Greta Grossman 62 Series Desk, Black Walnut at Design Within Reach

Like the houses she designed, Grossman’s 62 Series Desk (1952) is defined by its diminutive scale and lightness of form. With a wink toward the space-age aesthetic of the time, it’s both playful and elegant – and because it looked to be 10 years ahead of its time when it was designed in 1952, Grossman named it for the future year of ’62. Fast-forward to today, and its timeless quality endures. With its mix of natural and man-made materials, the 62 Series Desk exemplifies how Grossman combined Scandinavian and Californian design influences. “Comfort was a prime consideration,” said Grossman of this design, “as well as functional character that comes from the elimination of the nonessentials.” Inside are three drawers on soft-closing vacuum glides. Made in Denmark. | Greta Grossman 62 Series Desk, Black Walnut at Design Within Reach