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.
1960s Danish Walnut & Glass Swing Arm Adjustable Reading Wall Sconce Lamp
By Vitrika, Lyfa, Louis Poulsen
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning, solid, walnut and frosted glass adjustable length wall lamp with dimmer switch installed please look at pictures for overall detail and feel free to reach out with any ques...
Blown Glass, Walnut
J.H. Lighting Oxidized Copper Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By J.H. Lighting
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning floor lamp by J.H. Lighting in copper/bronze oxidation
Copper
1970s Chrome and Glass Sputnik Chandelier Light
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Bensalem, PA
Rare Sputnik lamp with glass pineapple dome shaped shades.
Chrome
Antique Adlake Railroad Lamp or Lantern Chicago
By Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look up pictures for overall detail and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Metal
Postmodern Floating Foax Goatskin & Glass Cocktail Table
By J. Wade Beam, Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Bensalem, PA
Very unique, floating top coffee table with faux goat skin lacquered finish & 3/4” glass top please look at pictures and video for overall details. Feel free to reach out with any qu...
Glass, Fiberglass, Lacquer
French Polished Brass & Opaline Glass Floral Candelabra Floor Light
By Pierre Guariche, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Bensalem, PA
Restored 19th century solid brass French altar lamp please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Brass
Greta Grossman Cobra Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An award-winning 1948 design by Swedish-American Greta Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, a California-based lighting company. The lamp, colloquially known as the “Cobra” for its uniquely ...
Steel
Greta Grossman Cobra Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Greta Grossman Cobra lamp for Ralph O. Smith, Ca. The table lamp is nicknamed the Cobra lamp as it resembles a cobra’s hood. A flexible segme...
Steel
Cobra Lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic cobra lamp by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith, circa 1950 in grey gun metal finish. Flexible arm, on/off switch at the base. Wired for US standards, one E26 socket, max. ...
Metal, Chrome
Greta M. Grossman "Cobra" Table Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Cobra” table lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith in the United States in 1948. A true icon of Mid-Century modern lighting design and winner of the MoMA Good De...
Brass, Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
1950s Greta Grossman Cobra Desk Lamp Ralph O. Smith Vintage Mid-Century
By Ralph O. Smith, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unrestored, Original Paint, Lots of dents and lots of paint loss, etc. But it is in working order, and appears to be all original. 24 inches high when lamp head raised up straight.
Metal
Rare Enameled Aluminum Cobra Table Lamp by Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Ralph O. Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lamp is a variant of the “Cobra” lamp which won the Good Design award in 1950 and was exhibited at the Good Design Show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. These lamps...
Aluminum, Steel
