Black Cobra floor lamp by Greta Grossman for Gubi

The Cobra floor lamp designed in the 1950s by Swedish born / California based designer, Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999). Greta maintained a prolific and highly successful design career in a male dominated design industry.

The Designers Inspiration The Californian native Cobra snake surely amazed and inspired Greta to create this lamp with a flexing ‘neck’ and flattened head-like diffuser.

Fabrication Aluminium diffuser with semi matt black powder coat finish outside and white interior. Steel base black with concealed internal iron ballast. Flexing chromed steel arm. Industrial style fabric covered cord.

Hidden Features The lamps flexing neck and tilting shade allow unlimited direction, much like it’s namesake !

Design Consigned Stylist Mid century Swedish modernism meets 1950s Los Angeles style in this very cool designer floor lamp, all the better in classic ‘Melbourne black’ which cuts an edgy silhouette. Style with a black leather sofa, or beside a chrome based lounge chair.

Provenance One owner 2019.

Our Condition Report 4/5 Excellent looks like new with little sign of use noted.

2025 RRP AUD $1,499

Enjoy free delivery Melbourne metro on this authentic design.

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