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

$7,090
£5,360.26
€6,257.50
CA$10,088.72
A$10,233.20
CHF 5,843.44
MX$123,927.38
NOK 68,791.56
SEK 68,563.25
DKK 46,775.28

About the Item

Original black leather Grandma Sofa by Knoll, 1980s. Design care of Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown. In great condition sub 1 nominal deficiencies [last two photos]. Two heavy duty down filled cushions; very comfortable. Venturi's design for this sofa was influenced by Jean Royere's "Ours Polaire" sofa with clear, intentional parallels. 88W x 42D x 31H [19SH]
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 88 in (223.52 cm)Depth: 42 in (106.68 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Oakville, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10409249588212

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