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.
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
$15,350 / item
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
DESIGNER / MAKER - Ricardo Graham Ferreira MATERIALS - Freijó Hardwood, Rope STYLE - Organic Modern ORIGIN - Nova Friburgo, Brazil CONDITION - New, Made to Order The rope whic...
Walnut, Peroba, Freijó, Hardwood, Wood, Cord, Upholstery
Illum Wikkelso Leather Sofa in Rosewood and Woven Rattan Cane
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare bench by Danish designer Illum Wikkelso Rosewood and wicker structure, fawn leather cushion with a beautiful patina.
Leather, Palisander
Arts and Crafts Cane-Paneled Mahogany Curule Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Arts and Crafts Cane-Paneled Mahogany Curule Bench, with brass nailhead details. 19.75" H x 18.25" W x 16.25" D. Provenance: An Upper East Side Townhouse.
Brass
$3,250
H 28.5 in W 52.5 in D 33.25 in
Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa originates from 1950s production, combining traditional bergere construction with Mid-Century materials and craftsmanship. The mahogany frame features hand-carved details and sc...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s A rare and architecturally refined S18Y “Love Seat” bench by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own worksh...
Leather, Elm
$5,745
H 30.71 in W 52.37 in D 34.65 in
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric A Bergère-style two-seater with ochre upholstery. Europe, late 19th century / early 20th century. Compact two-seate...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare, vintage 1950 Italian Sofa Bed with a sleek and minimalistic design. The unit is upholstered in plush gray fabric with a tufted backrest. The armrests feature a combination of ...
Bronze
$5,000
H 36 in W 104.75 in D 36 in
Beautiful Leather and Mahogany Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful leather and mahogany sofa in the style of Frits Henningsen.
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$32,500
H 47 in W 84.25 in D 34.75 in
Antique Baltic Long Bench, Mahogany, Silk Upholstery, Circa 1830-1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic long bench with two pillows made of hand carved Mahogany, in good condition. The three seater sofa, settee is stand...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
$28,500
H 30 in W 74 in D 37 in
Sublime Rush Cane and Mahogany Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent sofa is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There are a mat...
Cane, Mahogany
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
Cane, Rosewood
$6,000 / item
H 27.56 in W 55.52 in D 25.99 in
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame, French caning and seat cushion in patinated leather. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sorensen and Rud Thygesen.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Glenn of California Walnut Sofa by John Kapel
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glenn of California Walnut Sofa by John Kapel
Walnut