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Richard Thompson for Glenn of California Walnut Coffee Table

About the Item

Richard Thompson designed this sleek coffee table for Glenn of California. It is constructed in beautiful walnut with a solid oak drawer. Book-matched grain across the front of the drawer has a unique feature, the drawer pushes through on either side. The case is made with beautiful walnut and the legs are solid walnut. We love this design for its neat lines and a great amount of storage for its size. We have restored it to excellent vintage condition with a satin lacquer top coat. Branded mark. About Glenn of California: Credited for being at the forefront of the West Coast modernist design movement, Glenn of California introduced a relaxed, breezy and elegant style to postwar America. The company was based in Arcadia, California, a city situated near Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It specialized in the production of easily accessible and reasonably affordable furnishings that included credenzas, chairs, cabinets, tables and more. However, it wasn’t until Glenn of California hired the prolific American furniture designer Milo Baughman that the company made a name for itself in the annals of American mid-century modern design. Baughman prioritized function — he worked with simple forms and often used sleek, flat-bar chromed metal and natural materials such as walnut in his pieces. Glenn of California marketed Baughman’s designs along with those of unsung Swedish architect and designer Greta Magnusson-Grossman in their successful California Modern collection. The first woman to receive an award from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design, Grossman drew on her Scandinavian heritage to create iconic homes as well as furnishings for Glenn and other companies that helped define mid-century-era Southern California. The furniture she and Baughman designed became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and thoughtful integration of walnut, iron and Formica. In addition to employing the talents of Baughman and Magnusson-Grossman, Glenn of California collaborated with several other notable and influential designers. These included Stanley Young, Kipp Stewart, John Kapel and Paul Laszlo. Laszlo, an American-Hungarian architect, interior designer and furniture designer, was well-regarded among Hollywood’s elite and designed pieces for Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck and Elizabeth Taylor. While the company is no longer in business, vintage Glenn of California furniture remains highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Creator:
Richard Thompson (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1965
Condition:
Refinished.
Seller Location:
San Diego, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6417233667792