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1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic vintage Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson from the early 1940's. Labelled with the designer year
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Papercord, Beech

1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
H 33 in W 19.3 in D 26.7 in
Modern wood Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1977
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in MIlano, IT
Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1977 Eva chair with armrests in birch wood
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Vilstol 36" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Borås, SE
"Vilstol 36" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson. ca. 1936. Laminated beech, bleached linen
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

"Vilstol 36" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
"Vilstol 36" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 41.34 in
Early Edition ‘Eva’ Side Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Eva’ side chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s. This one features
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

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
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
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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
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example is an amazingly
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pernilla High Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Seattle, WA
, first generation, produced by FIrma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson's father. It is not to be mistaken
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

“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
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Bruno Mathsson Manufacturer: Dux Era: 1960s Dimensions: 23 wide x 30
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 'Ingrid' Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The 'Ingrid' Lounge Chairs, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in 1969, are iconic mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

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

Materials

Leather, Birch

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Leather

"Eva" Lounge Chair by Dux Created by Bruno Mathsson 1960s Scandinavian Modern
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Dux in the 1960s. The chairs are made from bent beechwood and hemp
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Ivan Schlechter, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech, Leather

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Produced by Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Bruno Mathsson 'Mimat' Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Mimat' dining chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, Sweden. Wonderfully
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Bruno Mathsson 'Mimat' Chairs
Bruno Mathsson 'Mimat' Chairs
H 33.5 in W 18.25 in D 17 in
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model 36 Produced by Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

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
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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
Pernilla Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Iconic Pernilla lounge chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson. From the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Lounge Chair ‘Pernilla 3’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lounge chair ‘Pernilla 3’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1946 - 1947
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Early Eva Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early easy chair model Eva designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Pernilla designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pernilla lounge chair and ottoman designed by Bruno Mathsson in original fabric.
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bruno Mathsson 'Mina' Chairs for Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
An incredible pair of ‘Mina’ lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

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
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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 Dining Chairs Model Mimat Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 5 dining chairs model Mimat designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

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
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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
Bruno Mathsson for Dux "Pernilla 3" Chaise Lounge Chair in Lambswool & Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace the epitome of Scandinavian Modern luxury with the Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3 / T-108 by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge chair model Pernilla 3 / T-108 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Linen, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3 / T-108 by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge chair model Pernilla 3 / T-108 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Early edition Model36 Lounge chair by Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1937, Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Very ealier edition of this unique and rare lounge chair. About the creators: Bruno Mathsson was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla 2" w. Ottoman, Karl Mathsson, 1972
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderfully patinated "Pernilla 2" lounge chair by Bruno Marthsson. This example was manufactured
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

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
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Bruno Mathsson Mid Century Lounge Chair "Model 36" Produced in Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare lounge chair model " Vilstol 36" designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paper

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman, annivesary edition
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with ottoman, original upholstery in fabric. Frame in black
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seating arrangement. By Bruno Mathsson for DUX. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ). Lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

'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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Canvas, Beech

Pernilla Lounge Arm Chair in beech & black canvas by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vorst, BE
1944 Mathsson created the first of what would later be called the Pernilla line of chairs. It was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Bruno Mathsson - Eva 3-Seater
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bruno Mathsson, EVA 3-seater bench in braided canvas and bent beechwood. This is a super rare 3
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Beech

Bruno Mathsson - Eva 3-Seater
Bruno Mathsson - Eva 3-Seater
H 33.47 in W 57.88 in D 24.41 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather, Textile

"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1959. Made from laminated beech wood
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chair by bruno mathsson for your home. A chair by bruno mathsson — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chair by bruno mathsson, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chair by bruno mathsson, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair by bruno mathsson over the years, but those crafted by Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden and Firma Karl Mathsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chair By Bruno Mathsson?

Prices for a chair by bruno mathsson start at $375 and top out at $37,593 with the average selling for $3,222.

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