Greta Magnusson Grossman
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A Greta Magnusson Grossman 'G-33' (Grasshopper) red lacquered floor light by Bergbom's, Sweden 1950's.
Maker's mark G-33 BERGBOM MAX 25W, height 123 cm.
Insignificant wear, electrical function not tested.
More information
The model was designed in 1947-48. It was produced in the USA by Ralph O Smith and commonly referred to as 'the Grasshopper'.
Designer
Greta Magnusson-Grossman was a furniture designer and architect. She designed several design classics, including the iconic "Grasshopper" floor lamp.
Greta Magnusson-Grossman began her career as a carpentry apprentice at Kärnan's furniture manufacturing company in her hometown of Helsingborg. She was educated at "Tekniska skolan" in Stockholm, now called Konstfack. During the 1930s, she started her design company, Studio in Stockholm, where she designed interior details and furniture.
During the 1940s, Grossman moved to California, where she became successful as an architect and designer of furniture and lamps.