The New York City modern furniture manufacturer and retailer Grosfeld House, which had showrooms in Chicago and Los Angeles, forged enduring partnerships with celebrated designers and is known to collectors for its vintage Lucite furniture and other pieces made between the 1930s and the 1970s.
Following the introduction of Lucite in the 1930s, Grosfeld House used the acrylic plastic extensively in its manufacture of everything from coffee tables to chairs to mirrors — its “Glassic” line came to encompass all manner of furnishings. Owing to offerings that took on unconventional forms as well as an integration of flamboyant ornamentation such as lacquered parchment, gilt metal and ebonized wood, the brand became popular with decorators who worked in what we now call the Hollywood Regency style. Grosfeld House also produced chairs, end tables and other pieces in historical furniture styles such as Hepplewhite and Louis XV.
Grosfeld House prospered under the creative direction of furniture designer Lorin Jackson, whose collections of plastic furniture became popular with consumers, and enjoyed collaborations with designers such as distinguished German-American creator Vladimir Kagan.
Kagan, whose oft-copied furnishings for Directional are well-known to collectors, created nearly 150 pieces for Grosfeld House. Eugene Schoen, an American architect and designer most closely associated with the Art Deco style, also developed pieces for the company, while designer Marc Berge made understated mid-century modern furniture for Grosfeld House into the 1960s.
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Grosfeld House Cream Lacquered Hanging Credenza, Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely signed Grosfeld House cream lacquered hanging credenza. Heavy solid brass hardware shows a nice vintage patina. This piece has a beveled hanging bar along with the original be...
Brass
$328 / item
H 2.17 in W 18.9 in D 7.49 in
Curved Rattan Floating Shelf, Hand-Crafted, Mid-Century Modern, 2010+
Located in Oxford, GB
Indulge your space with the unique aesthetic of this Pencil Reed Rattan Curved Floating Shelf. Crafted from natural materials, this shelf exudes quality and longevity. Its curved des...
Rattan
Charlotte Perriand 1950s hanging bookcase
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Charlotte Perriand 1950s hanging bookcase. French manufacture in wood and red and green and yellow painted wood. In very good condition, slight wear from time and use.
Wood
$2,903
H 61.03 in W 63.78 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
$1,670
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Pine Hanging Cupboard for Les Arcs, France
By Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Pine Hanging Cupboard for Les Arcs, France, 1960s This rare and authentic pine hanging cupboard was designed by renowned architect and designer...
Pine
Large Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive Mid-Century Modern wall unit boasts natural wood finish and spacious storage options add to the appeal of this stunning piece. This vintage modern sideboard features ...
Wood
$888Sale Price|50% Off
H 20.87 in W 25.99 in D 6.7 in
Antique French Wall Hanging Shelves in Mahogany 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French wall hanging shelves Etagere Louis Philippe Style 19th Century This beautifully designed Wall Shelf is made of solid mahogany ...
Brass
$3,199
H 8.67 in W 70.48 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Suspended Console, Teak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Suspended Console, Teak, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Wall Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Scandinavian style sculpted teak wall shelf, made in Denmark. This interesting sail boat shaped wall shelf is great for a decorative item. Place your favorite vase,...
Teak
$95,000
H 19.5 in W 102.5 in D 19 in
Wall Mount Teak Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1952
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak wall mount credenza / cabinet with two sliding doors and four drawers. Designed by Hans Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1952.
Steel
$1,800
H 25 in W 43 in D 15 in
Edmond Spence Blonde Wood Swedish Modern Hanging Bookcase w/ Glass Sliding doors
By Edmond J. Spence, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Swedish modern bookcase with glass sliding doors.
Birch
$2,904
H 63.78 in W 95.28 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet and 9 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and any of the c...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Bookshelf with Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage freestanding unit makes a wonderful addition to any home or office. Dual cabinets, including a lower record cabinet, make this ideal for...
Walnut
Pair of Lorin Jackson, Grosfeld House Wall Nightstands / End Tables
By Lorin Jackson, Grosfeld House
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House wall mount nightstands / end tables, could also be used side by side as entrance console. Lucite carved leaf designed mirror...
Mirror, Lucite, Wood