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Greta Magnusson-Grossman Lighting

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 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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Black Glossy
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Fl...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Black Semi-Matte for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Black Semi-Matte for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Greta Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulous...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopp...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp, Blue 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...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, 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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

G-10 Pendant, White
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in the 1950s by Greta M. Grossman, the G-10 pendant is another of her undiscovered designs. The pendant is characterised by its Industrial look with a rough surfaced lampsha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Table Lamp, Andorra Red
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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, 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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Cobra Floor Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive Cobra floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s is inspired by the shape of a cobra’s neck, which is not surprisingly also...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, 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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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 Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Greta Grossman Midcentury American Grasshopper Red Floor Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American "Grasshopper" floor lamp with thin black metal angled form with a textured red plastic shade, resting on three metal legs. (GRETA GROSSMAN) Some wear to finish,...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Lighting

Materials

Metal

Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
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...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Lighting

Materials

Steel

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 Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, White
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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Grossman Grasshopper Pendant Lamp, Blue 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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, 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 ...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Greta Magnusson Grossman lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Greta Magnusson Grossman lighting 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 lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 17 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 70 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Greta Magnusson Grossman were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Sabina Grubbeson, Space Copenhagen, and Louis Weisdorf. Prices for Greta Magnusson Grossman lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $449 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $839.

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