HOLLY HUNT REIMAGINES VLADIMIR KAGAN’S ICONIC CAPRICORN COLLECTION AND ITS SCULPTURAL LEGACY
The collection pays tribute to the original outdoor furniture line designed over seven decades ago
Leading modern design brand HOLLY HUNT has relaunched Vladimir Kagan’s iconic Capricorn Collection – a modern translation of the designer’s pioneering sculptural language encapsulated in a 10-piece, wire-framed outdoor furniture line. The design has been reimagined by Chris Eitel, Design Director at Vladimir Kagan Design Group and protégé of Kagan himself, with an inspired, innovative approach that honors the original design. It will be available exclusively through HOLLY HUNT showrooms and HOLLY HUNT partner showrooms.
Originally conceived in 1952, the Capricorn Collection stands as a marvel of form, ingenuity, and material resilience. Designed with sweeping curves and tensile lines, each piece evokes an architectural lightness. Kagan constructed the collection in powder-coated stainless steel, a deliberate material choice to ensure exceptional durability and longevity against the rigors of outdoor living. These designs are emblematic of Kagan’s bold, sculptural design aesthetic and reflect his unconventional approach to materiality – most notably, his decision to enlist a fire-escape fabricator capable of bending steel into the fluid, organic forms that define this collection.
Above: An additional leg was added to the Capricorn Lounge Chair for stability, a feature rooted in archival research that revealed Kagan had once experimented with this design.
The Capricorn Collection was only produced for a couple of years, as the pieces were notoriously difficult to manufacture. However, Eitel and Mark Minichiello, COO of Vladimir Kagan Design Group, were committed to restoring the collection. With strong support from Jo Annah Kornak, Senior Vice President and Executive Creative Director at HOLLY HUNT, the team scoured the globe for a manufacturer capable of meeting the design’s demands.
Ultimately, they partnered with a firm renowned for its expertise in shaping and sculpting metal with seamless welding. Eitel and his team set out to reimagine the collection, with a goal of staying true to the pieces’ original form while refining their production to meet the demands of today’s market.
“Throughout the development process, we wanted to ensure that all edits and refinements made to the pieces were done so with careful intentionality and Vladi’s spirit in mind,” says Chris Eitel, Director of Design and Production at Vladimir Kagan Design Group. “We worked intimately with the manufacturing team to maintain that connection between designer and craftsman which is at the heart of Kagan’s design DNA.”
Their success marks more than a technical achievement; It signals the return of a long-lost design icon, offering collectors and design enthusiasts alike the rare opportunity to own a piece of design history.
“I’ve always felt that these pieces deserve a place in today’s design landscape, and I’m proud of the work this team has done to revive the Capricorn Collection,” says Jo Annah Kornak, SVP and Executive Creative Director at HOLLY HUNT. “Chris and Mark have preserved the essence of the Vladimir Kagan brand while thoughtfully advancing its design language, spending years perfecting the production. This process truly pays homage to Kagan’s innovative spirit.”
The collection's two distinctive finishes, Crema + Espresso, enhance the sculptural elegance of the designs while ensuring durability in outdoor environments. The 10-piece Capricorn Collection includes the Lounge Chair, Sofa, Chaise Lounge, Bistro Table, Bar Stool, Round Dining Table, Square Dining Table, Dining Chair, Cocktail Table, and Two-Tiered End Table — each crafted in powder-coated stainless steel with signature wire basket forms, tailored cushions, and glass surfaces that express Vladimir Kagan’s sculptural approach to outdoor living.
The Collection Includes:
Capricorn Lounge Chair
Capricorn Sofa
Capricorn Chaise Lounge
Capricorn Bistro Table
Capricorn Bar Stool
Capricorn Round Dining Table
Capricorn Square Dining Table
Capricorn Dining Chair
Capricorn Cocktail Table
Capricorn Two-Tiered End Table
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About HOLLY HUNT
HOLLY HUNT designs, produces and showcases high-quality, custom design pieces for the most exquisite residential and commercial interior spaces and properties around the globe. Founder Holly Hunt opened her first eponymous showroom in 1983 and established a reputation for emerging yet timeless design, exceptional quality, and outstanding service. HOLLY HUNT showrooms and collections now lead the industry in luxury furnishings, including indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, rugs, wallcovering, textiles, leathers, art and accessories. Today, there are 12 HOLLY HUNT-owned to-the-trade showrooms in the US and London, along with partner showrooms in other major markets across North America and Europe.
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About Vladimir Kagan Design Group
Vladimir Kagan is widely considered to be one of the most prolific American mid-century modern designers, known for his mastery of ergonomics and sculptural approach to furniture, creating “vessels to hold the human body.” His work quickly gained popularity among creative luminaries in art, film and industry and earned him international recognition. Kagan remained an active designer and craftsman until his passing in 2016 at the age of 88, leaving his brand in the hands of Chris Eitel, his long-time apprentice and protégé. Kagan’s legacy lives on today through Eitel, now Director of Design and Production of the Vladimir Kagan Design Group. Today, the brand is part of the HOLLY HUNT portfolio and available through all HOLLY HUNT and partner showrooms.