Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Swedish, 1906-1999
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.
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Creator: Greta Magnusson Grossman
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
By Sherman Bertram, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company.
USA, 1952
A rare and collectible sofa designed by Greta Grossman. This sofa appeared in the May 1952 edition of the Arts & Architecture magazine.
The metal frame is in original vintage condition. The sofa has been fully restored and upholstered in a luxurious ebony suri bouclé Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca fabric from the Sonoma Coast...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Iron
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Brass Legs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Brass Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line Collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
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Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Medium with Black Semi Matte Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line Collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line Sofa...
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Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Semi Matte Black Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for bein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
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By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Medium, Semi Matte Black Legs
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Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Large with Brass Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish Pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Medium, Brass Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, Small with Black Semi Matte Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for bein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Semi Matte Black Legs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line Collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for bein...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Dining Height, X-Large with Brass Legs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The iconic Modern Line collection was designed in 1949 by the Swedish pioneer Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and praised for being representative of her background in Scandinavian design. The timeless sofa series has a sleek, feminine and light expression that is supported with elegant slender legs, which is a true signature for Greta M. Grossman’s designs. The extended Modern Line sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Semi Matte Black Legs
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Line Sofa, Fully Upholstered, Large, Brass Legs
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Modern Line Sofa was designed in 1949 by Greta M. Grossman. Modern Line was one of her most elegant and minimalistic designs and was praised in pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
Sofa by Greta Magnusson Grossman, USA, circa 1952
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in New York, NY
Three-seat sofa in white upholstery with tapered brass legs. Designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Martin Brattrud as a part of the "Wilshire Group," Los Angeles, CA, circa 1952.
Category
1950s American Vintage Greta Magnusson-Grossman Sofas
Materials
Brass
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Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas by Greta Magnusson Grossman were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Kvadrat, Raf Simons, and Space Copenhagen. Prices for Greta Magnusson Grossman sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,630 and can go as high as $65,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,828.