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Grandma Sofa

Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.

Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.

By Robert Venturi, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1980s
Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1980s

Grandma Sofa by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1980s

By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown

Located in Oakville, CA

Original black leather Grandma Sofa by Knoll, 1980s. Design care of Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown.

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Vintage 1980s American Sofas

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Robert Venturi Knoll ‘Grandma’ Loveseat Sofa Chenille, 1984, Postmodern Couch

By Knoll, Robert Venturi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Robert Venturi for Knoll ‘Grandma’ Postmodern sofa Rasberry orange Chenille 1984, rare piece.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

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Robert Venturi "Grandma" Sofa for Knoll, 1980s
Robert Venturi "Grandma" Sofa for Knoll, 1980s

Robert Venturi "Grandma" Sofa for Knoll, 1980s

By Knoll, Robert Venturi

Located in Coronado, CA

Robert Venturi "Grandma" sofa designed for Knoll in the 1980s. This wonderful example has been fully restored, reupholstered in a luxurious pumpkin orange mohair with two heavy duty ...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

"Grandma" Sofa by Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi for Knoll, 1980s
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"Grandma" Sofa by Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi for Knoll, 1980s

By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi

Located in Coronado, CA

This sumptuous "Grandma" sofa was designed by the architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown and produced by Knoll in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

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The coolest blue leather sofa
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This is the coolest blue leather Chesterfield-style sofa. Grandma only would sit on Betty Blue on Sunday after Church.

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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

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Finding the Right Sofas for You

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.