Lithe, charismatic and distinctly functional, the 1947 Gräshoppa — or Grasshopper — lamp demonstrates designer Greta Magnusson Grossman’s keen eye and mastery of quiet drama. Easy to incorporate into any space with its graceful, slender shape, the Grasshopper boasts an elongated shade on an articulating bulb stem, which allows a user to direct light without a spotlight effect.
Magnusson Grossman’s original Grasshopper featured a black-enameled steel frame, brass hinge and aluminum shade. There was also a black enamel exterior and a white interior to better reflect light. By the time she designed the lamp, Magnusson Grossman (1906–99) had already cemented her legacy as a leading modern maker, whose dual ties to Scandinavian and American design equipped her with a unique perspective. Born into a family of Swedish cabinetmakers, Magnusson Grossman studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Technology in Stockholm and later opened her first workshop, Studio, in Stockholm in 1933. Seven years later, she and her husband moved to Los Angeles, where they opened Magnusson Grossman Studio on Rodeo Drive. The studio counted such stars as Greta Garbo, Joan Fontaine and Gracie Allen as clients.
By the late 1940s, Magnusson Grossman was also flexing her interior design muscles. She decorated more than a dozen Los Angeles homes, which were frequently photographed for magazines like Art & Architecture. The houses, which were noted for their small scale and graceful architecture, were outfitted with Magnusson Grossman’s designs — the Grasshopper being a frequent fixture. The lamp, as well as the table version, is still produced by Swedish manufacturer Gubi today.
"Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman. Made from lacquered metal with amazing lines and proportions. Original black lacquer.
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Olive Brown for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Olive Brown for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denma...
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Vintage "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare “Grasshopper” floor lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman, made from lacquered metal with amazing lines and proportions. Original petroleum blue lacquer that has aged beautifully.
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grey "Grasshopper / G-33" Lamp by Bergboms, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic light grey Swedish mid century floor lamp model "G33 / Grasshopper" lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Bergboms Sweden, 1950s. Original condition and signed by the...
Metal, Brass
"Grasshopper" G33 Floor Lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman
By Bergboms, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model G-33 or "Grasshopper" designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman. Produced by Bergboms in Sweden during the late 1940-50s. Grey lacquered metal frame and aluminum shade wi...
Metal, Brass
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Side Table
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Magnussen Grossman tiered side table for Glenn of California. A rare form by an iconic designer seldom seen on the market, a tiered table for books, objects or magazines. Made...
Laminate, Walnut
Greta Magnusson Grossman, "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950's Label
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Greta Magnusson Grossman for Bergboms, Malmo, Sweden, 1950's. A "Grasshopper" floor lamp available in black enamel or grey/green. Both lamps have the original label applied to the ou...
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman Floor Lamp Model G-33 / Grasshopper Produced by Bergbom
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp model G-33 / Grasshopper designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman. Produced by Bergboms in Sweden.
Metal, Brass
Floor lamp model G-33 'Grasshopper' Designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor lamp model G-33 “Grasshopper” designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s. The iconic Grasshopper lamp derives its name from its insect-like stance, define...
Metal, Brass
H 13.5 in W 11.4 in D 6.3 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Lamp in Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in Black for Gubi The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI...
Aluminum, Steel
H 13.5 in W 11.4 in D 6.3 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Wall Lamp in White
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Cobra' wall lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark, who meticulously reproduces her work with scrupul...
Aluminum, Steel
H 19.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Walnut Nightstands by Milo Baughman by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with these iconic mid-century walnut nightstands by designer Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Crafted in the 1960s during the golden age of American modernis...
Aluminum
H 13.5 in W 11.4 in D 16.7 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Cobra' Table Lamp in Black The 'Cobra' table lamp was originally designed by Grossman in 1950 and is now offered as an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Den...
Aluminum, Steel
H 49.25 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy Black for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Glossy Black for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark-- a meticulous reproduct...
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
H 21 in W 30 in D 20.5 in
Greta M. Grossman Marble-Top Side Table for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Crema Marfil Stone Marble ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life,...
Marble
H 49.25 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Vintage Red for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Vintage Red for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark-- a meticulous reproduct...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
H 20 in W 23 in D 32 in
Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Fully restored.
H 16.22 in W 5.7 in D 5.9 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Table Lamp in Glossy White for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Greta Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously ...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
H 20.5 in W 42.25 in D 42.25 in
Mid Century Glenn of California Corner Walnut Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century corner table designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in walnut. This piece includes two glass shelves and a remova...
Glass, Walnut
H 20.5 in W 23 in D 32 in
1960s Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Bookcase End Tables - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Numbers 26 and 30 Classic mid cent...
Wood
H 15 in W 48 in D 48 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table by Glenn of California, 1960s
By Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This large and well made walnut coffee table by Glenn of California has a deceptively simple form with nice details like the reveal between the top and legs. 15"h X 48"w X 48"d
Walnut
H 50 in W 15 in D 17 in
Gubi "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed by Swedish-American designer Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, c.1947, USA. This lamp by Gubi, offers a minimalist design with a salmon pink enameled metal body....
Metal, Aluminum
H 48.82 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Floor Lamps in Black Metal and Brass by Greta Magnusson Grossman, 1950's
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Floor Lamps in Black Lacquered Metal and Brass by Greta Magnusson Grossman, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Black lacquered metal, brass Style: Mid century, Scandin...
Brass
H 14 in W 15 in L 14 in
Greta Grossman "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Swedish-American designer Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, c.1947, USA. The lamp offers a minimalist design with a brick red enameled metal body. The cone shaped spun a...
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
H 49.25 in W 15 in L 49.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Yellow
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in yellow. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work wi...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
H 49.25 in W 15 in L 49.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Yellow
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in yellow. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work wi...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
H 53.55 in W 12.6 in
Dark Blue Scandinavian Modern Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Greta Magnusson Grossmann
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Vienna, AT
This grasshopper lamp designed in 1947 has been manufactured in the 1950s. Originally produced by bergboms this one shows some slight differences in details as the link of the shade ...
Metal
Greta M. Grossman "Grasshopper” Floor Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic “Grasshopper” floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith in the United States in 1947. An extraordinary design that maintains all original components to p...
Brass, Metal
H 29 in W 61.5 in D 35.75 in
Rare Greta M. Grossman Dining Table for Glenn of California
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining table designed by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950’s. This extraordinary dining has been newly refinished by our team of experts. The ...
Iron
H 48.82 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman Floor Lamp Model G-33 by Bergboms in Sweden
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor lamp model G-33 / grasshopper designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman. Produced by Bergboms in Sweden.
Brass
H 49.22 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
Greta Magnusson-Grossmann, Floor Lamp Model G-33, "Grasshopper"
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Bergboms
Located in Amarillo, TX
Greta Magnusson-Grossmann. Floor lamp model G-33, "Grasshopper" Bergbom Ab, Malmö, Sweden. Impressed "G-33 BEGRBOM MAX 25W" Enameled steel, brass and aluminum. Measure: Hei...
