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Glenn of California Cabinets

Credited for being at the forefront of the West Coast modernist design movement, Glenn of California introduced a relaxed, breezy and elegant style to postwar America. The company was based in Arcadia, California, a city situated near Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It specialized in the production of easily accessible and reasonably affordable furnishings that included credenzas, chairs, cabinets, tables and more.

However, it wasn’t until Glenn of California hired the prolific American furniture designer Milo Baughman that the company made a name for itself in the annals of American mid-century modern design. Baughman prioritized function — he worked with simple forms and often used sleek, flat-bar chromed metal and natural materials such as walnut in his pieces.

Glenn of California marketed Baughman’s designs along with those of unsung Swedish architect and designer Greta Magnusson Grossman in their successful California Modern collection. The first woman to receive an award from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design, Magnusson Grossman drew on her Scandinavian heritage to create iconic homes as well as furnishings for Glenn and other companies that helped define mid-century-era Southern California. The furniture she and Baughman designed became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and thoughtful integration of walnut, iron and Formica.

In addition to employing the talents of Baughman and Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California collaborated with several other notable and influential designers. These included Stanley Young, Kipp Stewart, John Kapel and Paul Laszlo. Laszlo, an American-Hungarian architect, interior designer and furniture designer, was well-regarded among Hollywood’s elite and designed pieces for Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck and Elizabeth Taylor.

While the company is no longer in business, vintage Glenn of California furniture remains highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Discover a range of vintage Glenn of California dressers, dining tables, chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Glenn of California
Midcentury Walnut Storage Cabinet by Glenn of California
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful midcentury walnut cabinet by Richard Thompson for Glenn of California. Cabinet is beautifully grained walnut with black details, the cabinet also features a gorgeous oversi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glenn of California Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair of Walnut Nightstands by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of walnut nightstands designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California. These feature a book or magazine holder on the inside of a large single door. The inside has one adjustabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glenn of California Cabinets

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Laminate, Walnut

Milo Baughman Storage Headboard for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exquisite Mid Century Modern Storage Headboard, meticulously designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California during the 1950s. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Cabinets

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Walnut

John Kapel Side Table for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
John Kapel bedroom side table for Glenn of California. Cabinet contains a white laminate slide out most likely used for water, cocktails, coffee. The angled rack is to hold newspa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Cabinets

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Plastic, Wood

Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet
By Glenn of California
Located in Monrovia, CA
Glenn of California Extendable and drop leaf walnut and Black Lacquer Cabinet Or Bar Designed by John Kapel 1965. Glenn Of California Walnut and Black Lacquer Cabinet Can Be Used ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glenn of California Cabinets

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Wood

John Kapel Bar Cabinets for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are excellent John Kapel bar cabinets for Glenn of California. Made from beautifully selected walnut. Features pull-out Formica shelf and closed cabinet with adjustable shelf a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Cabinets

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Walnut

Glenn of California Sideboard Cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Glenn of California sideboard cabinet designed attributed to Milo Baughman. Item needs refinishing. Pulls have been replaced with new nice quality brass pulls as shown.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glenn of California Cabinets

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Wood

Richard Thompson Stereo Cabinet or Bar by Glenn of California
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Richard Thompson for Glenn of California, this walnut cabinet has four doors which conceal an upper and lower cabinet. The upper cabinet is fitted with a vintage McIntosh mac 4100 stereo receiver/ amplifier, an ADS compact disk player, and a dual 1219 turntable. The lower cabinet houses a Sony 400 disk CD player...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Cabinets

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Walnut

Multi-Function Cabinet Designed by John Kapel
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Super vintage single door cabinet with inside magazine rack, shelf, and pull out formica tray table. Designed by John Kapel and manufactured by Gle...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Cabinets

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Wood

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Walnut Cabinet Colored Drawers
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Cabinets

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Walnut

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Glenn Of California cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Glenn of California cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Glenn of California cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Glenn of California were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Merton Gershun , Jack Cartwright, and Kipp Stewart. Prices for Glenn of California cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $980 and can go as high as $5,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,150.
Questions About Glenn of California Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The California dial likely originated in the 1930s because Californians loved mixing Roman and Arabic numbers. However, the style grew in popularity in the 1970s when refinisher Kirk Rich was tasked with creating California dial watch faces. You’ll find a range of California dial watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A California watch dial is a clock face featuring half Roman numerals (generally for 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock) and half Arabic numerals (generally for 4 o’clock to 8 o’clock). A dash might replace the hours of 3, 6, and 9 — instead of the comparatively unexciting numerical representation — and an inverted triangle might be used to represent the hour of 12. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary watches.

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