I Forgot How Beautiful You Are
By Tracey Emin
Located in Miami, FL
1994 Emin undertook a U.S. tour of performance art for which, sitting in her grandmother’s chair, she
2010s Sculptures
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I Forgot How Beautiful You Are
By Tracey Emin
Located in Miami, FL
1994 Emin undertook a U.S. tour of performance art for which, sitting in her grandmother’s chair, she
Neon Light
$1,404 / item
W 51.19 in L 70.87 in
Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Viscose Wool Rug 'Music' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
grandmother's old chair, tucked away in a storeroom. This led her to create the lines and figures which becomes
Wool
$750
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.1 in
Mixed Media Entitled "W.D. Snodgrass Come out of the Storm" by Deloss Mcgraw
By DeLoss McGraw
Located in San Diego, CA
several paintings and hadn't known was the chair that my grandmother had rocked me in. We didn't have a
Paper
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H 24 in W 36 in
Grandmother's Chair, figurative oil painting of girl on a blue chaise
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
Each sheet of paper measures 24" x 18" "I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I feel the need to express their character throu...
Oil, Mylar, Paper
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H 37.5 in W 23.75 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair by Robert Venturi in Grandmother Pattern
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century Knoll 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi. 'Grandmother' pattern finish by partner
Wood
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H 37.5 in W 25.25 in D 19 in
Pair of Robert Venturi for Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair in 'Grandmother' Pattern
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Knoll 'Chippendale' Mid-Century Modern chairs by Robert Venturi. 'Grandmother' pattern
Wood
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair for Knoll in Grandmother Pattern Finish
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Queen Anne" chair designed by Robert Venturi with "Grandmother" pattern finish designed by partner
Wood
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H 38.25 in W 26.625 in D 24.5 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll Molded Plywood Queen Anne Chairs in Grandmother Pattern
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi with Grandmother pattern finish designed by partner
Plywood
Antique Victorian Walnut Three-Piece Sofa Suite, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
sofa, a grandfather chair and a grandmother chair. This suite was made from hand carved solid walnut
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair For Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic post-modern Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair in the "Grandmother's Tablecloth" pattern for
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed
Leather, Plaster
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H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs. As you enter the
Brass, Steel
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H 38.25 in W 24 in D 28.38 in
Set of 2 Kartell Comback Rocking Chairs in Orange Red by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
familiar and nostalgic chairs of our grandmothers. Available in white, black, orange and hazelnut.
Plastic, Wood
Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed
Steel
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H 39 in W 22.88 in D 23.25 in
Set of 2 Kartell Comback Chairs in Grey Blue with Oak Legs by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
familiar and nostalgic chairs of our grandmothers.
Plastic, Wood
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H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Lounge Chair Scandinavian Midcentury
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Wool
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Lounge Chair Scandinavian Midcentury
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Wool
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H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 41.34 in
Baroque Mixed-Media Chair "Plexi Shell Throne" by Belgian Artist Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Plexi Shell" throne chair by Lionel Jadot; Throne chair; Lounge chair; Armchair; Side chair
Metal, Brass
Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own physical comportment, and of how the seat
Metal
Functional art Floor Lamp "Open Eyes" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own physical comportment, and of how the seat
Brass
Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed
Stone, Aluminum
Robert Venturi, Chippendale Chair, Grandmother's Tablecloth, for Knoll
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very important chair with the original cloth cushion.
Sold
H 37.5 in W 23.75 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair by Robert Venturi in Grandmother Pattern
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century Knoll 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi. 'Grandmother' pattern finish by partner
Wood
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H 38 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Two Robert Venturi Chairs for Knoll, Grandmother Finish, Chippendale, Queen Ann
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
Great pair of chairs designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. One Chippendale and one
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair in Grandmother Pattern, 1985, USA
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi and partner Denise Scott Brown 'Chippendale' flattened design 'Grandmother
Leather, Wood
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H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Midcentury
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Sheepskin Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and
Sheepskin, Birch
Four Queen Anne Chairs by Robert Venturi for Knoll
By Robert Venturi
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare set of four 'Queen Anne' chairs in 'Grandmothers fabric' pattern designed by Robert Venturi
Plywood
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H 37.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after collectors chair is called the 'Chippendale' chair in the 'Grandmother
Laminate, Plywood, Leather
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H 38.25 in W 23.5 in D 24.75 in
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after collectors chair is called the 'Queen Anne' chair in the 'Grandmother
Laminate, Plywood
Functional art Two-Seat Sofa "Reverso Mustang" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own physical comportment, and of how the seat
Brass, Steel
French "Grandmother" Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Late 18th, early 19th c, woooden armchair from France with rush seat, pillow included.
