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Greta Grossman Rare Velvet Lounge Chair for Barker Brothers, 1940s
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This utterly rare lounge chair was designed by Greta Grossman for the Barker Brothers in the 1940s in seriously limited numbers. In fact, this is the first example of this chair to ever hit the modern day market. The chair has a large, extra wide, bulbous scale with wonderful contours and is incredibly solidly built and heavy. The form remind us of some early designs by Vladimir Kagan, though this chair predates Kagan's. The chair has been totally restored. It is reupholstered in a stunning and delicate Italian striated velvet in varying shades of muted teals. Over time, the velvet will gain a beautiful patina, and the chair will continue to gain more and more character. Other characteristics include a button tufted back and dramatic, angular legs. This piece literally looks amazing with anything, and will add an eye-catching element to basically any interior aesthetic. Overall excellent restored condition with some very very light wear to the velvet. This investment worthy piece of design history is ready to be placed in a high end interior.
- Creator:Greta Magnusson Grossman (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Coronado, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8105235971792
Greta Magnusson Grossman
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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