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Milo Baughman Serpentine Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
"Serpentine" 3 piece sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. Original fabric shows age
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved 'model 150BS' sofa by Vladimir Kagan, c.2000s, USA. Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) originally
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Custom 1980s Serpentine Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom-designed curvilinear sofa from the late 1980s. This sectional sofa is composed of three
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan "Serpentine" Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
This sofa features a wide, single bean shaped cushion with an elegant curved backrest/arm. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Biomorphic shape sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Set of Serpentine Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, C. 1970s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of iconic Serpentine sofas designed by the legendary Vladimir Kagan for Directional in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Vintage Serpentine Sofa by Weiman
Located in Raleigh, NC
With sculptural curves and organic shape this vintage sofa looks great from all sides. Expertly
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Serpentine Sofa by Weiman
Located in Raleigh, NC
With sculptural curves and organic shape this vintage sofa looks great from all sides. Expertly
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic biomorphic sofa in original eggplant ultra-suede. Features a kidney or cloud shape with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Lucite, Ultrasuede
Rare Adrian Pearsall Serpentine Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Stunning serpentine sectional sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
2000s Monumental Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A monumental Vladimir Kagan sofa produced in early 2000s. This is a very large example part of the
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Features an interesting upholstery
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic
Large Scale Serpentine Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Westport, CT
Unusual and most likely a custom order production manufactured by Directional.
Completely restored, down to its frame with all insides fully updated (springs, foam, straps). Re-uph...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Lucite, Walnut
19th Century High Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine Quality Serpentine Shaped Lounge Sofa Circa 1870.
Upholstered In Plush Buttonback Red
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
One arm serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Armless serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Fully restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa Large Directional, 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
at the back, visible on the pictures. Very comfortable Serpentine lounge sofa by Kagan.
Like all
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa on Walnut bases
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan sofa for Directional. Fully restored. Walnut bases. Newly upholstered in extra
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine Sofa by Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Manufactured by Directional in North Carolina. Reupholstered in Camira grey wool fabric. Tagged. Kagan style.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in cotton velvet. Manufactured by Directional.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Velvet
Milo Baughman, 8 Pieces Modular Serpentine Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular,8 pieces modular serpentine by Milo Baughman.Can be displayed in many different shapes
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and poof USA 1990
By Vladimir Kadnár
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Serpentine lounge sofa by Kagan could fit in any modern design interior for sure. Priced and sold in a set
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$28,229 / set
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa, Organic Modernist
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Sofa complete with acrylic center support. Highly sought after for his
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Acrylic
10 Feet Serpentine Sofa
Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare 10 feet sofa and ottoman designed by Vladimir Kagan probably from the late 1970's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Curved Serpentine Sofa In Style of V. Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, CA
The style of this curved sofa resting on tapered wooden dowel legs is very reminiscent of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Massive Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America 2007
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Kagan sofa newly upholstered in Alpaca boucle by Rosemary Hallgarten, with maple veneer base
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Bouclé, Wood, Maple
Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Serpentine Sofa in Upholstery
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning and labeled!! In original upholstery and can be used as is.
Dimensions: 95"W × 48"D × 28"H
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern
Seat height: 18.0 in
Artis...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, America circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in Alpaca / Wool Blend by Rosemary Hallgarten.
Measures 95”L x 48”d x 29”h x 18”seat.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Alpaca
Contemporary Modern Directional Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional, 1980s
By Directional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stupendous, serpentine, three piece sofa sectional, for Directional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman Sectional Serpentine Sofa with Brass Base
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional vintage chrome curved sectional sofa designed by iconic designer Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
1980s Vintage Weiman Cloud Serpentine Sofa in Beige Fabric
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful and in excellent original condition. These sofas were designed to last decades and this
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Serpentine Sofa #1 by Vladimir Kagan, America, circa 1980
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in Alpaca / Wool Blend by Rosemary Hallgarten.
Measures 94”L x 53”d x 30”h x 18”seat.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Alpaca
Tremendous Milo Baughman Long Serpentine Sofa in Three Sections
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Miami, FL
Shown in original fabric and configuration, however, see detail images with all three sections apart in circle formation. Wonderfully comfortable and perfect for a wide open space. A...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Modern Sculptural Serpentine Sofa Sectional Kagan Style 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular, serpentine, three-piece sofa sectional, in the style of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Early 19th Century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
serpentine form reupholstered sofas. Beautiful carving and very comfortable. Seat, backrest and partial
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Opposing Complimentary Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofas for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of Opposing and Complimentary sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Sofas are in
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Serpentine Sofa Upholstered in Heavy Ivory Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan sofa is absolutely stunning! It’s obvious why Vladimir Kagan furniture is more
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Dramatic Serpentine Sofa, Vladimir Kagan style, Blush Velvet and Brass
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely sensational biomorphic sofa by Directional Furniture and in the style of Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Serpentine Sofa Freshly Upholstered in Kravet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in Kravet high performance fabric that has a sheepskin like pile. Mint condition,
circa 1970s, USA. Incredible lines and scale, see dimensions below.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Directional Cloud Serpentine Sofa Freshly Upholstered in Kravet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly upholstered in Kravet high performance fabric that has a sheepskin like pile. Mint condition,
circa 1970s, USA. Incredible lines and scale, see dimensions below.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Curved
Sculptural Sectional Serpentine Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning and sculptural sofa produced by Directional Furniture Company from the 1980s. It
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair or Single Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Sofa or Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair or single Vladimir Kagan Directional sofas serpentine. If you would like to purchase one, let
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Early Sculptural Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Designs in Apricot Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
called the cloud, serpentine, or kidney sofa. This piece has become an icon of modern furniture. Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Beautiful Pair of Vladimir Kagan Directional Serpentine Sofas in Designer Color
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional complimentary serpentine form sofas in a deep, rich reddish/brown
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, 1956, New York Edition for Directional, USA
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Munster, NRW
Amazing large lounge sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, USA 1956. This sofa was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Serpentine Sofa Designed by Vladimir Kagan, circa 1970, Made in USA
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sofa is in original off white microsuede. Single owner lightly used in great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Set of Opposing Serpentine Sofas in Grey Mohair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of curved opposing sofas designed by the late Vladimir Kagan, circa 1970s.
Completely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rattan Serpentine Sofa Seat Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vivai del Sud two-seat bench in tropicalist style, Italy 1980s.
Fits well in a Gabriella Crespi, Henry Olko and Franco Albini decor, inspired by evocative Hollywood Regency style....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Serpentine Sofas, style of Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Completely restored pair of serpentine style sofas, style of Vladimir Kagan for Weiman. Been
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Alpaca Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Style Sofa, Circa 1950
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful serpentine sofa with over ball casters. Circa 1950
Total width 108”
Total depth 66
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Blue Velvet Serpentine / Cloud Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous modern blue micro suede sculptural serpentine sofa signed by Directional. Most likely
Category
20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Holly Hunt Smokey Flaxen
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa by Directional. Newly upholstered in a beautiful fabric by Holly
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Lucite
Tete-a-tete, Head to Head, Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Serpentine sofa with wool lace overlay that allows two people to talk.
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek serpentine sofa from the 1970s by Weiman. It features a three-piece design and retains its
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Milo Baughman Brass Base Curved Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large serpentine sofa by Milo Baughman. Three-piece curved sectional. Newly upholstered in plush
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Curved Sofa by Vladimir Kagan in Alpaca Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Serpentine sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan, circa 1970s.
Newly upholstered in natural
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
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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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