Glenn of California Beds and Bed Frames
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.
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Creator: Glenn of California
John Kapel Queen Headboard for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen size headboard by John Kapel for Glenn of California c.1960s, USA. The walnut headboard features three wood panels with black detailing on each side of the panels.
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Robert Baron for Glenn of California Headboard, 1970s
By Robert Baron, Glenn of California
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An exquisite Robert Baron for Glenn of California rosewood headboard, 1970. Black oak full-size frame with rosewood panels and pol...
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Glenn Of California beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Glenn of California beds and bed frames are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Glenn of California beds and bed frames, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original beds and bed frames by Glenn of California were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider beds and bed frames by Dunbar, Harvey Probber, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. Prices for Glenn of California beds and bed frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,200 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,800.
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