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Greta Magnusson-Grossman Tables

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.

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Creator: Greta Magnusson Grossman
Recognized Seller Listings
Coffee Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman, USA, 1952
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
Coffee table in walnut, steel and plastic laminate with folding leaves. Designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Glenn of California, Los Angeles, 1952.
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1950s American Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Tables

Materials

Steel

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Greta Magnusson Grossman tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Greta Magnusson Grossman tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Greta Magnusson Grossman tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Greta Magnusson Grossman were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Willow and Reed, William Billy Haines, and Laverne International. Prices for Greta Magnusson Grossman tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $35,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,750.

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