Greta M. Grossman “Grasshopper” Floor Lamp for Ralph O. Smith

Name: Greta M. Grossman “Grasshopper” Floor Lamp for Ralph O. Smith
Brand: Ralph O. Smith
Price: 8400.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Greta M. Grossman

United States, 1940-1949

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Dimensions: 50in H x 15in W x 15in D
Materials: Enameled Metal, Brass Hardware

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Greta M. Grossman “Grasshopper” Floor Lamp for Ralph O. Smith

Greta M. Grossman

United States, 1940-1949

15+: Years of restoration craft
8,000: Pieces restored in-house
80+: Designers represented

The iconic “Grasshopper” floor lamp designed by Greta M. Grossman for Ralph O. Smith in the United States in 1947. An extraordinary design that maintains all original components to preserve its quirky and elegant character and serves as the perfect addition to your Grossman or mid century modern collection. This lamp features an enameled metal body with a rotating conical shade and brass hardware for directional lighting. The lamp is in its original vintage condition showing minor wear and an appealing patina that adds to its everlasting charm.

Product care

Ceramic and Pottery

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Chrome and Brass

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Glass

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Lacquer

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Designer spotlight

Greta M. Grossman

Renowned for his elegant and timeless teak seating and dining designs.

All Møller pieces

After

Before

Drag to reveal - 64 hours of bench work

The Restoration Record

Everything we touched, and everything we left alone

Sixty-four hours of bench time by two craftsmen in our Hyperion Avenue workshop. Period-correct methods and materials throughout.

Frame fully disassembled, joints cleaned of old glue and re-set with hide glue. One rear stretcher replaced with salvaged period teak, grain-matched.

Stripped by hand, sanded through 120/180/240/320 grit, then three coats of Danish oil cut back between coats. No lacquer, no filler, no stain.

New jute webbing over the original beech rails; horsehair and natural latex pad; Kvadrat wool bouclé in undyed oat.

Maker's stamp, original brass fittings and the patina on the arm caps, the marks that prove the piece lived.