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Greta Magnusson Grossman Dining Table for Glenn of California

$8,396
$11,99530% Off
£6,283.96
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€7,276.43
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CA$11,669.07
CA$16,671.0930% Off
A$13,143.31
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MX$159,620.34
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NOK 86,457.65
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Introducing a rare and expanding walnut dining table by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, circa 1950s A rare and exceptional example of California Modern design by renowned Swedish-American designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906–1999). This rectangular dining table, designed in the 1950s for Glenn of California, showcases Grossman's signature blend of elegance, functionality, and innovative materiality. The table features a beautifully crafted solid walnut frame with refined lines and warm, rich grain. A striking black laminate top provides a durable and dramatic contrast, while minimalist iron stretchers lend both structural integrity and an industrial edge. The table includes two original 11.75-inch leaves, allowing it to extend from 61.75 inches to an impressive 85 inches in width—ideal for entertaining or family gatherings. A testament to Grossman’s timeless aesthetic, this piece is both a design collectible and a highly functional addition to any modern dining space. Dimensions: Height: 29 in. Width: 61.75 in. (85 in. fully extended) Depth: 35.75 in. Materials: Solid walnut, black laminate, iron Condition: Fully restored. Professionally refinished wood and meticulously cleaned laminate top. Ready for installation. Dimensions: 29 h x 61.75 w x 35.75 d in This table has two 11.75-inch leaves; table measures 85 inches when fully extended. Greta Grossman (1906-1999) From the 1940s to the 1960s, Greta Grossman was Los Angeles, CA only female architect to own an independent practice. She was a pioneering and award-winning interior designer, industrial designer, and architect who sustained a prolific forty-year career, yet vanished into obscurity by the 1960s. Born in 1906 in Helsingborg, Sweden, Greta Magnusson received a scholarship to the renowned Swedish art institution Konstfack. She became a critically acclaimed furniture designer and entrepreneur, with her own store and workshop. Her work was exhibited in numerous Swedish museums, and she was the first woman to receive an award for furniture design from the Stockholm Craft Association. In 1940 she married jazz musician Billy Grossman and moved to the United States. The glamorous couple with great fanfare, with Mrs. Grossman telling the press that all she needed for life in Southern California was “a car and some shorts.” The couple settled in Los Angeles, where she launched her brand of Swedish Modernism. She opened a hugely successful studio in Beverly Hills, creating interiors for celebrity clientele and designing cutting-edge furniture and lighting, often for major furniture companies. Original Grossman-designed objects are now highly sought after. From 1949 to 1959, Grossman designed fourteen homes in the Los Angeles area, all based on the Case Study House design principles, but on a smaller scale. Yet it was their construction that revealed Grossman’s architectural acumen. Many of her glass-walled houses stood on problematic hillsides, requiring stilts and other structural solutions. Approximately ten Grossman-designed homes still stand, including the Hurley house, the Frances Nelson houses, and the Jim Backus house, an undersized Modern gem set among stately mansions in Bel-Air. The mid-twentieth century marked the height of Grossman’s career. She taught at UCLA and at Art Center in Pasadena, was lauded by contemporaries and critics, and received considerable press coverage. Her work was featured regularly in Arts & Architecture magazine. Grossman undoubtedly helped define California Modernism. Yet in 1966, with no fanfare, she simply departed the world of architecture and design. She retired to a house she built for herself in Encinitas, California and spent the rest of her life painting landscapes until her death in 1999. After decades in the shadows, Grossman’s work has recently gained the recognition it deserves, with books, exhibitions, and hefty auction prices for original works. Yet her architectural legacy lies in jeopardy, with only a scant handful of examples still remaining.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 61.75 in (156.85 cm)Depth: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950's
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This table has been restored to excellent vintage condition. The black is in great vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6417238025552

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