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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Bruno Mathsson "Maria Flap" Teak & Beech Dining Table for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 28.50in H x 58in - 110in W x 35.50in D Period Style: Swedish Modern Materials: Walnut Wood, Beech Wood, Brass Hardware ________________________________________ Transform...
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse White Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' dining table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968, production 1975 This table represen...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Woven Cotton and Beech Side Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Astoria, NY
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Beech Side Chair, with tan cotton woven seat and back, marked "Bruno Mathsson / Design / Made in Sweden". 33" H x 19" W x 22" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: A N...
Cotton, Beech
Brown Leather Pernilla Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Lutz, FL
Swedish Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman set designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. Deep chocolate brown leather cushions contrast nicely with the light beech bentwood frame....
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden The Pernilla 69 is a classic easy chair designed by iconic Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Bentwood beech fram...
Leather, Canvas, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Bruno Mathsson 'Annika' Coffee Table in Birch
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, coffee table model 'Annika', birch, Sweden, 1966 Beautiful and elegant coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson. This Annika coffee table has ...
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs of Beech with Natural Webbing 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Scandinavian modern easy chairs and lounge chairs model Eva low version manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in the 1940s The ...
Fabric, Beech
Bruno Mathsson, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936. With makers label specifying production year 1936. Seat Heigh...
Jute, Birch
$8,170Sale Price|25% Off
Bruno Mathsson 'Maria' Drop-Leaf Folding Table in Walnut, Sweden, c 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted and refinished 'Maria' drop-leaf / gateleg dining table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1950s to 1960s, executed in richly figured walnut with an elegant warm ...
Walnut
Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue Early Chair no. 36. Blue Webbing & Beech, 1939
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Bruno Mathsson chaise longue chair no. 36 with adjustable reading tray in elm wood. Dated manufacturer's paper label to the frame. Original blue paper weave webbing,...
Beech, Paper
Maria Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson, Teak & Beech, 1930s Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
First edition “Maria” dining table by Bruno Mathsson, made with a teak table top and beech legs. Beautiful brass locking mechanism that keeps the middle part from moving when folded....
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Pair of Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson pair of Eva lounge chair with patinated saddle leather Frame in beech. Made by Karl Mathsson.
Leather, Beech
Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs and structure with a beautiful weaved seating made of patinated leather straps. Th...
Leather, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Armchair Model 69 in Striped Fabric for DUX, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla armchair model 69 from DUX in striped fabric and beech wood. Classic Scandinavian design from the 1960s. — Origin: Sweden — Designer: Bruno Mathsson — Produc...
Fabric, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Danish Modern Bentwood Eva Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bentwood "Eva" Model Lounge Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson, and signed underneath, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, 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. Edition with patinated saddle leather. Solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina. Equi...
Leather, Sheepskin
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 webbings has a nice patina and the chair comes with a leather cover hand sewn by Iv...
Hemp, Beech, Leather
Bruno Mathsson Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse White Dining Table
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 'Super-Ellipse' extendable dining table or conference table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968 This...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Bruno Mathsson Manufacturer: Dux Era: 1960s Dimensions: 23 wide x 30 deep x 28 tall Seat: 17 wide x 18 deep x 16 tall Condition: Frame in excellent or...
Chrome
Ellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1990
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coffee table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson and produced by Fritz Hansen made in Denmark in 1990. This example of the Super-Elliptical with a beautiful top made of walnut wi...
Beech
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Leather, Beech
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson “Super Circular” Dining Table, Denmark, 1970
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional collaboration between Danish designer Piet Hein and Swedish modernist Bruno Mathsson, this “Super Circular” dining table represents a landmark in Scandinavian design, ...
Chrome
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla", furniture leather.
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla". Original very nice patinated brown furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Gate Leg Maria Dining Table Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folding rosewood Maria banket gate leg dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Fully extended measures 110" long.
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s. Iconic lounge chair mod...
Fabric, Bentwood
'Berlin' daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Berlin' daybed with new mattress upholstered in 'Heritage Linen' fabric (color: Natura) with lambskin neck pillow on a patinated beech frame. Label from Illums Bolighus. Designed by...
Lambskin, Fabric, Beech
"Pernilla 3" Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Extended lounge chair model "Pernilla 3" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by his company Firma Karl Mathsson during the 1950-60s. Made from laminated birch and beech wood. New up...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech, Birch
Dining Table Model Superellipse In Oak & With Aluminium Edge By Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lejre, DK
Superellipse dining table by Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein. Oak surface with aluminum edge and elegant metal legs. Classic Danish design. — Designer: Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein — Model...
Aluminum
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Chaise Lounge and Ottoman. This set dates to about 2005. Still presents very well with a couple flaws photographed and shown in the photos. Sits very well, st...
Cotton, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Daybed in Birch by Bruno Mathsson, 1973
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The rare Berlin daybed, designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by his father Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden, is a landmark piece in the canon of Scandinavian modern design. First ...
