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Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

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 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' wall lamp in white. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work with scrup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Steel

Cobra Wall Lamp - Hard Wired - White
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Cobra Wall Lamp, White
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Lamp in Black. Designed in 1950 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work with scrupulou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel, Aluminum

Pair of Cobra Wall Lamps, Hard Wired, 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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cobra Wall Lamp, Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Cobra Wall Lamp, Hard Wired, Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

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Greta Magnusson Grossman wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Greta Magnusson Grossman wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces by Robert Dudley Best, Oki Sato, and Verner Panton. Prices for Greta Magnusson Grossman wall lights and sconces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $190 and can go as high as $1,678, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $839.

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