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Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa
By Weiman/Warren Lloyd, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Serpentine sofa was inspired by the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Late 19th Century American Regency Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century American Regency style Mahogany serpentine sofa.
Newly upholstered and in
Category
Antique 19th Century American Regency Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Sofas for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vladimir Kagan pair of Serpentine sofas for Directional. This pair has been expertly restored in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Lucite
$33,000 / set
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofa with Lucite Support
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud or Serpentine sofa in original polyester blend fabric with lucite
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Mohair Cloud Sofa on Walnut Bases by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Serpentine sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1970s. This rare example
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vladimir Karan Style Serpentine Biomorphic Sofa in Powder Blue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in View Park, CA
COOL BLUE: Kagan style serpentine sofa in powder blue microsuede with chrome base. Wavy seat with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Serpentine Channel Back Sofa with Ottoman in the Style of Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s large Baughman style serpentine sofa with a plinth base and a channel back. This sofa has a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Sofa in Wool, America 2005
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan Sofa in Wool
America, 2005
'Serpentine' sofa with chrome plated aluminum base, and
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Curved Sofa by FERRER, USA
By FERRER
Located in New York, NY
Original design by Charlie Ferrer. Inspired by the serpentine sofa forms of Kagan. Extremely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak, Fabric
$12,000
Monumental Two-Piece Serpentine Sectional Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern two-piece serpentine sofa with its undulating lines, this exciting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Large Milo Baughman Serpentine Sectional Cloud Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman serpentine sofa newly upholstered in a navy blue cotton velvet. Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Elegant Inlaid Biedermeier Sofa, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Biedermeier serpentine sofa attributed to Johann Nepomuk Geyer, finely inlaid ash burl with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Ash, Rosewood
Vladimir Kagan Anamorphic Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa produced by directional with oak pedestals and acrylic center
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Oak, Acrylic, Suede
Vladimir Kagan, Large Organic Sofa, Blue Fabric, Lucite, circa 1975, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A curved serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan. Upholstered in grey faux-mohair fabric. Form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Bilbao Serpentine Curved Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
not necessary to reupholster, it could be an option for the next buyer. Rare to see a serpentine sofa
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cloud Sofa for Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning organic sculptural serpentine sofa with great scale and lines to die for. The luxurious
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Sofa with Lucite Support
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vladimir Kagan cloud or serpentine sofa for Directional with desirable lucite support. A couple
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” Cloud Sofa, American Leather, Organic Modern
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic cloud or serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather. Currently in
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Pair of Matching Mid Century Cloud Sofas by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in West Hartford, CT
Matching pair of organic sculptural serpentine sofas with great scale and lines to die for. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Modern Purple Serpentine Cloud Sofas
Ottoman, Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding pair of purple micro- suede, serpentine sofas, with a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Set of Opposing Sofas by Vladimir Kagan in Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Rare set of opposing "Serpentine" sofas designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Lucite, Walnut
$40,000 / set
Cloud Sofa in New Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Serpentine Cloud sofa. The sofa has been re-upholstered in a beautiful wool, cotton fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Cloud Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely stunning! This serpentine sofa is clad in a gorgeous turquoise chenille and
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Postmodern Channel Back Flared Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt Style
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Channel Back Flared Serpentine Sectional Sofa Styled After Bernhardt Original
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A sculptural sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1950s and made by Directional, USA, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Roche Bobois Velvet 8 Piece Modular Sofa with Loveseat
By Roche Bobois
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious dark midnight blue velvet upholstered vintage modular serpentine sofa by Roche
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Custom 1980s Semicircular Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
recessed wooden feet. Designed and manufactured in California. A serpentine sofa in a complementary shape
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Vladimir Kagan Long Island Cloud Sofa for Directional with Lucite Leg Support
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A long island / cloud / serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional USA. Circa 2000s
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serpentine sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980s. This rare example
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Impressive Sofa in Grey Alpaca Velvet by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Serpentine sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan, customized exclusively for a Long Island, NY residence
