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.
| Average Sold Price |
| $4,008 |
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Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet for Glenn of CA
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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
$5,895
H 32.5 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
California Modern Two-Tone Black Lacquered Dresser by Stanley Young
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Lacquered Wood, Walnut Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
$1,095
H 21 in W 32.75 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished- Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza/Bookcase for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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
$4,500
H 33.5 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Steel Pull Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we...
Steel
$3,200
H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 17.88 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern cabinet console chest in walnut designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, circa 1950's. This case piece features sliding tambour doors that offer plenty o...
Walnut
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed in 1950, this rare bench sofa occupies a significant position within Paul László’s p...
Cane, Mahogany
$4,500
H 33 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored-Californian Modernist Dresser by Stanley Young for Glenn of CA
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
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
$5,500
H 30.75 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Two-Toned Lacquered Dresser for Glenn of CA
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Satin-Lacquered Wood, Steel Pulls, Bentwood Legs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringin...
Steel
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Average sold price of items in the past 12 months |
| $1,400-$7,225 |
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