Credited for being at the forefront of the West Coast modernist design movement, Glenn of California introduced a relaxed, breezy and elegant style to postwar America. The company was based in Arcadia, California, a city situated near Los Angeles at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It specialized in the production of easily accessible and reasonably affordable furnishings that included credenzas, chairs, cabinets, tables and more.
However, it wasn’t until Glenn of California hired the prolific American furniture designer Milo Baughman that the company made a name for itself in the annals of American mid-century modern design. Baughman prioritized function — he worked with simple forms and often used sleek, flat-bar chromed metal and natural materials such as walnut in his pieces.
Glenn of California marketed Baughman’s designs along with those of unsung Swedish architect and designer Greta Magnusson Grossman in their successful California Modern collection. The first woman to receive an award from the Swedish Society of Industrial Design, Magnusson Grossman drew on her Scandinavian heritage to create iconic homes as well as furnishings for Glenn and other companies that helped define mid-century-era Southern California. The furniture she and Baughman designed became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and thoughtful integration of walnut, iron and Formica.
In addition to employing the talents of Baughman and Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California collaborated with several other notable and influential designers. These included Stanley Young, Kipp Stewart, John Kapel and Paul Laszlo. Laszlo, an American-Hungarian architect, interior designer and furniture designer, was well-regarded among Hollywood’s elite and designed pieces for Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck and Elizabeth Taylor.
While the company is no longer in business, vintage Glenn of California furniture remains highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Discover a range of vintage Glenn of California dressers, dining tables, chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Exquisite Restored Set of 6 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Glenn of California, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of six (6) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An unforg...
Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 12 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Glenn of California, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of twelve (12) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An un...
Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 8 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Glenn of California, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of eight (8) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An unfo...
Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 10 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Glenn of California, Stewart MacDougall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of ten (10) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An unfor...
Walnut
Set of Six '6' Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California, c. 1954
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the seminal Greta Magnusson-Grossman this set of six dining chairs built by Glenn of California are the archetypal example of the early American Modern movement. An icon ...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$8,500 / set
Greta Magnusson Grossman set of 8 dining Chairs
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman, Milo Baughman, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 Chairs designed by Greta Grossman for Brown Saltman. As shown, there are 2 sets of 4 being sold together as one set of 8. Will require reupholstery and refinishing. Some ...
Wood
$3,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Superb Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs Greta Magnusson Grossman
By Gio Ponti, Glenn of California, Pierre Chapo, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular set of four dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art, New York for this chair design and we can see why...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Chrome Base Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Saporiti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice Mid-Century Modern chairs on chrome bases with vinyl upholstery.
Chrome
$14,499 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 6
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...
Walnut
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Wood
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin (Set of 6)
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This is one of our favorite designs by Milo Baughman. These dining chairs have a beautiful architectural base of polished chrome square stock steel supporting an upholstered seat and...
Steel
$6,959 / set
H 43.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern High Style Dining Room Chairs Restored
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six totally restored chairs by Kipp Stewart for Calvin. Refinished walnut and reupholstered with new foam and cotton velvet fabric. Grea...
Velvet, Walnut
$9,702 / set
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Saber Legs Black Velvet Chairs, Customizable Set of 4
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood customizable dining chairs Italian production, black velvet upholstery capitone ( with buttons). Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal prod...
Walnut
Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a set of six dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each with its own chocolate brown seat cushion, by McGuire of San Francisco. The chairs’ design blends nat...
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties. In a good condition. Recently reupholstered. Fabric:...
Fabric, Wood
Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Bench, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut bench designed by Greta Magnusson-Grossman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 65.1"W x 18.25"D All items ship from H...
Wood, Walnut
$4,800 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll - Set of Six
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll, circa 1970s. This set features a bentwood walnut frame that gives the side profile a wavy appearance. The fr...
Fabric, Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Milo Baughman chrome dining chairs.
Chrome
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Set of six reupholstered oak framed Os de Mouton dining chairs. Circa 1950 H 108cm SH 46cm x W 47cm x D 53cm
Oak
Sold
H 31.75 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
Set of Six 1959 Greta Magnusson-Grossman Walnut Dining Chairs for Glenn of Calif
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of six Greta Magnusson-Grossman walnut dining chairs. Manufactured by Glenn of California in 1959, the chairs have new seat upholstery, and are in excellent vintage condition. So...
Walnut
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six dining chairs by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, c.1956, USA. The chairs feature a solid walnut wood frame with a golden yellow upholstered seat. Dimensions 17...
Walnut, Upholstery
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H 30 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of Six Woven Leather Dining Chairs by Robert Baron for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Robert Baron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eye catching set of chairs designed by Robert Baron for Glenn of California, c.1960s. This rare set of chairs features a rich walnut frame with woven leather seat and black leathe...
Leather, Walnut
4 Mid-Century Greta Grossman Off-White Velvet Walnut Dining Chairs 1950s
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 4 extremely comfortable solid walnut dining chairs having fresh cushioning with off white velvet upholstery designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman. The design featur...
Steel
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by John Kapel
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 30.75 in W 17.5 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning mid-century walnut dining chairs designed by architect and furniture designer Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California, in the United States, circa 1950s. These exquisite c...
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Stanley Young for Glenn of California Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in North Canton, OH
Just back from the upholstery masters, these little gems are as sweet in person as you would hope them to be. Complete professional renovation on original black lacquered frames. Sta...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
6 Dining Chairs for Glenn of California by California Architect Greta Grossman
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs by Greta Magnusson-Grossman (1906-1999) Swedish born and trained architect who was also a interior designer, furniture and lighting designer. Her ground breaking career choice at the time lead to her becoming one of the prominent designers of the Mid 20th Century. These chairs were produced by the Southern California furniture company...
Fabric, Walnut
Greta Grossman Dining Chairs for Glenn of California, Set of 4
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Littleton, CO
Set of four Model 6260 dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Glenn of California. These chairs earned the Good Design award from the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six walnut dining chairs (Model no. 6260) designed in 1952 by Greta Magnusson Grossman for Glenn of California. Iconic chairs which earned the Good Design award from the Museu...
Aluminum
'6' Dining Chairs for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six Mid-Century Modern dining or side chairs by Wood frames with cane backs and upholstered seats. Two armchairs and four side chairs. Dimensions: H 33.25 in. x W 21.5 i...
Cane
Greta M. Grossman Sculpted Dining Chairs for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of four dining chairs designed by Greta M. Grossman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s. This beautiful set of dining chairs feature a sturdy walnut...
Fabric, Walnut, Wood