Early 'Serpentine' Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1960, Signed and Registered

This incredibly rare 'Serpentine' sofa (Model 150-BS) by Vladimir Kagan has just been authenticated by Kagan Design Group and includes a signed registration tag and authentication packet which includes a typed letter explaining the details around the history of the sofa. This gorgeous early production 'original' of the Serpentine design is from the late 1950s to early 1960s based on the construction details as detailed from Kagan Design, they explained in an email:

"The Serpentine Sofa is indeed an excellent example of an early Kagan curved sofa. Our team have identified this sofa was likely produced shortly after Hugo Dreyfus retired in 1960 but at the same facility, which would burn down in 1972. Earlier examples (1950s) typically featured differently styled bases and more modest curves at each end, whereas your sofa flourishes into a smoothly rounded pouf atop a round base. This would have been difficult to achieve early on, and instead became a more popular stylization nearer to the end of the 1950s, early 1960s."

Ideal for collectors of fine art and modern design or an interior designer looking for the best of the best for their clients. These early year examples of the Serpentine sofa only come up very rarely and are highly in demand and sought-after. While this was produced at the end or shortly after the Kagan-Dreyfuss decade (1950 to 1960) it was in the same factory and with the same equipment and techniques. In addition, as evidenced by Kagan's design groups email explaining the particular design of this sofa versus the ones from the early 1950's - this example has the more desirable curvature and larger pouf which was too difficult for them to produce earlier on. Therefore - this sofa has the best of both worlds - early original and authentic design at the end of or shortly after Hugo Dreyfuss retired while being the model with a more desirable curved shape and design with larger pouf.

This elegant Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa, model 150BS, would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.

MEASUREMENTS: H 29" x W 135.5" x D 44" Seat Height: 17"

CONDITION: This Kagan Serpentine sofa is an ideal candidate for reupholstery however the current fabric and interior cushion are in good usable vintage condition. The ebonized wood bases have age appropriate wear and can be refinished or used as they are. We can reupholster for $5,000 with COM and refinish the wood bases with an ebonized French Polish for $2,000. Contact us for further details.

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