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Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa or Chaise Lounge
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural vintage beauty from the 1970s. This 3 piece sectional features it's original which is in very clean usable condition but could use updating.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18
Serpentine Sectional Sofa Englander
s in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Fraser, MI
Serpentine Sectional Sofa.
Made for Englander's Detroit.
Englander's was a modern furniture store in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa in Off-White Velour
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning 3-piece semi-circular sofa, circa 1970s. This sofa can be used with 2 or 3 sections. It
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Serpentine or Cloud Sectional Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 3 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 3 locking sections with a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Milo Baughman Modular Sectional Sofa in Gray
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A curvy modular sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin in the 1960s. It
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman in the 1980s its features a three-piece
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall Art Deco
By Comfort Design Furniture, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large two-piece sectional sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall and manufactured by Comfort Designs in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Style Deco Chaise in White Boucle, 1990
s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
, as well as his serpentine sofa, plateau tables and Erica chaise lounges-- which all feature that
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bouclé, Acrylic
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Black Marquina Marble, Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Kagan serpentine sofa or a Paul Evans credenza.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Vladimir Kagan asymmetrical Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Fraser, MI
.
Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa. Original cream colored fabric. Best to recover. For Restoration.
Category
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
George III Period Linen Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
George III period linen velvet sofa. Versatile simple serpentine mahogany framed George III period
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Patinated Black Leather Egg Chair, Signed 1963
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Culver City, CA
. Currently in our gallery we have this chair paired with a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa, a Hans Wegner flag
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Paul Evans Argente Cube Table Model PE37
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and it looks incredible. In the photos, we've added a photo for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Gustavian Period Swedish Trågsoffa Sofa, Original Painted
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Gustavian period Swedish Trågsoffa sofa. A very striking and well-proportioned sofa
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Pine
Vladimir Kagan Pony Skin Serpentine Sectional, 1990
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Pony Skin Serpentine Sectional, 1990s. Sectional is a 5 piece and all original
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
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1960s Serpentine Mid Century Curved Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, serpentine sectional you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Original De Sede DS600 Non Stop Thirteen Section Sofa
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dronten, NL
that is in good condition.
This unique serpentine snake-like sofa is comprised of thirteen
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1990s Weiman Immaculate Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
1980s Weiman Serpentine Modular Beige Leather Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
view from all angles. The details on this sofa set reflect the expert craftsman put into making this
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Ivory Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
ways to style these in your home. When Vladimir Kagan designed this serpentine cloud sofa, he had NYC
Category
1990s Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Unique Restored Curved Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Cigar Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa.
This sofa is very unique, it has a wonderful curved
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Original De Sede DS600 Black on Black Non Stop Sectional Sofa
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Dronten, NL
with age.
This unique serpentine snake-like sofa is comprised of eight individual sections which
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt
RESTORED GEORGE SMITH HOWARD
SON
S STYLE BROWN LEATHER SiGNATURE SCROLL SOFA
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa base has serpentine springs. The front legs unscrew and they have brass castors.
Howard & Son's
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Suede Modular Sectional Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
.
Adrian Pearsall three-piece serpentine sectional sofa by Craft Associates, circa 1970s. Coveted seven
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Postmodern Serpentine Sectional with Stacked Base after Vladimir Kagan
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Interesting postmodern style sofa with a serpentine like shape. Great organic L shape sofa with an
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Kagan Serpentine Two-Piece Sectional for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
hotels, furniture, textiles and home furnishings.
Mid-Century Modern Kagan serpentine sectional for
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare Walnut Credenza by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, NY, 1950
s
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Culver City, CA
traditional environment.
We currently have this piece paired with 2 Kagan cloud / serpentine sofas, a Gio
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
De Sede DS600 Non-Stop Modular Sectional Snake Sofa, Light Grey Leather, 1970s
By De Sede, Stendig Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
age.
This unique serpentine snake-like sofa is comprised of nine individual sections which zip
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Felt
Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France
Søn in Teak
Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
a Hans Wegner Papa bear chair, a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa in boucle, as well as a Poul
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Gae Aulenti Jumbo Coffee Table for Knoll in Nero Marquina Marble
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Culver City, CA
alongside a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa as well as a Paul Evans credenza and not only does this table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Resin Wall Mounted Credenza, Signed and Dated
71
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
with two curvy Valdimir Kagan cloud serpentine sofas and a Gio Ponti coffee table, and not only does
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
Bassett Cherry Queen Anne 2 Tier Serpentine Sideboard Console Sofa Hall Table "
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Bassett Furniture sofa table, sideboard or console. Made of cherry featuring Queen Anne
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Console Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century French Louis XVI Reupholstered Carved Sofa Settee
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning Louis XVI Style, late 19th century carved and painted sofa settee. Original cream
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Serpentine
Fine Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Bergère Settee, Sofa, Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XV style giltwood carved bergère settee (sofa). The serpentine carved gilded
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Venetian Louis XV Style Seven-Piece Living Room Set, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
good condition. The sofa and bergere have loose down-filled cushions.
The sofa has a serpentine
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Serpentine Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 1960's two-section large S-shaped sofa by Milo Baughman on solid cast square polished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Steel
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in chocolate brown buckskin suede.
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Serpentine Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic 1960's two-section large S-shaped sofa by Milo Baughman on solid cast square polished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa. Chrome base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan
serpentine
Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NEWLY RE-UPHOLSTERED VLADIMIR KAGAN 'SERPENTINE' SOFA, CIRCA 1950'S.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa.
Located in New York, NY
1950's Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa upholstered in a light lavander cotton velvet. The sofa sits
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Loves Park, IL
A serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Circular walnut plinth bases. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Loves Park, IL
A serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Original leather upholstery. Two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Firenze, IT
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa reupholstered in Taupe Silk Velvet
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
'Serpentine' Sofa, Model no. 150 BC. Manufactured by Kagan-Dreyfuss
Category
Vintage 1950s German Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Loves Park, IL
A serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Circular walnut plinth bases. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
Located in Loves Park, IL
A serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Circular walnut plinth bases. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pristine Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in North Miami, FL
Stunning serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Newly upholstered and ready for the
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Designed Serpentine Sofa, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A Vladimir Kagan designed Serpentine Sofa 1980s, original upholstery in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Red Serpentine Sofa- Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vladimir Kagan red serpentine sofa with original Directional labels.
Sofa is in original red
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Large Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Large Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Walnut bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Serpentine Sofas for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Loves Park, IL
A pair of serpentine sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Both are labeled. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Petite Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite Serpentine Sofa or Chaise by Vladimir Kagan for Directional on pedestal bases with center
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Lucite
Mid-to-late 50
s Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine Sofa"
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Introduced in 1950, the classic Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa has a timeless mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Style Serpentine Sofas After Vladimir Kagan, New Upholstery
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style Bilbao Serpentine sofas designed after Vladimir Kagan and inspired
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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Large Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa for Directional 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Very large serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The sofa is in a very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa and Rare Ottoman for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Very large serpentine sofa and the a rare ottoman by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The set is in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Serpentine Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic serpentine sofa available at 1stDibs. A serpentine sofa — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 291 options for an antique or vintage serpentine sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer serpentine sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A serpentine sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. A well-made serpentine sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Weiman are consistently popular.
How Much is a Serpentine Sofa?
Prices for a serpentine sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,795.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About Serpentine Sofa
- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
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