Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
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.
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Creator: Greta Magnusson Grossman
Greta Magnusson Grossman Floor Lamp Model G-33 / Grasshopper Produced by Bergbom
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp model G-33 / Grasshopper designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman. Produced by Bergboms in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely shaped shade that resembles a cobra’s hood, is counterweighted with a segmented arm curving upward from a round base. The oblong shade slants gently from the arm to its outer edge. Light is controlled by a push button on/off switch on base. Retains the original Good Design label inside the shade.
Condition: Vintage condition; professionally cleaned. Some scratches, appropriate to the age and use of the piece, can be observed on the enamel. While we do not guarantee vintage electrical...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Black Glossy
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using the signature steel shade that successfully combines lightness and functionality into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Ca. The table lamp is nicknamed the Cobra lamp as it resembles a cobra’s hood. A flexible segme...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Semi Matte Black Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Black Semi Matte Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line Collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Lounge Chair, Brass
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line Lounge chair was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in particular for being repre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,667 / item
Modern Line Lounge Chair, Black Semi Matt
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line Lounge chair was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in particular for being repre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Steel
$4,667 / item
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 Furniture
Materials
Steel
$5,278 / item
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Blue Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Gräshoppa pendant has emerged from Greta M. Grossman’s original lamp design from 1947, using the signature steel shade that successfully combines lightness and functionality into...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Cobra Wall Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$839 / item
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
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
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$839 / item
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The authentic cobra table lamp is of the most iconic designs by Greta M. Grossman. The table lamp was originally designed in the 1950s and takes its name from the shape of the oval s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
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 Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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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