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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
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2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

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...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mylar, Paper

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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century English Sofas

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
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair For Knoll
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair For Knoll
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 25.75 in
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
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2010s European Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plaster

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
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2010s European Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

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
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

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
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2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stone, Aluminum

Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
H 35.44 in W 81.11 in L 35.44 in
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
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Robert Venturi, Chippendale Chair, Grandmother's Tablecloth, for Knoll
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very important chair with the original cloth cushion.
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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Robert Venturi for Knoll 'Chippendale' Chair in Grandmother Pattern, 1985, USA
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi and partner Denise Scott Brown 'Chippendale' flattened design 'Grandmother
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, 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
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Plywood

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, 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
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
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2010s Belgian Futurist Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

French "Grandmother" Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Late 18th, early 19th c, woooden armchair from France with rush seat, pillow included.
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

French "Grandmother"  Armchair
French "Grandmother"  Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in
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
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Vintage 1980s American Queen Anne Chairs

Midcentury No 470 Windsor Rocking Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Fabulous blonde Ercol Grandmother rocking chair with wide low seat and high back. Design by the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

British School Genre View, Oil on Panel, circa 1870.
Located in Hallowell, ME
grandmother in Victorian chair in an interior.
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Grandmothers Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal grandmothers chair for your home. Each grandmothers chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 53 options for an antique or vintage grandmothers chair now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect grandmothers chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right grandmothers chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made grandmothers chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Robert Venturi and Carl Malmsten are consistently popular.

How Much is a Grandmothers Chair?

A grandmothers chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.