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Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Swedish, 1906-1999

Designer and architect Greta Magnusson Grossman first gained fame in her native Sweden, where she established her store and workshop and became the first woman to receive a prize for furniture design from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design. In 1940, she married jazz musician Billy Grossman and moved to Los Angeles.

Upon her arrival in Southern California, she opened the Magnusson Grossman Studio on Rodeo Drive and rapidly became popular among the Hollywood elite, including Greta Garbo and Gracie Allen.

In addition to creating iconic furniture and lighting — like the Grasshopper series for Barker Bros. or the Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith — Magnusson Grossman designed 14 homes in the Los Angeles area inspired by the Case Study Houses. 

Combining her Scandinavian roots with laid-back West Coast style, Magnusson Grossman became a notable contributor to California modernism.

Find a range of vintage Greta Magnusson Grossman table lamps, floor lamps and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Average Sold Price
$2,057
Styles
Mid-Century Modern
Scandinavian Modern
Materials
Metal
Aluminum
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Iconic Designs from Greta Magnusson Grossman
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Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Modern Line Sofa
Greta Magnusson Grossman Modern Line Sofa
Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra Table Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra Table Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp
Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI
Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI

Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI

$789 / item

H 16.2 in Dm 12.2 in

Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Grasshopper Table Lamp in Brass with Canvas Shade by Greta M. Grossman for GUBI Originally designed in 1947 by Greta Grossman, the Gräshoppa series now features this new edition by...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s
Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

$6,500

H 32.75 in W 72 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Troy, MI

Stunning Mid Century modern sideboard in walnut designed by Greta Magnusson - Grossman for Glenn of California circa 1950s Fully restored three panel front door cabinet on a floatin...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Walnut

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI

$1,499

H 49.25 in W 15 in D 17.25 in

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Glendale, CA

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark-- a meticulous reproduc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s

Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$5,800

H 11 in W 65.1 in D 18.25 in

Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut bench designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 65.1"W x 18.25"D All items ship from H...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modern Line Chaise Longue, Brass
Modern Line Chaise Longue, Brass

Modern Line Chaise Longue, Brass

$5,278 / item

H 27.5 in W 54.25 in D 29.5 in

Modern Line Chaise Longue, Brass

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Creating an exclamation mark in the interior, the Modern Line Chaise Longue is extended from the original Modern Line sofa, designed in 1949 by the legendary Greta M. Grossman. Takin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Steel

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Oyster White
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Oyster White

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Oyster White

$839 / item

H 16.14 in W 5.51 in D 5.9 in

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Oyster White

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Greta M. Grossman designed the iconic Gräshoppa table lamp in 1947 and with its sophisticated yet playful design, it is still as relevant today. The distinctive, elongated conical sh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp - Black / White
Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp - Black / White

Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp - Black / White

$539 / item

H 12.4 in W 5.66 in D 5.66 in

Greta Grossman B-4 Table Lamp - Black / White

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

The B-4 table lamp by Greta M. Grossman was designed in 1945 and bears her whimsical and powerful signature style. With playful angles and geometric elem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Line Chaise Longue, Black Semi Matt
Modern Line Chaise Longue, Black Semi Matt

Modern Line Chaise Longue, Black Semi Matt

$5,278 / item

H 27.5 in W 54.25 in D 29.5 in

Modern Line Chaise Longue, Black Semi Matt

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Creating an exclamation mark in the interior, the modern line chaise lounge is extended from the original modern line sofa, designed in 1949 by the legendary Greta M. Grossman. Takin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman

Materials

Steel

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Greta Magnusson Grossman Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$5,305DressersBrass, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Lacquer1950
2026$1,550Coffee and Cocktail Tables, TablesLeather, Walnut1959
2025$749Table LampsBrass, CanvasContemporary
2025$2,396Lounge ChairsFabric, WalnutC1955
2025$1,720Side TablesWood, Walnut1950
2025$1,259More Lighting, Floor LampsSteel, Brass, AluminumContemporary
2025$3,452Lounge ChairsMetalContemporary
2025$3,599DressersLaminate, Walnut, Lacquer, SteelContemporary
2025$1,169More Lighting, Floor LampsSteel, Brass, AluminumContemporary
2025$550Wall Lights and SconcesSteel, AluminumContemporary
2025$877Floor LampsAluminum, Ironcirca 1955
$2,057
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$550-$5,305
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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More Greta Magnusson Grossman Designs
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp
Average Price
$7,859
Number Available
19
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Styles
Scandinavian Modern
Lithe, charismatic and distinctly functional, the 1947 Gräshoppa — or Grasshopper — lamp demonstrates designer Greta Magnusson Grossman’s keen eye and mastery of quiet drama. Easy to incorporate into any space with its graceful, slender shape, the Grasshopper boasts an elongated shade on an articulating bulb stem, which allows a user to direct light without a spotlight effect.Magnusson Grossman’s original Grasshopper featured a black-enameled steel frame, brass hinge and aluminum shade. There...
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Greta Magnusson Grossman Modern Line Sofa
Greta Magnusson Grossman Modern Line Sofa
Average Price
$9,159
Number Available
14
Greta Magnusson Grossman Modern Line Sofa
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Materials
Metal, Brass
Styles
Mid Century Modern
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Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra Table Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra Table Lamp
Average Price
$2,790
Number Available
11
Greta Magnusson Grossman Cobra Table Lamp
By Cedric Hartman, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Styles
Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern
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Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp
Average Price
$1,627
Number Available
11
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
Styles
Scandinavian Modern
While influential designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906–99) would earn feature articles in shelter magazines for her architectural work as well as win awards for other furnishings she conceived over the years, the Grasshopper table lamp is part of a line of designs for which she is most commonly known. With its conical metal shade ball-jointed onto a curved brass arm that renders it easy to direct light across a surface, the piece followed the distinct conceptual form of its predecessor, th...
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Greta Magnusson Grossman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Greta Magnusson Grossman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Greta Magnusson Grossman furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 42 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 97 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Greta Magnusson Grossman were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vilhelm Lauritzen, Space Copenhagen, and Sabina Grubbeson. Prices for Greta Magnusson Grossman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $449 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,559.

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