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Alpaca
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Serpentine sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1980s. This rare example
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Vladimir Kagan Three Piece Serpentine Modular Sectional Sofa Midcentury
Located in West Hartford, CT
pieces measure just under fifteen feet wide, so you'll need a large room. These rare,
serpentine sofas
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
1960s Harris of California El Dorado Serpentine Cloud Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Harris of California
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A curvy serpentine shaped sofa by the furniture company Harris of California. This design was until
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage serpentine curved sofa set by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
MCM Serpentine Sofa Pair by Weiman furniture
Gorgeous Ying Yang style sofa set in original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
$4,000 / set
Williamsburg Chippendale Style Toile Camelback Settee Sofa by Stickley
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Sheridan, CO
pearl. Tradition suggests that the original english serpentine sofa may have been in the house of john
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Materials
Wood, Textile
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved
Zoe
Sofas in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
underneath with American Leather labels. Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine' sofa, the later
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Serpentine
Cloud
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunning and iconic Serpentine Cloud sofa designed by the late Vladimir Kagan for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Zoe
Sofa in Red Alcantara, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the back side. Modeled after the early Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine sofa, the later 'Shorty' sofa by
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs
Ottoman in Edelman Leather
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather which matches the Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa we have listed (this was purchased as a set
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Poufs in Leather Directional, USA, 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
poofs are often sold with the serpentine sofa by Kagan. This is the largest size that was produced. Both
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Cloud
Sofas in New Nubby Bouclé, c 1980, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by his early 1950s Kagan-Dreyfuss 'Serpentine' sofa and his later 'Shorty' sofa, designed his popular
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Lucite
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
which matches the Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa we have listed (this was purchased as a set).
Both
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Karl Springer Free Form Coffee Table in Goatskin 1980s amoeba
By Karl Springer
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
serpentine sofa.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Original finish. Two small flea bites on an upper
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Plywood, Lacquer
Milo Baughman Chrome Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Culver City, CA
Kagan Serpentine sofa and a Karl Springer cocktail table and they look absolutely amazing!
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
M. F. Harty for Stow Davis Tomorrow Sofa Chairs and Table Suite
By Stow Davis, M. F. Harty
Located in Culver City, CA
currently have this set paired across a Milo Baughman serpentine sofa and a Karl Springer credenza, as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Channeled Serpentine Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A three part sectional sofa in a luxurious serpentine shape featuring a channeled back and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Iconic Serpentine Mid-Century Modern Style Serpentine Cloud Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant custom serpentine cloud sofa with plinth wheel feet a la VK. The fabric on this piece has
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Postmodern Weiman Serpentine Leather Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Post Modern Weiman Serpentine Leather Sofa. Featuring a unique serpentine
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adam Giltwood Serpentine Fronted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Adam giltwood serpentine fronted sofa
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Materials
Giltwood, Mohair
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Three-piece sectional sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Original fabric on walnut
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Serpentine Chesterfield sofa
England, circa 1920
Leather Chesterfield sofa with original
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Carsons
By Carsons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A true "serpentine" sectional, in a cream upholstery that is very easy to look at.
Sofa is quite
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curvy Vintage Serpentine Modular Contemporary Sectional Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking and sculptural channel back upholstered serpentine sectional sofa, 3 pieces, having black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Finn Juhl Model 23-22 Teak Credenza for Baker Furniture
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Culver City, CA
Kagan serpentine sofa and not only does this piece hold its own, it makes a gorgeous statement. Also
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Teak
Emerald Green and Cream Parchment Goatskin Console Table with Bronze Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
serpentine sofa, a Karl Springer coffee table and Aldo Tura bar cart, and not only does this piece hold its
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, circa 1980s.
Cloud sofa with a left facing
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Louis XV style serpentine shaped back sofa.
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XV style sofa with serpentine front and back having painted wooden frame with six
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
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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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