Greta emigrated to the U.S., starting her design career with her studio.
On January 1, 1925, Greta von Nessen immigrated to the United States from Sweden. Alongside her husband, Walter von Nessen, she co-founded Nessen Studios in New York, focusing on modern lamps and lighting fixtures. This move was not just a geographical relocation but a pivotal step in launching her career in the burgeoning American modern design scene. The New York-based studio became a hub for innovative lighting solutions, capturing the essence of modernism and setting the stage for Greta to make her mark on the industry.