An icon of mid-century design, Greta M. Grossman fell into obscurity after her retirement in the late 1960s. Thanks to Gubi re-issuing a series of Grossman’s most celebrated and accomplished designs, she has rightfully reclaimed her place in the design hall of fame.
An icon of mid-century design, Greta M. Grossman fell into obscurity after her retirement in the late 1960s. Thanks to Gubi re-issuing a series of Grossman’s most celebrated and accomplished designs, she has rightfully reclaimed her place in the design hall of fame.
Emigrating from Sweden to California in 1940 and subsequently opening her own store on Rodeo Drive, Grossman is credited with bringing the Scandinavian aesthetic to America’s burgeoning mid-century design scene. Boasting a repertoire of iconic designs such as the Gräshoppa Floor Lamp, the Cobra Table Lamp and the revolutionary 62 Series, her creations remain as timeless and popular as ever. Recipient of the Good Design Award and honoured with a place in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection, Greta Grossman is unlikely to be overlooked again.
Despite being renowned predominantly for her contribution to furniture and lighting design, Grossman is also celebrated as an accomplished architect. Having designed more homes around the globe, her work is identified by her nuanced understanding of domestic spaces. Creating spaces based on how they interact with the user whilst utilising materials that are functional as well as beautiful, Greta Grossman’s architectural designs were ahead of their time and remain so today.
62 Series Desk
A simple light and dark colour scheme mixed with sophisticated shapes creates the ultimate furniture statement. Case in point: the Grossman Desk 62-Series. Exquisitely crafted from American walnut veneer with a high-gloss black laminate cabinet and tabletop, this piece will add a striking two-tone effect to a retro-inspired home office. Powder-coated steel legs are accentuated with solid clear-lacquered American walnut globes which mimic the doorknob. Adding warmth and interest to any interior space, this vintage-inspired desk offers simplicity, versatility and timeless appeal.
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