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.
H 58.27 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
"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
H 48.43 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
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
H 48.82 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
"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
H 48.43 in W 17.72 in D 14.97 in
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 48.82 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman "Grasshopper" Floor Lamp for Bergboms, Sweden 1947
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Utrecht, NL
Greta Magnusson Grossman’s 1947 design, the “Gräshoppa” or the “G-33” model is among the most recognisable and known floor lamps of Scandinavian Modernism. Its signature appearance i...
Metal, Aluminum
H 48.82 in W 14.18 in D 14.57 in
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
H 48.43 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
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
H 49.25 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Warm Grey for GUBI
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Warm Grey for GUBI Designed in 1947 by Grossman, this is an authorized re-edition by GUBI of Denmark-- a meticulous reproductio...
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
H 49.25 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Olive Brown for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, 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, Brass, Steel
H 49.25 in W 15 in D 17.25 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman 'Grasshopper' Floor Lamp in Vintage Red for GUBI
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, 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
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Mid-century Modern design This is the iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 4/3) table lamp with original copper shades. Stand, switch and socket house of bro...
Copper
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen - Mid-Century Modern Design A beautiful 5/ 3 'Millionaire' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - ...
Brass, Copper
Rare Adjustable Table Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen and Frits Schlegel
By Fritz Hansen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITS SCHLEGEL & VILHELM LAURITZEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Rare, large adjustable table lamp with cone-shaped brass shade by Frits Schlegel and Vilhelm Lauritzen. Mounted with push but...
Brass, Steel
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherine Oxford Table Lamp Scandinavian Modern
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ARNE JACOBSEN & LOUIS POULSEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful vintage Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherine table lamp. This lamp is also called the Oxford Table Lamp...
Metal
Early Just Andersen Table Lamp, Polished Pewter, Denmark 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JUST ANDERSEN - SCANDINAVIAN ART DECO An early Art Deco polished pewter table lamp by Just Andersen (1884-1943) and a very fine example of this particular period in Scandinavian des...
Pewter
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern The iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 3/2) table lamp with shades in copper. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite swi...
Copper
