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Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Eva lounge chair with patinated saddle leather Frame in beech. Made by Karl Dux.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
Bruno Mathsson Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 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, Pernilla Armchairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare pair of Bruno Mathsson, "Pernilla", lounge chairs with great patinated leather for Karl
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

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
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Jetson" Lounge Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Jetson Model Lounge Chairs, designed by Brumo Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Cognac 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

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

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 Easy Chairs in Birch & Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

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 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
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Beech, Leather

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated tan leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX.
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
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 Jetson Lounge Chair with Black Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chair with black leather. Frame in chromed steel. Made by DUX
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bruno Mathsson Jetson Lounge Chair with tan Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chair with tan leather. Frame in chromed steel. Made by DUX.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swedish 'Pernilla' Armchair in Chestnut Leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in LEWES, 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 Jetson Lounge Chair with patinated tan Leather
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chairs with patinated tan leather. Frame in chromed steel. Made by
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century 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, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel Chair, White Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel or Office Chair, White Leather, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Mirja Tan Leather Easy Lounge Chairs Made in Sweden Mid Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pernilla 69 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
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, Canvas, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated black leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s Swedish Space Age Jetson Chair In White Leather By Bruno Mathsson For Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1970s "Jetson" chair in steel and white leather by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson for
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Vintage Swedish Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Pernilla armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, 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
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

Pernilla 69 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1990s, Set of 4
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
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

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

Jetson Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, 1960's Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Jetson Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s, is a true icon of Swedish mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Vintage Pair Of Leather Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chairs From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Leather Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chairs From Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid birch frame
Category

Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Saddle Girths, 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, Beech

Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Paper Weave Webbing, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Bruno Mathssons "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in the 1950s at Firma Karl Mathsson
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

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

Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two Pernilla easy chairs by the Swedish furniture designer Bruno Mathsson manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

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

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

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

Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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 Sam Larsson, Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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

Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Swedish safari chairs / easy chairs with original black leather in good condition.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1970s
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1970s
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
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
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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
Miranda Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a sleek midcentury Miranda lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson in lamented bent birchwood in its
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Miranda Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
Miranda Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
H 40.5 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Jetson 66 Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jetson 66 Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson's, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden, in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Jetson 66 Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
Jetson 66 Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
H 38.59 in W 22.45 in D 32.29 in
Bruno Mathsson Leather Armchair, Jetson from 1964
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
Bruno Mathsson real leather armchair, Jetson from 1964. A lounge chair on chrome swivel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Produced by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair by DUX, DUX is in Sweden. The Pernilla 69 was designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Produced in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair produced by DUX, DUX is a company located in Sweden. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Pernilla Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bent beechwood armchair and ottoman upholstered in black leather.          
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Set four dining armchairs designed by Swedish architect Bruno Mathsson. They are made in molded
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
H 33.08 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Pernilla Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, model 'Pernilla,' designed by Bruno Mathsson. Manufactured by Dux (Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Jetson Lounge Chair and Stool by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
The Jetson lounge chair and stool by is very comfortable. It comes with Black Leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Hand Signed Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla Chaise" Longue in Leather Sweden 1942
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Early Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" chaise longue produced by Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1942. Rare edition
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Birch

Bruno Mathsson Pair of Karin Easy Chairs by DUX in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of easy armchairs model Karin designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX in Sweden. Frame in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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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