Rare Vladimir Kagan Tri-Symmetric Walnut Coffee Table

Few designers possessed the ability to transform furniture into sculpture quite like Vladimir Kagan. The Tri-Symmetric Coffee Table is one of his most iconic creations—a masterful composition of organic form, sculptural balance, and timeless modernism. With its substantial oval glass top appearing to float effortlessly above an elegantly carved three-point base, the table commands attention from every angle while maintaining an extraordinary sense of lightness.

This exceptional example features a thick oval glass top with beautifully polished edges, allowing the sculptural base to remain the undeniable focal point. Expertly crafted from solid black walnut, the base showcases breathtaking natural figure and an exceptional degree of chatoyance—the mesmerizing optical phenomenon in which the wood seems to shimmer and change as light moves across its surface. Rich chocolate browns give way to glowing amber highlights, revealing remarkable depth and movement that make the walnut appear almost alive.

The flowing Tri-Symmetric base perfectly embodies Kagan’s signature biomorphic aesthetic. Three gracefully sculpted legs sweep outward before converging into a central hub, creating a form that is simultaneously architectural and organic. Every curve has been thoughtfully executed, producing a silhouette that is visually dynamic from every perspective while remaining remarkably stable.

Professionally restored by Hobbs Modern, the black walnut has been meticulously refinished to museum-quality standards, enhancing its extraordinary figure while preserving the integrity of Kagan’s original design. The glass top remains in excellent vintage condition with only light signs of age appropriate for a collectible piece of this caliber.

Increasingly difficult to find, the Tri-Symmetric Coffee Table represents the pinnacle of Vladimir Kagan’s sculptural furniture design. Whether paired with a Kagan sectional or showcased as the centerpiece of a sophisticated living space, it serves as both a functional coffee table and a work of modern art.

Why We Love It
The finest Vladimir Kagan designs are celebrated for their ability to blur the line between furniture and sculpture, and the Tri-Symmetric Coffee Table is a perfect example. Its fluid black walnut base seems to flow beneath the glass, while the wood’s remarkable chatoyance creates an ever-changing display of light and depth. It is a table that invites admiration from every angle and exemplifies why Kagan remains one of the most revered designers of the twentieth century.

Dimensions: 59.5 L x 30.5 Widest section x 14.5 H

Narrowest Section is 12.5 W