Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Four Early Chairs and Chair Frames, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., USA

Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Four Early Chairs and Chair Frames, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., USA, circa 1950s

Walnut, black leather upholstery
The lounge chair Model 175C, the matching dining chairs Model 175A, the Sling dining chair with continuous back model VK 101
All unmarked

(H: 37 1/4, W: 18 3/4, D: 25 in. (later dining side chair))

Qty: (4)

Provenance

Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan

Literature

Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan, Pointed Leaf Press, 2004, p. 112-113 (model illustrated)

Lounge chair frame in poor overall condition with older possibly original lacquer finish to surface, heavily deteriorated and fading throughout, frame joints overall sturdy and intact with no signs of major breaks or restorations, but with large 10 in. split along grain along rear proper right leg, bound with older masking tape, heavy scuffs, scratches, and areas of discoloration throughout; 175A dining armchair without seat, frame sturdy and intact with soiling and fading throughout, some minor age separation to joints, some seam separation at rear leg joint and joint at right handrest, a few deep impressions to outer edge of right arm, at back present but dislodged from frame, cushion foam slightly deteriorated, larger age split to proper right arm at back stile; 175A dining side chair intact, with old (probably early) lacquer finish throughout, likely early or preproduction piece, lacquer finish yellowed, deteriorated, frame with scuffs, dents, scratches, and soiling throughout, backrest dislodged from frame, soiling to leather, small chip to front seat rail at proper right front leg; Sling dining chair with a few scuffs and minor household paint traces, good original condition throughout, backrest slightly loose at stiles.