Vladimir Kagan Archives

Get the Look: Purist Perfection

A purist couple, the Bakers, restored their Jim Sherrill home to purist perfection. Emulate the purists' style with help from these sources.

From the purple Egg Chair to the orange wall color, this living room is what retro dreams are made of.

July 17, 2017
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by Bret Gum and Styling by Jickie Torres

Honest touches and thoughtful pieces turn this Jim Sherrill home into a Midcentury Modern collector's paradise.

This German furniture designer created midcentury masterpieces that continue to represent the smooth lines and functionality of the era.

It started with a phone call and ended with a race to save and restore an iconic Vladimir Kagan rocking chair.