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.

Style: Modern

Creator: Greta Magnusson Grossman

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Sherman Bertram

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company. USA, 1952 A rare and collectible sofa designed by Greta Grossman. This sofa appeared in the May 1952 edition of the Arts & Architecture magazine. The metal frame is in original vintage condition. The sofa has been fully restored and upholstered in a luxurious ebony suri bouclé Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric from the Sonoma Coast...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Iron

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Leather

Rare Blue-Grey Leather Sofa by Saporiti, 1980s

H 29.53 in W 73.63 in D 33.47 in

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Munich, DE

Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.

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

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Velvet

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

H 28.75 in W 71.26 in D 23.63 in

Rare Pair Tuxedo Sofas by Cedric Hartman

By Cedric Hartman

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip code. Pair Tuxedo Sofas by Cedric Hartman. Circa 1969. Model #15C. Fully restored in...

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1960s Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Rare Pair Tuxedo Sofas by Cedric Hartman

H 27 in W 92 in D 37 in

Rare No. 853 Daybed / Sofa by Cassina

By Cassina

Located in Munich, DE

Back can be turned to use the complete seating area as daybed.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Metal

Rare No. 853 Daybed / Sofa by Cassina

H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

By Pierre Chapo, Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California, Gio Ponti

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Spectacular set of four dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art, New York for this chair design and we can see why...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in

Greta Grossman Rare Velvet Lounge Chair for Barker Brothers, 1940s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Coronado, CA

This utterly rare lounge chair was designed by Greta Grossman for the Barker Brothers in the 1940s in seriously limited numbers. In fact, this is the first example of this chair to e...

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

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Velvet, Wood

Greta Grossman Rare Velvet Lounge Chair for Barker Brothers, 1940s

H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 36 in

Rare « borne » sofa

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare « borne » sofa made of 4 rattan and white « bouclette » fabric chauffeuses. Recently reupholstered. Very comfortable, excellent condition.

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1980s Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Fabric, Rattan

Rare « borne » sofa

H 27.96 in W 53.15 in D 53.15 in

rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Munich, DE

rare and elegant lady sofa by marco zanuso. only produced for a short period by arflex / italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Metal, Brass

rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex

H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in

Rare Sleep-O-Matic Sofa / Daybed by Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Munich, DE

Made by arflex. Can be pulled out as bed.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Fabric

Rare Sleep-O-Matic Sofa / Daybed by Marco Zanuso

H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in

Customizable Gubi GMG Chaise Longue Designed by Greta M. Grossman

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The GMG Chaise Longue was designed in 1951 by Greta M. Grossman and with playful elegance, it is perfectly angled for lounging whilst preserving all the str...

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2010s Danish Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Textile

Customizable Gubi GMG Chaise Longue Designed by Greta M. Grossman

H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 58.27 in

Set 6 Modernist Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Gleen of California

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Buffalo, NY

Set 6 Modernist Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Gleen of California Spectacular set of six dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the ...

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

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Fabric, Wood

Set 6 Modernist Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Gleen of California

H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in

Rare Gio Ponti Sofa

By Gio Ponti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti sofa, Pierre Frey fabric and walnut, Italy, 1960s Stunning sofa by Gio Ponti. This particular sofa breathes the luxurious feel of well-balanced Italian furniture designs o...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Metal

Rare Gio Ponti Sofa

H 31.5 in W 85.44 in D 76.78 in

Previously Available Items

Etched Glass Topped Coffee Table by Greta Grossman

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in San Francisco, CA

A round, etched glass coffee table with a tri-pronged base in elm. The frosted green glass top is etched with an ocean flora and fauna design...

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1930s Swedish Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Glass, Elm

Etched Glass Topped Coffee Table by Greta Grossman

H 20.5 in Dm 35 in

Greta Grossman Round Walnut Dining Table by Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Greta Grossman round walnut dining table by Grossman for Glenn of California. This table has two leaves. This item is located at our Downtown Los Angeles showroom.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

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Walnut

Greta Grossman Round Walnut Dining Table by Glenn of California

H 29 in W 67.75 in D 45 in

Greta Grossman Credenza for Glenn of California, 1950's

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and early California Modern design. Made of plywood with walnut veneer, laminate top and door with iron and wood ball feet, original screws and knobs. The wood has been light...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Furniture

Greta Grossman Credenza for Glenn of California, 1950's

H 28.5 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in

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.