About the Item
If you want to be the envy of your friends and fellow designers, here’s how you do it. Our shop is very excited to offer a rare pair of Mom & Pop Vladimir Kagan swivel wingback chairs with matching ottomans, freshly and expertly reupholstered in ivory bouclé fabric for Directional. Kagan – in his two versions of this iconic chair – offered a higher (“Pop”) or lower (“Mom”) wingback. The “Pop” version wingback is slightly higher (6 inches); this was the more commonly purchased design. Fewer versions of the “Mom” Chair were produced making the “Mom” chair more rare today. We were fortunate to acquire the “Mom” chair – but only after many years on the look out – and are pleased to offer this beautiful Mom & Pop set. And the complete set includes the original pair of matching ottomans, also professionally reupholstered and in excellent condition. Sculptural and classic Kagan design, these chairs are surprisingly comfortable. The seat backs wrap around you like a warm hug and the seats have just the right amount of give to cradle you. A terrific choice for a reading chair, for adding a sexy sculptural, high design look to any room or to overlook an incredible view with a cup of joe or glass of your favorite vino. Our Creative Director selected an ivory curly, curly bouclé fabric that’s soft and warm, but also very breathable. You’ll want to put your feet up. The ottomans are also wonderfully comfortable with just the right amount of give – comfortable and sized well for use as additional seating. Only pair available – these won’t last so get them while you can. Pop chair dimensions: 40″ H x 30″ D x 32″ W Mom chair dimensions: 34″ H x 30″ D x 32″ W Ottoman dimensions: 15″ H x 21″ D x 26″ W.
About the Designer
Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1938. He studied Architecture at Columbia University before joining his father, a master cabinetmaker, to apprentice in his woodworking shop and learn the essentials of furniture design from the ground up. Vladimir took inspiration from the new philosophy of modern design molded by the Bauhaus but resisted geometry in favor of organic shapes, which he infused with a signature Kagan flair. In 1948 he opened his first shop in New York, where the Kagan name quickly became synonymous with undulating, sinuous lines and superior craftsmanship. Kagan products have exhibited this craftsmanship for more than six decades. From the selection of raw materials, to the matching of wood grains, to the artistry of the upholsterers, immense precision is put into every phase of construction. Each piece also features a custom-made placard with individual serial number designating its authenticity. Vladimir received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Brooklyn Museum, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, and the American Society of Furniture Designers, and was an inductee into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. Along with being the father of 3 and grandfather of 6, Vladimir’s legacy is far reaching and will continue to be felt for decades to come.
