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...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Iron

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

$2,117Sale 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

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...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

$3,384Sale Price|40% Off

H 29.53 in W 76.78 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.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa

$4,936Sale Price|40% Off

H 30.71 in W 74.41 in D 30.71 in

Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Munich, DE

Made by Cassina.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric

Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø

$16,250

H 32 in W 107 in D 37 in

Rare Modular Leather Sofa Set by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Illum Wikkelsø Manufacturer: Ryesberg Møbler Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Condition: In excellent original condition.

Category

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

Materials

Leather

rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex

$4,607Sale Price|30% Off

H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Greta Magnusson Grossman Chaise Longe by Sherman Bertram

$5,500

H 26.75 in W 26.25 in D 54.25 in

Greta Magnusson Grossman Chaise Longe by Sherman Bertram

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Sherman Bertram

Located in Miami, FL

Greta Magnusson Grossman Chaise Longe by Sherman Bertram. Original condition. Needs to be fully restored, we can help.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six '6' Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California, c. 1954

$12,500 / set

H 29.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in

Set of Six '6' Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California, c. 1954

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California

Located in Deland, FL

Designed by the seminal Greta Magnusson-Grossman this set of six dining chairs built by Glenn of California are the archetypal example of the early American Modern movement. An icon ...

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Rare No. 853 Daybed / Sofa by Cassina

$3,760

H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

$4,250 / set

H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

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

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...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto

$59,470

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....

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau

$22,565

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in

Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau

By Móveis Gerdau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Très rare banquette par Moveís Gerdau, vers 1960. Entièrement retapisé en velours de Mohair Pierre Frey

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

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

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H 25.5 in W 80 in

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

By Studio, Greta Magnusson Grossman

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.