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, Coffee Table, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, c. 1950s. With branded makers mark. Small chips to veneer at edge. Wear consiste...
Wood
Swivel base leather lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brown Leather swivel Lounge Chair .Turn able . Design by Bruno Mathsson for Dux 1970s Sweden . molded plywood armrests . This Chair is well used ,and comes with users m...
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' dining table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, design 1968, production 1975 This table represen...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
'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
Bruno Mathsson Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs of Beech with Natural Webbing 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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 Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen Super-Ellipse White Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
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, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
Superellipse Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Dining table, 'Superellipse', by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen. Beech tabletop. Chrome-plated steel legs.
Steel
Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue Early Chair no. 36. Blue Webbing & Beech, 1939
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl 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
$1,895Sale Price|20% Off
Ellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1990
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson
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
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 deep x 28 tall Seat: 17 wide x 18 deep x 16 tall Condition: Frame in excellent or...
Chrome
Bruno Mathsson Jetson Swivel Chair in Chrome & Black Leather, Dux late 20th C.
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Helsinki, FI
A fine example of the iconic Jetson lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, featuring its characteristic sculptural form, chromed steel base, and original black leather upho...
Chrome
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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson “Super Circular” Dining Table, Denmark, 1970
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson
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
Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International Armchair "Pernilla" , Sweden 1994
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and elegant Armchair Mod. Pernilla designed by Bruno Mathsson in the 1940s and produced by Mathsson International. The frame is steam bent beech wood, the upholstery is boucle' ...
Fabric, Wood
Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 2 of 2
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
Steel, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic pair of Eva lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1934 made of bent laminated beechwood frames and seats in woven natural hemp webbing, offering both lightness and er...
Beech
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
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
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 Jetson Lounge Chair with Tan full grain, Dakota leather
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chair with full grain tan aniline Dakota leather. Frame in chromed steel. Made by DUX.
Steel
'Berlin' daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden No.1
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge Chair “Eva” by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s Offered here is an iconic “Eva” lounge chair, designed by celebrated Swedish furniture designer Bruno ...
Leather, Beech
Super Ellipse Dining Table Model B614 With White Laminate By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lejre, DK
Super Ellipse dining table model B614 designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. White laminate. Iconic Danish design classic. — Origin: Denmark — Des...
Chrome
Vintage Midcentury "Pernilla" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare, early edition “Pernilla” chaise lounge with wheels by Bruno Mathsson. Made from solid birch with curved lines. Original wreathed paper web...
Papercord, Birch
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla", furniture leather.
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein Super-Ellipse Table with Fabiaan Van Severen Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
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 Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Leather, Beech
Rare birds eye birch "Super Ellips" by Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein, Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
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
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 model 36, Karl Mathsson 1938 Sweden modernist original collector
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
This rare Model 36 armchair was designed by Bruno Mathsson and made in 1938 by his father, Karl Mathsson, as confirmed by the original label preserved underneath the chair. An except...
Birch
Scandinavian Design 'Eva' Easy Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1960's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design 'EVA' Easy Chair by Bruno Mathsson. Made in Sweden, 1960's period. Marked on the base. This lounge chair is made from bend beech wood an...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Superellipse Dining Table B612 by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Rødekro, DK
A classic superellipse dining table — one of the most enduring and recognisable icons of Scandinavian design. Model B612, produced by Fritz Hansen in 1986, designed by the Danish pol...
Chrome
Bruno Mathsson 'Anita' Shelving System, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered steel, birch and beech wood. Measures: height 250 cm Depth 34 cm. Width 145.5 cm.
Steel
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
$1,776Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
Steel, Chrome
Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Sweden. Reupholstered in printed orange fabric. Birch frame.
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Leather Jetson Chairs by Bruno Mathsson For Dux, 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chair in white leather. Made by DUX, Sweden, 1970s. Frame in chromed steel.
Metal, Chrome
Signed Bruno Mathsson “Maria” Folding Flap Teak Expandable Dining Table, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Delray Beach, FL
rare and beautifully preserved vintage mid-century “Maria” folding dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced in Sweden by Firma Karl Mathsson, circa 1960s. Bearing the or...
Brass
$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
$1,444Sale 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 Bruno Mathsson Coffee Table Annika, Masur Birch by Karl Mathsson Sweden
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small round coffee table model Annika designed by the Swedish furniture designer and architect Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988). The table is made of birch with masur birch on the top The...
Birch
Superellipse Denmark table design by Hein Mathsson and Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Superellipse" table, designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, and Arne Jacobsen, and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. The table features a super-elliptical (oval) top in whit...
Steel
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
Coffee table/bench 'Annika' Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen version,, 3-leg.. Retains its original finish patina. minor veneer chip,(see photo) his table is notable for its use of solid birch and its low, elongated proportions, c...
Birch
Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968 Additional Information: Material: Laminated birch and original leather webbing Style: Mid century, Scand...
Birch
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Bentwood Armchair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is the iconic Bruno Mathsson EVA chair. The chair has bentwood arms and a scoop shape. The chair is made of beechwood.
Bentwood
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
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
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the collaborative masterpiece by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein: the Scandinavian Modern Superelips Dining Table. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, it boasts an attr...
Metal, Chrome
"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing “Paris” daybed by Bruno Mathsson, designed in 1937. Made from birch bentwood with wreathed jute. Sleek, clean design. Mattress in grey fabric on t...
Jute, Birch
Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson Dining Table, Circular Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
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
$2,969Sale Price|20% Off
BRUNO MATHSSON SWEDISH MiD CENTURY 1907-1988 JETSON SWIVEL ARMCHAIR FOR DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, super comfortable, original circa 1960's Bruno Mathsson of Sweden 1907-1988 Jetson ...
Chrome
$9,026 / 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 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.
Canvas, Birch
1st Production 1936 Bruno Mathsson Reading Music Stand by Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Nickel plated steel & birch Tray - Width - 58cm - 22¾ Inches Depth - 5cm - 2 Inches Height - 39cm - 15¼ Inches Base - Width -47cm -18½ Inches Depth -57cm - 22½ Inches Height -75 / ...
Steel
Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Laminated Birch and Original Leather Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1968 Additional Information: Material: Laminated birch and original leather webbing Style: Mid century, Scand...
Birch