The most iconic products Greta Grossman designed in the 40's and 50's were the Gräshoppa floor lamp and the Cobra floor and table lamps. Grossman was highly influenced by European Modernism, which had been imported to the US by influencial architects, such as Walter Gropius (founder of the Bauhaus) and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Grossman, in turn, played a significant role in defining the aesthetic of mid-century Californian Modernism.
The iconic Gräshoppa lamp was first produced in 1947. The tubular steel tripod stand is tilted backward and the elongated aluminium conical shade is ball-jointed onto the arm; so the light can be directional, yet the glare is minimal. Both stand and shade are powder-coated.
The Gräshoppa lamp shade can be tilted and rotated 360°. The interior of the shade is white. The textile cord is white on the matte white model and black on the others. On/off switch on cord.
Today, Grossman's product designs are highly collectible and are sold at auctions all around the world. Grossman's products are unique, modern classic designs.
grashoppa floor lamp
By Greta Grossman, From GUBIPowder-coated steel with solid brass accents.
- Design + Manufacturing
- Design Greta Grossman, 1947
- Made in Denmark by Gubi
- Dimensions
- 49" h | base: 14.7" d | 17.1" w | shade: 9" h | 5.9" dia. | cord: 94.5" L requires 1x40W incandescent, 28W halogen or 4-6W LED, E12 socket bulb | 470 lumen
- Materials
- Tubular steel tripod stand, aluminum, textile cord
- Shipping Time
- Select options for shipping time
- sustainable brand
- UL listed
- iconic design
- archival reissue
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