Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut

Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s

This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and known as the 6999 model, exemplifies the designer’s distinctive approach to organic, sculptural furniture. The sofa features the “Sloane” curved form, originally designed by Kagan around the 1950, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. Structurally, the sofa integrates a continuous backrest that transitions smoothly into diagonal-positioned armrests, reinforcing its fluid design. The base, crafted from walnut, consists of T-shaped feet that provide both stability and a sense of lightness. Designed to function as a freestanding piece, the sofa can be positioned centrally within an interior space or placed against a wall.

Biography

Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) was born in Germany and grew up in the United States where his father opened a cabinet shop. Later, Kagan joined the family business. Here the designer experimented with organically sculpted wood in works that became the hallmarks of his career. Kagan himself explained that his father always said 'measure three times and cut once' whereas Kagan did exactly the opposite. He also believed that there was no way that ratio could replace dumb luck. Kagan's furniture has the extraordinary ability to completely change the landscape of the room, even with a single object. 

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