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.
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Bookcase by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Walnut
Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Walnut
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase / Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Sarasota, FL
Walnut with multicolored lacquered panels. Colored panels show some wear typical with age. Walnut has been restored . This pice is two book shelves connected with a large hinge and c...
Walnut, Lacquer
Expertly Restored - Kipp Stewart Two Tone Lacquered & Walnut Bookshelf
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart
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...
Wood, Walnut
Folding Room Divider / Book Shelf by Evans Clark for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare folding room divider / bookshelf with sliding panels. Designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of California.
Walnut
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase / Display Shelf / Room Divider / Milo Baughman
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider. Manner of Milo Baughman Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Wood
Evans Clark Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider by Glenn of California
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic folding piece by Evans Clark for Glenn of California can serve as a bookcase, a display shelf or a room divider. The mahogany case has five shelves on each side attach...
Wood
Singolo Walnut Bookshelf
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
Minimalist and sophisticated, this bookshelf can be directly put on a wall or in the middle of a room as a divider. Its light Silhouette and exquisite craftsmanship make it a strikin...
Walnut
$2,895
H 23.25 in W 47.75 in D 17.75 in
Expertly Restored - Californian Modern Tambour-Door Credenza by Milo Baughman
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 precis...
Wood, Walnut
$4,500
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18 in
California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
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...
Steel
Vintage Modern Low Bookshelf after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern Milo Baughman style bookcase featuring sculpted body with brass finish and four glass shelves. Stunning display shelf for home, office, or business use. Please confir...
Brass
$4,995
H 30.38 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Nine-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Milo Baughman for Directional USA, 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut, with ebonized base, legs, and drawer pu...
Walnut
Unique Folding Bookcase in Rosewood
By Odense Møbelfabrik, J. Ingvard Jensen Odense
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern at its finest. Likely unique piece as we have found no other example. Rosewood with brass hinges and circular inserts pulls on either side. Box shape 20'' cubed looks beautiful with striking rosewood grain. Each of there 4 shelves are just shy of 9'' tall. Brilliant design when folded upright reveals an angled bookcase...
Brass
$575
H 84.5 in W 38.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Frame Rosewood Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Black Lacquer with Rosewood Doors. 2 rosewood doors with chrome handles open to shelved interi...
Chrome
$1,795
H 54 in W 32 in D 14 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase or Display Cabinet by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style lighted display cabinet or bookcase with glass front doors By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood, with ash case and...
Glass, Mirror, Ash, Ebony, Burl
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...
Laminate, Walnut
$575
H 84.5 in W 38.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Milo Baughman for John Stuart Chrome Open Frame Bookcase
By John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Milo Baughman for John Stuart chrome framed bookcase. Open design with adjustable shelves for versatility. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
Chrome
$5,274
H 103.15 in W 84.77 in D 18.67 in
1980s Bookshelf, Walnut and Black Satin Lacquer, Sormani, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
In the early 1980s, Luigi Sormani envisaged what would become a hit of the 1990s, later adopted by Antonio Citterio with B&B Italia: a modular shelving that tipped the modularity fro...
Wood, Walnut
$2,300
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf Bookcase Walnut Turned Restored Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern bookshelf bookcase in walnut turned and restored and shellac polished Measures console cm: H 95, W 80, D 32.
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Lacquered & Walnut Bookshelf for Glenn of CA
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart
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...
Walnut
Sold
H 29.13 in W 47.88 in D 12.38 in
Milo Baughman Walnut Bookcase for Glenn of California, circa 1955
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Milo Baughman Walnut Bookcase for Glenn of California, circa 1955. This piece has been professionally restored.
Walnut
Sold
H 60.5 in W 64.38 in D 8 in
Walnut Folding Bookcase or Room Divider by Evans Clark for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950’s Walnut folding bookcase or room divider, designed by Evans Clark for Glenn of California. Constructed of walnut vernier and black lacquered sliding panels. It can be used op...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Walnut Bookcase with Glass Doors for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman walnut bookcase with glass doors for Glenn of California.
Wood, Walnut
Milo Baughman Bookcase for Glenn of California, circa 1955
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bookcase by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. This piece has been professionally restored.
Walnut
Bookcase by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bookcase by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. This piece has been professionally restored.
Walnut
Bookcase by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut bookcase or bookshelf by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. California design.
Walnut
Bookcase by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut bookcase or bookshelf by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. California design.
Walnut
Bookcase by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bookcase by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
Bookcase by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bookcase by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California.
Walnut
Evans Clark Single Book Case Shelf for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark single book shelf Glenn of California. The use of the solid color panels is reminicent of work by Jean Prouve, Charles Eames and Milo Baughman. Black and white panels sl...
Hinged Bookcase by Evans Clark
By Evans Clark, Glenn of California
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bookcase, room divider by Evans Clark for Glenn of California. Retains the original black and cream sliding doors.
Masonite, Walnut