Background
Kagan, Vladimir was born on August 29, 1927 in Worms, Germany. Son of Illi and Hildegard (Wallach) Kagan. came to the United States, 1938.
furniture and interior designer
Kagan, Vladimir was born on August 29, 1927 in Worms, Germany. Son of Illi and Hildegard (Wallach) Kagan. came to the United States, 1938.
Student, Columbia University, 1947. Doctor of Arts (honorary), Kendall College Art and Design, 2001.
Founder Kagan Designs Incorporated, New York York City, 1949. Vice president Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc., 1952-1960. President, Chief Executive Officer, Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc., 1960-1987, Vladimir Kagan Design Group Incorporated, New York York City, since 1987.
Past chairman advisory commission School Art and Design, New York City, 1970-1980. Member faculty Parsons School Design, New York.
Chairman fundraising Artist Associates and Theater Workshop, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 1976. Member American Society Interior Designers (president New York Metropolitan chapter 1990-1992, Medalist award 1992, Distinguished award Furniture Society, 2009, Product Design award 2007), American Society Furniture Designers (Lifetime Achievement award 2000, Pinnacle award 2001), Architectural League New York, New York Yacht Club, Nantucket Yacht Club, Amateur Ski Club New York.
Married Erica Master of Science Wilson, October 8, 1928. Children: Jessica A., Vanessa A., Illya I.H.