Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

American, German, 1927-2016

The pioneers of modern furniture design in America in the mid-20th century all had their moments of flamboyance: Charles and Ray Eames produced the startling, biomorphic La Chaise; George Nelson’s firm created the Marshmallow sofa; Edward Wormley had his decadent Listen to Me chaise. But no designer of the day steadily offered works with more verve and dynamism than Vladimir Kagan. While others, it seems, designed with suburban households in mind, Kagan aimed to suit the tastes of young, sophisticated city-dwellers. With signature designs that feature sleekly curved frames and others that have dramatic out-thrust legs, Kagan made furniture sexy.

Kagan’s father was a Russian master cabinetmaker who took his family first to Germany (where Vladimir was born) and then to New York in 1938. After studying architecture at Columbia University, Kagan opened a design firm at age 22 and immediately made a splash with his long, low and sinuous Serpentine sofa. Furniture lines such as the Tri-symmetric group of glass-topped, three-legged tables and the vivacious Contours chairs soon followed.

Kagan’s choices of form and materials evolved through subsequent decades, embracing lucite, aluminum and burl-wood veneers. By the late 1960s, Kagan was designing austere, asymmetrical cabinets and his Omnibus group of modular sofas and chairs. For all his aesthetic élan, Kagan said that throughout his career, his touchstone was comfort. “A lot of modern furniture was not comfortable. And so comfort is: form follows function. The function was to make it comfortable,” he once commented. “I created what I called vessels for the human body.”

A diverse group of bodies have made themselves at home with Kagan designs. Among the famous names who commissioned and collected his designs are Marilyn Monroe, Gary Cooper, Andy Warhol, David Lynch, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and firms such as Gucci and Giorgio Armani. His work is in numerous museum collections, including those of the Victoria & Albert and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Because of its idiosyncrasy, Kagan’s work did not lend itself to mass-production. Kagan never signed on with any of the major furniture-making corporations, and examples of his designs are relatively rare. As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, even decades after their conception, Kagan pieces still command the eye, with their freshness, energy, sensuality and wit.

Creator: Vladimir Kagan

Vladimir Kagan Custom Hydraulic Bar Cabinet Sideboard for JFK TWA, 1960s, Signed

$39,500Sale Price|20% Off

Vladimir Kagan Custom Hydraulic Bar Cabinet Sideboard for JFK TWA, 1960s, Signed

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary 1960s custom commission by Vladimir Kagan, signed with a Vladimir Kagan Designs - New York signature label, and created for the iconic JFK TWA Flight Center (designe...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Brass

Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed

$63,500

Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very rare and important sculptural double dresser was designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc during the 1950s in New York. Each of the two chests are s...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Walnut

Important Cerused Oak Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Signed

$47,405Sale Price|27% Off

Important Cerused Oak Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Signed

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This important piece of design history was not only designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss in circa 1949 New York... this was also owned by Kagan himself and kept throughout his entire adult life (see provenance notes below). Each of the two pieces (lower credenza and upper dry bar / hutch) are signed on the back with Kagan-Dreyfuss New York stamps. The expansive size provides exceptional storage and use options. Kagan-Dreyfuss (Vladimir Kagan's partnership with Hugo Dreyfuss from circa 1950-1960) stamped pieces are amongst the most sought after by collectors and investors of art and design. Furniture with Kagan-Dreyfuss stamps are extremely hard to find and demand exceptional value, and this credenza with hutch is double stamped (one on each piece). Featuring a cerused oak exterior, with tambour doors on the lower credenza, sculpted handles (which slide to reveal a keyhole, no key is present however can be rekeyed) on the upper hutch...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Glass, Mirror, Formica, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Eva Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan Birdeye Maple, Lacquer, 1983

