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

Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen

$38,000

H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 29.73 in

Rare early 20th century Sofa by Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Allerum, SE

Rare and elegant early 20th century mahogany and leather sofa by Frits Henningsen with leather-covered back, with Neoclassical tapered legs terminating in cube feet. ca 1930s Denmark...

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

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll

$2,165Sale 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.

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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...

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

$2,975Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in

Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman

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

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

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

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.

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare "Capriccio" sofa in scrunched leather by Eurosalotto, 1970s

$4,509

H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 38.98 in

Rare "Capriccio" sofa in scrunched leather by Eurosalotto, 1970s

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

This leather sofa was designed in the 1970s by George Bighinello for the Italian brand Eurosalotto. It is part of the 'Capriccio' seating series and stands out for its soft, rounded ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare No. 853 Daybed / Sofa by Cassina

$3,847

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.

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

Materials

Metal

Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn of California Walnut Dining Chair Set x4 1950

$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31 in W 17 in D 19 in

Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn of California Walnut Dining Chair Set x4 1950

By Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Greta Magnuson Grossman for Glenn Of California. 4 seat dining set in Walnut recently upholstered in cotton linen. Stunning in person the floating seat design is one that is always ...

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

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Walnut

rare marco zanuso lady sofa by arflex

$4,713Sale 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.

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau

$23,086

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

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

Materials

Metal

Customizable Gubi GMG Chaise Longue Designed by Greta M. Grossman

$3,299 / item

H 32.68 in W 25.2 in D 58.27 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 Sofas

Materials

Textile

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

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H 25.5 in W 80 in L 25.5 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....

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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.