I Forgot How Beautiful You Are
By Tracey Emin
Located in Miami, FL
In 1994 Emin undertook a U.S. tour of performance art for which, sitting in her grandmother’s chair, she read from “Exploration of the Soul,”” a handwritten autobiographical book (su...
Neon Light
Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Viscose Wool Rug 'Music' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
After getting deeply inspired by an '80s USSR couch in HBO's Chernobyl, she finally found the pattern she was looking for in her grandmother's old chair, tucked away in a storeroom.
Wool
Mixed Media Entitled "W.D. Snodgrass Come out of the Storm" by Deloss Mcgraw
By DeLoss McGraw
Located in San Diego, CA
We didn't have a rocking chair. We didn't have a lot of money, and my grandmother had rocked me in a straight-backed chair.
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 Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century Knoll 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi. 'Grandmother' pattern finish by partner Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, label on underside. 4 of these chairs available.
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 Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Knoll 'Chippendale' Mid-Century Modern chairs by Robert Venturi. 'Grandmother' pattern finish by partner Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, label on underside (One does not have i...
Wood
Robert Venturi Queen Anne Chair for Knoll in Grandmother Pattern Finish
By Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Queen Anne" chair designed by Robert Venturi with "Grandmother" pattern finish designed by partner Denise Scott Brown, This example retains the original Teal leather seat pad.
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 Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Houston, TX
Queen Anne chair designed by Robert Venturi with Grandmother pattern finish designed by partner Denise Scott Brown.
Plywood
Antique Victorian Walnut Three-Piece Sofa Suite, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Dimensions in cm: Height 92 x Width 187 x Depth 96 - Sofa Height 98 x Width 66 x Depth 86 - Grandfather chair Height 94 x Width 58 x Depth 86 - Grandmother chair Dimensio...
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 Knoll.Signed and dated.
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
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
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
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 Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A recollection of tradition and ancient emotions, reminiscent of the chairs gracing the verandas of colonial homes or the more familiar and nostalgic chairs of our grandmothers.
Plastic, Wood
Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
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 Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A recollection of tradition and ancient emotions, reminiscent of the chairs gracing the verandas of colonial homes or the more 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 manufactured by O.
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 manufactured by O.
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
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
Metal, Brass
Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
Metal
Functional art Floor Lamp "Open Eyes" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
Brass
Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
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.
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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 Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mid-century Knoll 'Chippendale' chair by Robert Venturi. 'Grandmother' pattern finish by partner Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, label on underside.
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 Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Great pair of chairs designed by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
Wood
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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' patterned chair for Knoll with laminate finish and black leather seat pad.
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 Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and manufactured by O.
Wool, Walnut
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H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Sheepskin Carl Malmsten Model 'Farmor' Set of 2 Lounge Chairs
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Great model "Farmor" (Grandmother) lounge chair designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1960s and manufactured by O.
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 and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll, 1985.
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 and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after collectors chair is called the 'Chippendale' chair in the 'Grandmother' fabric pattern by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, ci...
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 and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll, Robert Venturi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought after collectors chair is called the 'Queen Anne' chair in the 'Grandmother Fabric' pattern by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown for Knoll International, cir...
Laminate, Plywood
Functional art Two-Seat Sofa "Reverso Mustang" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The first piece that opens the exhibition, the most throne-like of all seats in the show, builds around a chair of his grandmother, protected by mops, and harassed with bed springs.
Brass, Steel
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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