$18,500

Mid-Century Modern Eva Sideboard by Vladimir Kagan Birdeye Maple, Lacquer, 1983

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Stamford, CT

Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983 The sideboard (Model 83-210) comprising a center bow front section of two doors having a fitted interior, containing one shelf and one drawer fitted with a cloth flatware organizer, flanked by two side sections, the left with vertical platter organizers, the right with two shelves. Applied label to interior of drawer: "Hand made in the workshops of Vladimir Kagan, Vladimir Kagan Designs, New York" Seen in the last pictures in its original unfinished condition. Birdseye maple veneer, painted and lacquered wood United States, c. 1983 Provenance Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan Part of a complete dining room set...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Important Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboard / Buffet, Full Dining Set

$18,750

Important Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboard / Buffet, Full Dining Set

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Stamford, CT

Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Sideboard or Buffet, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa 1983. Part of a full dining room set...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Brass

Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Sideboard, Burlwood, Chrome, Lacquer, 1970s

$13,500 / set

Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Sideboard, Burlwood, Chrome, Lacquer, 1970s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Waterfall Sideboard / Dresser by Vladimir Kagan, Burlwood Burlwood, Chrome, Lacquer United States, 1970s Vladimir Kagan burl wood and lacquered sideboard or console with 2 file cabinet drawers having interior locks. The two center shelved doors flanked by a pair of file cabinets...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Wood

Modern Large Blue Lacquered Sideboard, Customizable

$7,080 / item

H 34 in W 76 in D 19 in

Modern Large Blue Lacquered Sideboard, Customizable

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lacquered in high gloss powder blue, this modern sideboard features cabinets, a drawer and a cubby / shelf. The sides of the piece angle inward. The overall footprint is shaped like ...

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2010s American Art Deco Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Lacquer, Poplar, Maple

Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard

$7,245 / item

H 36 in W 84 in D 19 in

Modern Burl Buffet Sideboard

Located in Westwood, NJ

Modern burl buffet sideboard with four doors framed by a beveled edge, with interior drawers and shelves and finished in a lightly distressed rustic warm h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Black Sideboard Buffet

$6,265 / item

H 34 in W 80 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern Black Sideboard Buffet

Located in Westwood, NJ

This beautifully crafted sideboard is a striking example of mid-century modern design reimagined for contemporary living. The unit features rich, dark tones contrasted by the Italian...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Marble, Metal

Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard

$12,500

H 96 in W 108 in D 20 in

Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard

By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash

$10,250 / item

H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in

Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Mae dresser by Crump and Kwash. Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close dr...

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2010s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Modern Black Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet

$8,650

H 34.5 in W 72 in D 20 in

Modern Black Cerused Oak Sideboard Buffet

Located in North York, ON

Modern black cerused oak sideboard buffet. Featuring a dark ebonized black ceruse finish with contrasting white grains. Doors open with sleek pus...

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2010s American Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s

$6,766

H 34.06 in W 78.75 in D 17.33 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sideboard, 1960s

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood sideboard, 1960s Beautiful Danish Modern low sideboard in minimalistic style attributed to Danish designer Arne Vodder for Sibast. Front with...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Rosewood

J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s

$13,998

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in

J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s

By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Paris, IDF

A timeless vintage piece, this mid-century cabinet bar sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe. Its boxy, simple style, featuring four doors and one drawers, is typical of both the 1970s and designer Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois design. The two external doors...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Brass

Contemporary Architectural Lacquered Sideboard/Antique Brass Base

$10,382

H 31.89 in W 88.19 in D 19.69 in

Contemporary Architectural Lacquered Sideboard/Antique Brass Base

Located in New York, NY

Sideboard with 4 doors, inside shelf and metal base. Cabinet is lacquered with top veneer walnut, metal base in epoxy powder. Custom sizes and finishes upon request. Top is also of...

