Glenn of California Furniture
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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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Glenn of California
Stanley Young Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Countryside, IL
Stanley Young Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 64.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Walnut
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Credenza
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California midcentury Credenza
This credenza measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Credenza, Pair
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California midcentury Credenza - Pair
Each credenza measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Wood
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Countryside, IL
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair
Each chest measures: 32.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Brass
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Glenn of California, Robert Baron
Located in Countryside, IL
Robert Baron for Glenn of California midcentury walnut lowboy dresser.
This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 18 deep x 30.5 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Chrome
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
This bench measures: 81 wide x 18 deep x 11 inches high.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Wood
John Kapel for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Dining Table
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Kapel for Glenn of California mid century walnut dining table
The table measures: 45.25 wide x 45.25 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.5
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Walnut
Pair Milo Baughman style Glenn of California Walnut Night Stands, Mid-Century
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simplistic pair of Milo Baughman style Glenn of California walnut and aluminum night stands. I Love the thin aluminum detail with the recessed leather strip running down the top and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Aluminum
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Corner Coffee Table
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California mid century walnut corner coffee table
This coffee table is 42 wide x 21 deep x 20.25 inches high, and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Chrome
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Headboard, 1970s
By Glenn of California, Robert Baron
Located in Hamburg, PA
An exquisite Robert Baron for Glenn of California rosewood headboard, 1970. Black oak full-size frame with rosewood panels and pol...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Furniture
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Aluminum
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Glenn Of California furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Glenn of California furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Glenn of California were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Johnson Furniture Company, Founders Furniture Company, and Romweber Furniture Co.. Prices for Glenn of California furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $895 and can go as high as $26,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
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