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Grasshopper Floor Lamp
About the Design
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.
Greta Magnusson Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp
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Greta Magnusson Grossman "Grasshopper / G-33" Lamp in Grey for Bergboms, 1950s
By Bergboms, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Grasshopper / G-33" lamp designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman in an even more rare color light gray. Produced by Bergboms in the 1950s. Lamp is in original condition and showin...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Greta Magnusson Grossman "Grasshopper / G-33" Lamp in Grey for Bergboms, 1950s
By Bergboms, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern
Materials
Metal
Greta M. Grossman Desk with Pencil Box for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic Desk designed by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California in the United States in 1952. This beautiful desk features a walnut wood construction with a glossy black lamin...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Dusty Blue
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in dusty blue. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Anthracite Gray
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in anthracite gray. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Oyster White
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in oyster white. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in White
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in white. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Red
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in red. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Yellow
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Black
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in black. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Brass, Aluminum
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Warm Gray
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' floor lamp in warm gray. Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark who meticulously reproduces her work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Greta Magnusson Mid-Century Modern Black Metal "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman in Sweden, circa 1947.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The lamp...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Floor Lamp, Model Grasshopper, Designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp, model grasshopper, designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman, 1947-1948, produced by and marked Bergboms. Adjustable lampshade. Switch on the shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cobra Wall Lamp, Hard Wired, Black
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The distinctive cobra wall lamp is designed by Greta M. Grossman in the 1950s, taking its name from the oval shade, playfully resembling the snake’s hood. Greta M. Grossman’s delicat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic grasshopper floor lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod Stand of the grasshopper floor lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Andorra Red
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp - Vintage Red
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Warm Grey
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Aspen Yellow
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Oyster White
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Anthracite Grey
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson-Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Greta Grossman Grasshopper Floor Lamp, Jet Black
By Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Grasshopper Floor Lamp was first produced in 1947 by the feminine pioneer Greta M. Grossman. The unique tripod stand of the Grasshopper Floor Lamp is tilted backward and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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