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Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Eva' lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Bentwood
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' Lounge Chair
Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair in leather signed
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PARIS, FR
Bruno Mathsson pernilla lounge chair in leather Sweden circa 1950 Signed Bruno Mathsson design
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Easy Chair, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bruno Mathsson 1907-1988. Armchair. Company Karl Mathsson, Värnamo 1968. Stamped. Frame in layer
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Easy Chair, 1968
Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Easy Chair, 1968
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 24.81 in
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Early lounge chair, model Eva by Bruno Mathsson with full grain leather upholstery. Produced in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair, 1960s Sweden
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Bruno Mathsson, Pernilla Armchairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare pair of Bruno Mathsson, "Pernilla", lounge chairs with great patinated leather for Karl
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Bruno Mathsson, Pernilla Armchairs
Bruno Mathsson, Pernilla Armchairs
H 39.38 in W 27.17 in D 33.86 in
Early Bruno Mathsson model 36 easy chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Highland, IN
Among the earliest of Bruno Mathsson's designs is this rare model 36 easy chair. It features
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Early Bruno Mathsson model 36 easy chair
Early Bruno Mathsson model 36 easy chair
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 40.5 in
Orange Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Space Age ‘Jetson’ chrome and leather swivel lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Swedish ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. This Scandinavian Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and foot stool by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chesham, GB
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and foot stool. Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pernilla High Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Seattle, WA
preserved iconic Pernilla high back (1944) chair in original fabric weaves and leather headrest cushion
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Easy Chairs Model Eva Hög by Karl Mathsson AB in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Eva hög designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
design, typical of Scandinavian Modernism. Seat height : 34 cm. Signed underneath. Bruno Mathsson
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chairs in Cognac Original Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of "Eva" easy chairs in beech and original cognac leather designed by Bruno Mathsson and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chairs by Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1935, model Eva upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech, Leather

Bruno Mathsson Model 41 Eva Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruno Mathsson Model 41 Eva Mid Century lounge chairs, pair Each chair measures: 16.5 wide x 27
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birch

Eva (High) with Footstool - Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Montclair, NJ
Armchair with footstool, "Eva high" in beech frame and braided saddle made in black leather, neck
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Milton Swivel Lounge Chair Model Mi 441
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Bruno Mathsson Manufacturer: Bruno Mathsson International Era:  1975
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla 2" w. Ottoman, Karl Mathsson, 1972
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderfully patinated "Pernilla 2" lounge chair by Bruno Marthsson. This example was manufactured
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Vintage Leather ”Eva” Armchair
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Mathsson. This iconic chair, model Mi 427, originated in 1941 and stands as one of Bruno Mathsson
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Two Fine Lounge Armchairs in the style of Bruno Mathsson, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Two fine lounge armchairs in the style of Bruno Mathsson, upholstered with leather and chromed
Category

20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Bruno Mathsson Suede and Leather Jetson Swivel Chair, Dux Sweden 1969. Excellent condition Measures
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Bruno Mathsson Dux "Pernilla" Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Pair Available
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" lounge chairs with matching ottomans. Made in Sweden by Dux
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman, annivesary edition
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with ottoman, original upholstery in fabric. Frame in black
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair for Dux. Mocha Colored Leather Sweden 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in 1944. The frame is made of steam bend beech with lacquer
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla" in Bluegrey Sheepskin
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Montclair, NJ
). Bruno Mathsson work on the "Pernilla Chair" (designed in 1933) eventually lead to several different
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

'Pernilla 69' Leather and Beech Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Toronto, CA
The Iconic 'Pernilla' bentwood chair and ottoman - designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Canvas, Beech

Jetson Chair by Bruno Matthson, 1969
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwalk, CT
Scandinavian Modern "Jetson" high-back swiveling lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson, 1969, for
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jetson Chair by Bruno Matthson, 1969
Jetson Chair by Bruno Matthson, 1969
H 38.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
“Jetson” Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly recognizable “Jetson” chair designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by DUX in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seating arrangement. By Bruno Mathsson for DUX. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ). Lounge chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Vienna, AT
fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s. Iconic lounge chair model Pernilla with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Karin Easy Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "Karin by Bruno Mathsson. Original leather cushions. Provenance: Polar
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Karin Easy Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, 1970s
Karin Easy Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Pernilla 69 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1990s, Set of 4
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in RADOMSKO, PL
designer Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Dux. This iconic piece embodies the essence of Scandinavian
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Vorst, BE
1944 Mathsson created the first of what would later be called the Pernilla line of chairs. It was
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech

Set of 6 Bruno Matthsson Dining Chairs for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 dining chairs upholstered with Edlemen leather and chrome plated frame. Arm chairs have a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair in black leather by Bruno Mathsson.
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Jetson chair by Bruno Mathsson, 1969 for Swedish Company DUX, really beautiful black patinated
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Scandinavian Lounge Chair 'Pernilla 1,' designed by the Swedish furniture designer Bruno
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Mid century Scandinavian modern leather and canvas lounge chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fabulous Scandinavian modern lounge chair produced by Nielaus & Jeki Mobler c. 1980 Bent laminated
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Bruno Mathssons iconic "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in 1964 at Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Armchair ‘Eva High’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Eva High’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960. Birch framing
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather, Textile

Black Leather Tufted 'Pernilla' Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
A Swedish Modern ‘Pernilla’ armchair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s. This armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mina Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury tufted leather 'Mina' armchairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX The chair have
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early stool designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1941. Very early example
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Mathsson International, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Product Description Full: Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson by Dux Jubileum 1907-2007 special
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Swedish
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1964. Leather and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Arm Easy Chairs in Wood & Leather Produced in Sweden, 1970s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century armchairs model "Eva" in birch wood and original leather by Bruno Mathsson
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Original Bruno Mathsson ‘Pernilla’ Chaise Longue in Sheepskin
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, chaise longue ‘Pernilla’, sheepskin, leather, beech, fabric
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Bruno mathsson pernilla by Dux easy chair fauteuil , 1970's
Located in Delft, NL
Ontwerper: Bruno Mathsson Producent: Dux Model: Pernilla Afmetingen: 98 hoog, 34 zit hoogte, 89
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and ottoman Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Model 36 chaise longues by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Resting chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson, this example
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Early model 36 chaise longue by Bruno Mathsson, Leather and beech, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Resting chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Pair of Bruno Mathsson Jetson Lounge Chairs, from Sweden, circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair of Bruno Mathsson Jetson Lounge Chairs, from Sweden, circa 1980. Original brown
Category

Vintage 1980s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful wooden chair with special curved design. The chairs shows traces of heavy wear of the beige fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Bruno Mathsson for Dux "Pernilla 3" Chaise Lounge Chair in Lambswool & Leather
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the epitome of Scandinavian Modern luxury with the Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden The chair has a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Swedish Sam Larsson Mona Roto Swivel Chair Beech and Cognac Colored Leather 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Aarhus C, DK
natural leather with great patina. The comfortable lounge chair is in good vintage condition with patina.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Extremely Rare Noboru Nakamura Bore Leather Lounge Chair with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
Catalogue which proves it to be Noboru design and not a Bruno Mathsson. We also have a matching 2nd chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Noboru Nakamura 'Bore' Leather Lounge Chairs with Footstool, 1970s
By Noboru Nakamura, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
chairs, with a matching footstool in chocolate brown leather. The ‘Bore’ called chairs and stool have a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Bruno Mathsson Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bruno mathsson leather chair you’re looking for. A bruno mathsson leather chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bruno mathsson leather chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bruno mathsson leather chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one bruno mathsson leather chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden and Firma Karl Mathsson produced versions that are worth a look.

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