Vladimir Kagan 'Capricorn' Lounge Chair

Vladimir Kagan, 'Capricorn' lounge chair, lacquered metal, United States, circa 1958

The Capricorn chair features a splendid construction that suits both indoor and outdoor settings, making it a dynamic and easily adaptable design. Its frame features an elegant, curvaceous form made entirely from a white lacquered metal grid. The seat is supported by a distinctive three-legged base constructed from curved rods. Eschewing decorative embellishments, the design captivates with its harmonious proportions and minimalist, transparent construction.

The story behind the development of the outdoor furniture ‘Capricorn’ series is an interesting one. This line was exclusively designed for the New York department store W. & J. Sloane. Kagan had difficulty with producing these items, although they were derived from the designer’s earlier Trisymmetric designs. It required various techniques like gang-welding, wire bending, and bonderizing for rust protection. Initially, Kagan came in contact with a shopping-cart maker to fabricate them, but to no avail. Thereafter, a fire-escape manufacturer, later became known as furniture maker Brueton, succeeded in producing this series.

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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