Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Rare Four-Seat Sculptural Sofa, 1950s

An extremely rare collectors piece, this large 99.5 inch wide four-seat sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, designed and produced within the 1950s in the United States, is fully original including its original fabric and sculptural walnut base, and is documented in early Grosfeld House advertisements.

Coming from the original single owner's estate along with an entire set of 1950s Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House furniture and a pair of Kagan-Dreyfuss (also 1950s) caned armchairs. As you can see in the photos, the set includes this sofa, a swivel lounge chair, set of nesting tables, caned cabinet, desk (now sold), desk chair and pair of caned armchairs (by Kagan-Dreyfuss). Contact us for more details on the other items available if you wish to create a set.

Vladimir Kagan's works have been highly valued by collectors and art / design investors, and his earlier works in the 1950s for Grosfeld House and Kagan-Dreyfuss are among the most sought after by 'purist collectors' like myself. Why do I prize his 1950s works above all else? I can write a short book on this, but one easy to explain reason is that this was a period unlike the rest of his career, where items produced in this time are hallmarked within that period - a distinction that his later works lacked. Essentially, everything post the early 60s blended together with the decades thereafter. A novice Kagan collector is content with anything by Kagan, even items produced by Directional and American Leather Company, but for true connoisseurs of Kagan, simply put: the 1950s was the bees knees.

Currently, Vladimir Kagan Designs produces a similar sofa now called the "Venetian Sofa" not to be confused with this example which is an original from the 1950s for Grosfeld House. For collectors, connoisseurs and interior designers working on important projects or for important clients, this is a very important distinction.

PROVENANCE:
Original owners estate, Michigan.

MEASUREMENTS:
H 27.5" x W 99.5" x D 32"
Seat Height: 16.5"
Seat Depth: 21"

CONDITION:
Original fabric and walnut frame. Overall in good vintage condition commensurate with age and use over time. No major issues. Fabric has minor stains and minor soiling. Walnut frame has scratches and nicks. Sturdy and structurally sound. Ready for use in a vintage setting or can be refinished and reupholstered for a contemporary / new setting.