Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

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.

Creator: Greta Magnusson Grossman

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman

$25,000

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 Sofas

Materials

Iron

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Medium, Semi Matte Black Legs

$9,620 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Medium, Semi Matte Black Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Brass Legs

$12,194 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Brass Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Black Semi Matte Legs

$7,280 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Black Semi Matte Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Semi Matte Black Legs

$9,828 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Semi Matte Black Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 bein...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Black Semi Matte Legs

$6,630 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Black Semi Matte Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 bein...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Semi Matte Black Legs

$12,194 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Semi Matte Black Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 bein...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Brass Legs

$6,630 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Brass Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Brass Legs

$12,662 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Brass Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Semi Matte Black Legs

$12,662 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Semi Matte Black Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Brass Legs

$9,828 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Brass Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Small

$8,242 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Small

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Medium, Brass Legs

$9,334 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Medium, Brass Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

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 Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Brass Legs

$7,280 / item

Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Brass Legs

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Four-Seat Italian Sofa with Brass Legs and Ivory - White Bouclé

$7,775

H 29.93 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in

Curved Four-Seat Italian Sofa with Brass Legs and Ivory - White Bouclé

By L.A. Studio

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Crafted in Italy, this curved four-seat sofa features a solid wooden frame with brass legs and is upholstered in white bouclé wool. Designed for both durability and modern aesthetic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

$2,169Sale Price|50% Off

H 28.75 in W 71.26 in D 23.63 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.

Category

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

Materials

Velvet

Suelo Modern Black Sofa

$6,000 / item

H 31.5 in W 92.5 in D 31 in

Suelo Modern Black Sofa

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Suelo® modern black sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. Thi...

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2010s American Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 32 in W 77 in D 32 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs

By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

$5,500

H 29 in W 85 in D 33 in

Dunbar Sofa by Edward Wormley on Brass Legs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Fully restored in beautiful fog grey mohair over polished brass legs. Sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends

$5,303

H 25.6 in W 90.95 in D 31.5 in

Large Danish Leather Sofa with Chrome Legs and Teak Ends

Located in Handewitt, DE

Wonderful large danish sofa in black fine leather. With chromed frame and teak ends. In good vintage condition, with patinated leather. 4-seater. Den...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Chrome

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.

$2,850

H 33.5 in W 67.5 in D 32 in

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

White upholstered Italian three leg sofa circa 1950, having new fabric.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$5,800

H 11 in W 65.1 in D 18.25 in

Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut bench designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 65.1"W x 18.25"D All items ship from H...

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

$60,995

H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 28.35 in

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland). Example provided with original label....

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs

$12,377Sale Price|25% Off

H 33.08 in W 70.48 in D 33.47 in

Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with removable Kilim covers and feather filled cushions This is an exquisite sofa, I have...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

$2,762Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

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

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 Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered

$6,495

H 31 in W 84 in D 42 in

Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered

By Milo Baughman, John Mascheroni

Located in Raleigh, NC

Beautifully restored vintage curved sofa in new striated boucle upholstery.

Category

1970s Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

Greta Grossman "San Franciscan" Boomerang Sofa for Sherman Bertram, 1947

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H 28.5 in W 104 in D 30.5 in

Greta Grossman "San Franciscan" Boomerang Sofa for Sherman Bertram, 1947

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Coronado, CA

Feast your eyes on this magnificent "San Franciscan" sofa designed by Greta Grossman in 1947. This is the only known example that has ever come to market, so when we say it's rare, w...

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

Materials

Upholstery

Greta Grossman, Rare Studio Curved Sofa in Collection of Nationalmuseum, 1938

Sold

H 25.5 in W 80 in L 25.5 in

Greta Grossman, Rare Studio Curved Sofa in Collection of Nationalmuseum, 1938

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Studio

Located in High Point, NC

A rare, organic sofa, produced circa 1938. Design attributed to Greta Magnusson Grossman for her own firm, Studio. Designed and produced prior to her relocation to the United States....

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas 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 sofas, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Kvadrat, Raf Simons, and Space Copenhagen. Prices for Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,630 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,828.

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