Sheepskin, Birch
$9,433 / set
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 Music Studio, Stockholm, installed when the studio was built in 1978.
Steel
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Migo"
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bruno Mathsson, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model Migo, Mathsson International, 1982 A rare lounge chair with matching ottoman, model Migo, designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by...
Leather, Oak
Side Table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
A refined side table by Bruno Mathsson, designed in 1968, showcasing his signature balance of lightness and structural clarity. The round tabletop in teak veneer rests on elegantly c...
Birch, Teak
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
Birch
$900Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Tan Leather tufted chrome ottoman with casters by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Tan Leather tufted chrome stool, bench, footstool or ottoman with casters. Designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. Great stool, bench or ottoman with a Leather cushion and a ...
Chrome
$1,509Sale Price|20% Off
“Annika” Curly Birch Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Karis, Nyland
A round curly birch-veneered “Annika” coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Dux in Sweden. The table has a light, functional form with a circular top and slender, t...
Beech, Birch
Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson, a rare pair in rattan accompanied by a footstool for DUX. This ...
Rattan
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Space Age design, the 1970s ‘Jetson’ Swivel Lounge Chair features an elegantly curved canvas sling seat, upholstered in tufted rich red leather and complemented by angled armrests ...
Chrome
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Maria Table by Bruno Matthson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960 Bruno Mathsson Maria folding table by Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Really neat mid century table that expands from easily storable to seating double digits comfortably. Can be...
Beech, Walnut
Scandinavian Lounge Chair & ottoman "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, LEATHER
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scandinavian Lounge Chair & ottoman "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, Retains its original LEATHER .. Wonderful patina,, late 1940s early 1950s..Also retains original ink stamp wi...
Leather, Beech, Birch, Bentwood
Early Era Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovely chair was designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Patinated beechwood frame and original natural fiber webbing. Linen head pillow with leather trimmings has so...
Beech
$3,550 / set
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. They are constructed of chrome plated metal swivel frames with canvas and leather s...
Chrome, Metal
Rare birds eye birch "Super Ellips" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare version of the iconic "Super Ellips" table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson in collaboration. This example produced by Mathsson International during the 1960-70s. Large su...
Stainless Steel
Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Extended lounge chair model "Pernilla 3" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX during the 1970s. Made from laminated birch and beech wood. New upholstery in fur upholstery.
Fur, Beech, Birch, Bentwood
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 and a soft sheepskin cushion. Produced by ...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein Super-Ellipse Table with Fabiaan Van Severen Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Conference or dining room set consisting of Fabiaan Van Severen dining chairs with Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse table Fabiaan Van Severen, dining ch...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Swedish Modern Berlin Daybed T303 by Bruno Mathsson 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime stamped Berlin daybed model #T303 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in Varnamo, Sweden 1960. Crafted from blonde beechwood in the Scandinavian modern style o...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson Dining Table, Circular Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson super circular dining table with original oak top Legs of chromed metal. Model super circular, made by Fritz Hansen. This is one of the most iconic ta...
Chrome
“Eva” Easy Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare “Eva” easy chair designed by Bruno Mathsson, featuring its original green webbing — a colour seldom encountered — and fitted with the uncommon, adjustable reading table attachme...
Birch
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-century modern design. This particular piece, featuring its original striking pink su...
Chrome
Bruno Mathsson perilla lounge chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful newly upholstered Bruno Mathsson perilla chair. Done in top grain cowhide and shearling lambs wool. The classic lines and timeless style of this classic are highlighted by ...
Leather, Beech
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is...
Bentwood
Bruno Mathsson Shelf Model MI 1050, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model MI 1050 designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1960s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden. Very good vintage condition.
Birch
Swedish Mid Century Easy Chair "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson Produced 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early Swedish mid century modern easy chair model "Arbetsstolen" in beech wood and original webbing by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Sweden. Signed and d...
Beech
$4,716Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson reading stand, Karl Mathsson 40's Sweden modernist collector
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Table de lecture en bois et acier nickelé. Daté du début des années 1940. La tablette en bois a été restaurée mais la patine du piétement reste non touché et dans son état le plus proche de l'origine. Ajustable en hauteu. Il y à de beaux détails en laiton. Produite dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson...
Steel, Nickel
$1,522Sale Price|35% Off
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-Century seating in leather upholstery. Ma...
Leather, Birch
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with new professional lacquered white plate. Alu side list. Two extension leaf of 60 cms. Legs of chromed metal. Model Super Elipse, ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Piet Hein Bruno Mathsson Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Minimalist Table by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1980s Original dining table by the Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen, designe...
Metal
Pair of Pernilla Leather Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic 'Pernilla' bentwood chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX, Sweden in the 1960s. It comes with frame of moulded beech stretched with canvas and brown leathe...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood