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Caption
Vladimir Kagan American, born Germany, 1927–2016. Stool, ca.1960. Metal, vinyl, 23 x 19 x 19 in. (58.4 x 48.2 x 48.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Della Petrick Rothermel in memory of John Petrick Rothermel, 1994.61.26. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1994.61.26.jpg)
Manufacturer
Designer
Title
Stool
Date
ca.1960
Geography
Place manufactured: New York, New York, United States
Medium
Metal, vinyl
Classification
Dimensions
23 x 19 x 19 in. (58.4 x 48.2 x 48.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Della Petrick Rothermel in memory of John Petrick Rothermel
Accession Number
1994.61.26
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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This stool was designed by Vladimir Kagan around 1960.The futuristic "V" shape of the cantilevered support was characteristic of mid 20th-century designs. The seat itself is made of vinyl, a new material to designers at the time.Cool thank you so much!
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