Bruno Mathsson Seating
Swedish, 1907-1988
As the descendant of four generations of Swedish master cabinetmakers, Bruno Mathsson was born to design furniture. Mathsson was known as a methodical perfectionist who made usefulness the fundamental attribute of his iconic lounge chairs, tables, armchairs and other works, yet he was also a ceaseless experimenter, who constantly searched for improvements in form, materials and methods of design.
Like the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto, Mathsson was one of the first Scandinavians to embrace undulating, biomorphic forms in furniture. His early pieces such as the Eva and Pernilla series of chairs incorporate dramatically flowing bent beechwood frames, making them some of the most instantly recognizable works of 20th-century design.
Mathsson was also a pioneer of ergonomics — he is said to have based the contours of his chairs on the impression his body made when he sat in a snow bank — and used supple, accommodating woven webbing for seats. His concern for practicality is shown by pieces such as the Maria table. An elegant design with gate legs and hinged leaves, the table measures more than nine feet long when fully extended, but folds down to just nine inches in thickness.
From the mid-1940s through the 1950s, Mathsson focused on architecture, designing and building houses with insulated, triple-glazed window walls and heated floors — construction that flew in the face of traditional wood-clad Swedish residential design, and consequently met with some skepticism. He returned to furniture in the 1960s, employing an entirely new suite of materials: Stainless-steel framing and mesh seats feature in pieces like the Jetson chair; with the mathematician Piet Hein, Mathsson designed the Super-Elliptical table, which has a laminate top and four-part tubular steel legs that sprout like flower stems from a single base.
Bruno Mathsson’s stylistic flexibility as a designer made him a creator whose pieces meet all tastes and needs.
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Creator: Bruno Mathsson
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, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Sofa Model Karin Produced by DUX in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Karin designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Steel
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 Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Scandinavian Midcentury Leather Sofa "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare “Eva” three-seat sofa by Bruno Mathsson, with a wreathed leather seat on a beech bentwood frame. Perfect patinated naturally colored leather. Manufactured in 1966 by Firma Karl ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Chaise Longue “Pernilla” Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chaise longue “Pernilla” designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson,
Sweden, 1944.
Bent birch, solid birch, brass and original paper webbing.
Very rare model with wheels.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Hemp, Birch
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 steel, 1960s.
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20th Century Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather
Bruno Mathsson Daybed Model Berlin Produced by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare daybed model Berlin designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
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
Dimensions: 24 wide x 23 deep x 34"tall
Seat: 18 wide x 17 deep x 20 tall
Condi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous pair of “Arbetsstolen” lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s.
This early pair is made with paper webbing, due to loss of hemp during the Second World War.
Condition: Great original condition with perfect patina. No damage to the webbing, and all original parts.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
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.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Hemp, 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 Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Very Rare Bruno Mathsson Sofa in Perfect Condition
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
No.T201 sofa designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 and made by Karl Mathsson. Re-upholstered to perfect condition. Vintage nos fabric. One from the first year...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Ingrid Arm or Lounge Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of vintage high back ingrid arm or lounge chairs by the late great Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) for the venerable Swedish furniture store DUX. Restored and newly upholstered in a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Chenille
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 interesting details that were changed in later production. The le...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Beech, Leather
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Vintage Leather ”Eva” Armchair
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Introducing the Scandinavian modern armchair, the "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson and crafted by Firma Karl Mathsson. This iconic chair, model Mi 427, originated in 1941 and stands as one of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
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 features a dramatic, organic-form bent beech wood frame in a honey finish with win...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early stool designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1941. Very early example with paper label, hand signed BM -41 for the manufacturing year, 1941. Made from ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Birch
Bruno Mathsson ‘Pernilla’ Chair for Dux, 1970’s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Delft, NL
Bruno Mathsson ‘Pernilla’ chair for Dux, 1970's
An eye catcher in your home.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Early Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare and important Pernilla 3 chaise lounge designed by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson ,,Varnamo .Sweden.. Wonderful beech wood frame in its ...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Canvas, Beech
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 deep x 32 high with seat height of 17.5 inches
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch
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 Värnamo, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Linen, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Pernilla 3 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1960, signed and dated.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Berlin Daybed by Bruno Mathsson Sweden, circa 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Chic "Berlin" daybed by Swedish modern master, Bruno Mathsson.
Made by Firma Karl Mathsson
Sweden, circa 1960
Molded Beech, new upholstery
Measures: 80" L x 40" W x 18.5" H.
Bruno M...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Bruno Mathsson seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Bruno Mathsson seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bruno Mathsson seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Bruno Mathsson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden, and Folke Ohlsson. Prices for Bruno Mathsson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $446 and can go as high as $37,426, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,951.
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