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
Beech, Leather
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1938
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare early example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven jute
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech, Jute
$18,217
H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 20.08 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
Birch
$15,181
H 32.68 in W 56.3 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Wooden Mid Century Lounge Chair "Model 36" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century wooden lounge chair model " Vilstol / Model 36" in birch, webbing and
Sheepskin, Birch, Paper
Bruno Mathsson Easy Chair 36, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Among the earliest of Bruno Mathsson's designs is this rare model 36 easy chair upholstered with a
1950s Vintage Bruno Mathsson Easy Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Among the earliest of Bruno Mathsson's designs is this rare model 36 easy chair upholstered with a
Beech
Bruno Mathsson Model 36 Easy Chair 1940's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare easy 'resting' chair, model 36 by Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson for Karl
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 80 in W 51 in D 100 in
Bruno Mathsson model 36, Karl Mathsson 1938 Sweden modernist original collector
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
patine visible. Nous avons plus de pièces anciennes de Bruno Mathsson
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 42.92 in
Rare Pre-War Edition Bruno Mathsson Model 36 Easy Chair Sweden 1933-1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Model 36 by Swedish Architect and Designer Bruno Mathsson is a fine example of the modernist
Birch, Leather, Plywood
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair, Model 36
By Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bruno Mathsson model 36 lounge chair. Made of beech, birch and webbing. Manufacturer decal on
Linen, Beech, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model 36 by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early lounge chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in Karl Mathsson in
Birch
Sold
H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
Model 36 chaise longues by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s Sweden
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Resting chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson, this example
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Early model 36 chaise longue by Bruno Mathsson, Leather and beech, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Resting chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson
Leather, Beech
Early Bruno Mathsson Chaise model 36 by Karl Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early 'chaise' model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Beech steam-bent frame with
Wood, Canvas
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model 36 by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and early lounge chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in Karl Mathsson in
Birch
Sold
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 59.06 in
Early Sculptural Chaise Model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early 'chaise' model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Beech steam-bent frame with
Canvas, Bentwood
"Model 36" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chaise lounge, “Model 36”, by Bruno Mathsson. Made from a beech bentwood frame and wreathed
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 66.93 in
Swedish Model 36 Pernilla Chaise Longue in Sheepskin by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A vintage 1970s "model 36" Pernilla chaise longue by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson
Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Model 36 Chaise by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Oaks, PA
Model 36 chaise by Bruno Mathsson, expertly restored.
Bentwood, Canvas
French Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century French antique painted drapers table, 1860 Dimensions: 98 inches (249 cms) wide 27 inches (69 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Oak
$3,864 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by menswear, is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric s...
Brass
$3,024 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
Plywood
$8,380 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armchair is restored on request and avai...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$8,800 / item
H 36 in Dm 48 in
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum
Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Rattan, Glass
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
$3,662Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Red "Optical" Murano Glass Bedside Tables with Brass Trim, 1950s Style
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of red and white Murano glass "optical" nightstands with brass trim is a stunning representation of mid-century modern design inspired by the elegance of the 1950s. Each ...
Brass
$15,000 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 17.52 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight. Following the typical geometric line of the Scarpa duo, this particular chair features an er...
Metal
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...
Leather, Plywood
$5,800 / set
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in
Børge Mogensen, A Pair of BM2256 Lounge Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of BM2256 armchairs by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Known for his democratic approach to design, Mogensen created this model as part of...
Canvas, Oak, Burlap
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great lounge chair by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. Model 'Inca' is big and comfortable. Body of beech with couchins of original flowe...
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
$2,800
H 16.54 in W 66.15 in D 37.41 in
Mid Century Rectangular Pine Coffee Table by Roland Wilhelmsson, Ågasta, 1969
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
Swedish modern rectangular coffee table in solid pine. Made by Roland Wilhelmsson as part of hes own production made for Ågesta. Stamped and signed 1969. Great craftmanship and such ...
Pine
Pair of LaBarge Mirrors
By LaBarge
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE*** Grand pair of over-sized mirrors imported from Italy by LaBarge, Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan. Scrolled oval cartouche form in carved mahogany. Price is for the pair.
Mahogany, Mirror
LUrman Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, this LUrman Sconce is an adjustable reading sconce in a darkened patina brass finish. Single E12 based socket. Maximum wattag...
Brass
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.
Find vintage Bruno Mathsson dining tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.