Wood
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair, Knoll, Memphis Milano
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi for Knoll International, USA, 1984. These chairs
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury No 470 Windsor Rocking Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, 1960s
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Fabulous blonde Ercol Grandmother rocking chair with wide low seat and high back. Design by the
Elm
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Chairs, circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Richmond, VA
grandmother. These chairs were a mid-twentieth century, pared down twist on chairs of the 1880's. These have
Pair of Carl Malmsten "Farmor" Chairs, circa 1950
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Richmond, VA
is in solid birch wood. Legs in stained birch wood. Tufted back. "Farmor" is Swedish for grandmother
British School Genre View, Oil on Panel, circa 1870.
Located in Hallowell, ME
grandmother in Victorian chair in an interior.
Oil
$229,678Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,472,296
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
$235,000
H 29.63 in W 24.44 in
Pablo Picasso, "Grand Tête" original linocut in colors, hand signed
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Grand Tête, Portrait of Jacqueline with sleek hair Color linocut printed in beige, yellow, red, blue, and black on cream wove paper with Arches watermark Numbered 14/50 from the edit...
Linocut
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
DUMBO
By Banksy
Located in Aventura, FL
Screen print & hand-finished watercolor on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Pest Control included. Banksy’s Dumbo is an extremely rare Banksy print. It was never rele...
Paper, Screen, Watercolor
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 35.44 in L 165.36 in
Bau Haus Style Irregular Shape Wool Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CONTACT US FOR CUSTOM RUG Loosely inspired by the design principles of Bauhaus and the vibrant color palette of De Stijl, RAG Home's runner rug offers a fresh perspective. With a no...
Wool, Acrylic, Yarn
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$4,500,000
H 20 in W 20 in
"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pearl Royale Chess Set" 14K White Gold & Diamonds Ed. of 3 by Colin Burn Medium: 18K White Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires & South Sea Pearls Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: A...
Platinum
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,900,000
H 9 in W 2 in D 2 in
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn Pure Platinum, Diamond & Pearl Sculpture Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 NOTE: pr...
Platinum
$1,850,000
H 90 in W 24 in D 34 in
Tête de cariatide by Amedeo Modigliani
By Amedeo Modigliani
Located in New Orleans, LA
Amedeo Modigliani 1884-1920 Italian Tête de cariatide Head of Caryatid Signed “Modigliani” and numbered “1/8” (near base) Bronze The figural works of the iconic modernist Amedeo ...
Bronze
$200,000
H 23.625 in W 19.625 in
Grande Tête De Femme Au Chapeau Orné (Woman’s Big Head with Decked Hat)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1964, this red earthenware clay big rectangular plaque printed with engobe pad is #15 from the edition of 50. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU’ and ‘EMPREI...
Ceramic
HEAD
By Fernando Botero
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture with brown patina. Head of a young girl.
Bronze
$650,000
H 0.2 in W 50.79 in D 63.78 in
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho, Brazilian Artist, 1960
By Genaro de Carvalho
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Genaro Antônio Dantas de Carvalho Brazilian artist 1960 Upholsterers, painter, designer. Genaro Antonio Dantas de Carvalho began his painting studies with his father. In 1...
Tapestry
Irregular Shape MOSS RUG Hantufted Green Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Soil, grass, bush, trees, and the tranquil crystal-clear blue ponds. Introducing ' The Earth from Above ' a sophisticated landscape rug portraying diverse golf course terrains, from ...
Acrylic, Yarn
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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