1950s Spider-Leg Drop-Leaf Dining Table by Greta Magnusson Grossman

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This iconic Mid-Century Modern walnut drop-leaf dining table with spider leg design was created by the Swedish-American designer Greta Magnusson … Read more This iconic Mid-Century Modern walnut drop-leaf dining table with spider leg design was created by the Swedish-American designer Greta Magnusson Grossman for Glenn of California c. 1952. The table features a unique design with slender, sculpted spider legs that achieve a striking look both open and closed. It's crafted from high quality, solid walnut with gorgeous grain throughout. The drop leaf mechanism works effortlessly making it extremely versatile accommodating 6 guests fully open, every day use with one leaf down and as a striking console fully closed. The leaves are 18 inches wide. When fully closed the table is 18 inches deep.

Greta Magnusson Grossman was a leading figure in L. A.'s modern design movement and was a favorite of celebrities like Greta Garbo, Gracie Allen, and Joan Fontaine. Her designs have been collected by museums including the Museum of Modern Art. See less