Robert Venturi Grandma Sofa in the Original Tan / Taupe Leather for Knoll.
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Kansas City, MO
A single Robert Venturi matching leather Grandma Sofa manufactured by Knoll, 1980s. Very good original condition.
Leather
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.
Leather, Foam
"Grandma" Sofa by Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi for Knoll, 1980s
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
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.
Mohair, Down
Sold
H 29 in W 89 in D 40 in
Robert Venturi Knoll ‘Grandma’ Loveseat Sofa Chenille, 1984, Postmodern Couch
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi for Knoll ‘Grandma’ Postmodern sofa Rasberry orange Chenille 1984, rare piece.
Textile
Robert Venturi "Grandma" Sofa for Knoll, 1980s
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
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 ...
Mohair
The coolest blue leather sofa
Located in Spokane, WA
This is the coolest blue leather Chesterfield-style sofa. Grandma only would sit on Betty Blue on Sunday after Church.
Leather, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$4,800
H 24.75 in W 64 in D 32.35 in
Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
Metal
$6,500
H 28.25 in W 78 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal dining table By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning book-matched walnut top, with chrome slab pedestals. Measure...
Chrome
Isa Bergamo large Art Deco walnut mohair velvet sofa 1940s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, IDF
This exceptional sofa, attributed to Isa Bergamo, and dating from the 1940s, is an outstanding example of post-war Art Deco Italian design. Its crescent-shaped seat rests on a low wo...
Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
Robert Venturi Sheraton chair for Knoll Postmodern 80s
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Robert Venturi chair for knoll Model: Sheraton Silkscreen printed pattern on black plywood. Rare model in famous Venturi's chairs in Knoll collection.
Plywood
$3,750 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 12 in
Grandmother Tableware Set Designed by Robert Venturi with Denise Scott Brown
By Robert Venturi, Swid Powell
Located in Kansas City, MO
Grandmother tableware set by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Swid Powell, 1984. Set of four plates, four saucers and 20 cups. Dinner plate: 12 in. diameter Saucer: 9.13 ...
Porcelain
$23,300Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Knoll, Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after set of four (4) collectors pieces are called the 'Queen Anne' chairs by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, circa 1985 and featu...
Laminate, Plywood
Robert Venturi "Chippendale" Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in New York, NY
Black laminate plywood, black leather seat. Six available.
Leather
$19,600
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Robert Venturi for Knoll Postmodern Square Dining Table Model No. 65848, 1984
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert Venturi for Knoll Postmodern square dining table Model No. 65848, 1984. Cabriole legged dining/ center/ work table in iconic postmodern "Grandmother's Tablecloth" printed lami...
Plywood
$41,453
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 48.04 in
Table "Urn" by Robert Venturi, Knoll International, USA, 1984
By Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Table "Urn" by Robert Venturi, Knoll International, USA, 1984.´ made of laminate over plywood with chrome-plated steel elements, urn shaped sculptural structure. This rare and spec...
Chrome
Robert Venturi Post Modern Silver Candleholders for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell, Robert Venturi
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Venturi Post Modern Silver Candleholders for Swid Powell, Both stamped RVenturi MADE IN ITALY SILVER PLATED with copyright mark.
Silver Plate
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.
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