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2010s European Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet

$6,265 / item

H 34 in W 80 in D 19 in

Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet

Located in Westwood, NJ

This beautifully crafted sideboard is a striking example of mid-century modern design reimagined for contemporary living. The unit features rich, dark tones contrasted by the Italian...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Marble, Metal

Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts

$12,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 84.5 in D 20.25 in

Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts

Located in North York, ON

Modern black Lacquered sideboard credenza with Faux Parchment fronts. Featuring unique shaped design with ample storage options. Completed with a beautiful black lacquered finish and...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by Fratelli Proserpio, 1960s

$4,899

H 34.65 in W 73.23 in D 17.72 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by Fratelli Proserpio, 1960s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This Italian sideboard has details that reveal the craftsmanship involved in its production. The front composition of two sliding doors in horizontal and vertical wood grain, the cen...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Teak

Previously Available Items

Vladimir Kagan Exotic Wood Illuminated Sideboard Bar Cabinet, c 1970s, Signed

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H 91 in W 89.5 in D 20 in

Vladimir Kagan Exotic Wood Illuminated Sideboard Bar Cabinet, c 1970s, Signed

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This impressive Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs illuminated sideboard and hutch cabinet, in an exotic wood with incredible wood grain was...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Brass

Walnut Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, NY, circa 1950s

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H 31 in W 80 in D 19 in

Walnut Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, NY, circa 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House

Located in Westport, CT

An incredibly rare and highly sought-after dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, NY, circa 1950s. Excellent collectors example as it is in pristine condition which started as...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Console Credenza with Marble Top and Polished Base

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H 29.25 in W 84 in D 19 in

Vladimir Kagan Console Credenza with Marble Top and Polished Base

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning cabinet by Vladimir Kagan. Wood case on a polished stainless steel base and a fitted marble top. Clean and modern elegant design with lots of storage. Five drawers total. Th...

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1970s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Credenza by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House

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H 32 in W 72 in D 20 in

Credenza by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House

By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House

Located in Westport, CT

A fully restored credenza or sideboard designed by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, New York, circa 1950s. Original cane panels in mint condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Cane, Cherry

Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Lighted Walnut Sideboard or Buffet Display Cabinet

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H 87.5 in W 84 in D 20 in

Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Lighted Walnut Sideboard or Buffet Display Cabinet

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hudson, NY

Sideboard or buffet display cabinet designed by Vladimir Kagan. Beautifully stained dark walnut with avocado lacquered detail. Interior drawers are sectioned and felt lined for flatware. Lighted lucite shelving...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Plexiglass, Walnut, Lacquer

Vladimir Kagan Credenza or Sideboard

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H 31 in W 80 in D 19 in

Vladimir Kagan Credenza or Sideboard

By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House

Located in Westport, CT

An important sideboard or dresser designed by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House. New York, circa 1950s. Labeled. Newly refinished and in mint condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Wood

Vladimir Kagan Sideboard/Credenza

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H 32 in W 84 in D 18 in

Vladimir Kagan Sideboard/Credenza

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a beautiful credenza/sideboard by Vladimir Kagan. It includes 3 drawers and 2 side doors with shelving.

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20th Century American Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Lacquer, Acrylic, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Asymmetric Sideboard

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H 87.5 in W 84 in D 20 in

Vladimir Kagan Asymmetric Sideboard

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Hudson, NY

Sideboard or buffet designed by Vladimir Kagan. Beautifully stained walnut with avocado lacquered detail. Illuminated plexiglass shelves. Interior drawers are sectioned and felt line...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

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Walnut, Plexiglass, Lacquer

Radius Credenza by Vladimir Kagan

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H 32 in W 84 in D 21 in

Radius Credenza by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

"Radius" credenza / cabinet by Vladimir Kagan. USA, circa 1970.

Features Carpathian elm burl doors with bronze-mirror top, aluminum trim and black lacquer sides. Int...

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1970s American Vintage Vladimir Kagan Sideboards

Vladimir Kagan sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Vladimir Kagan sideboards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Vladimir Kagan sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards by Vladimir Kagan were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sideboards by Pace Collection, Glenn of California, and Broyhill Brasilia. Prices for Vladimir Kagan sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,300 and can go as high as $49,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,625.