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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 Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, White
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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 Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Red
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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 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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Glenn of California Dining Chairs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Glenn of California dining chairs designed by Greta Grossman.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Leather

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Gray Boucle Dining or Side Chairs, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Coronado, CA
A gorgeous pair of dining or side chairs by designer Greta Grossman, manufactured by Glenn of California in the 1950s. Wonderful form with playful lines and floating backs. Solid, st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Greta M. Grossman Dining Table for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular dining table by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, c. 1950s, USA. The table features a solid walnut wood frame with a black laminate top and iron hardware. The ex...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Greta Grossman Walnut Dining by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a restored set of four walnut dining chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California. Also shown and sold separately is an expanding round dining table by Grossman. This it...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Walnut

C. 1948 Greta Magnusson Grossman for Bergborn G-33 Grasshopper Floor Lamp Blue
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Grasshopper Floor Lamp, initially designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Bergborn in 1947. This example was produced in Sweden ca. 1948. The lamp retains its or...
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1940s Swedish Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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 Grasshopper Table Lamp, 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...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Anthracite Grey
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 Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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 ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Steel

Greta Magnusson Grossman, "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950's Label
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Greta Magnusson Grossman for Bergboms, Malmo, Sweden, 1950's. A "Grasshopper" floor lamp available in black enamel or grey/green. Both lamps have the original label applied to the ou...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 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...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Materials

Steel

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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