining chairs. 

Reference:
The Complete Kagan, a lifetime of avant-garde design by Vladimir Kagan with forward by Tom Ford, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2004, these chairs are shown on page 110 with the caption “Seeking more refined lines, Kagan        designed a series of side chairs in the late fifties with sling upholstered seats that were  fully framed…”

Provenance:
Private Collection Boston

Side Chair W: 19 inches
Arm Chair W: 24.5 inches
D: 26 inches
H: 36.5 inches 
Seat H: 17 inches

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD

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Vladimir Kagan Extraordinary Omnibus Collection Sofa 1975 - SOLD

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Large sectional sofa, upholstered with lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, Omnibus Collection, American 1975. This sofa is completely modular with 1 Corner with extension unit, 1 High-Low unit, and 1 Love seat with extension unit which slides under the High-Low. The lucite bases give the impression that the sofa is floating above the ground. An iconic Kagan design.

Dimensions:

Corner with extension (model 7072):
W: 90.5 inches
D: 72 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Seat D: 22 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

High Low (model 7070):
W: 33 inches
D: 73.5 inches
H: 37 inches
Lower Seat H: 16.5 inches
Higher Seat H: 27.5 inches

Love seat with extension and curved end (model 7074C):
W: 86 inches
D: 33 inches
H: 27.5 inches
Seat H: 17.5 inches

Condition: Very Good - wear to fabric consistent with age and use. Lucite is in excellent condition.

SOLD

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