Glenn of California Benches
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
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glenn of California Benches
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Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
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Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Long Dowel Bench
This bench measures: 81 wide x 18 deep x 11 inches high.
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Glenn Of California benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Glenn of California benches 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 benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches 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 benches by Katavolos, Littel,
Kelly, Hugh Acton, and Planner Group. Prices for Glenn of California benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,295 and can go as high as $26,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.
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