Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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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Color: Brown
Creator: Bruno Mathsson
Occasional Table ‘Annika’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table ‘Annika’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson,
Sweden. 1967.
Birch and Oregon pine top.
Stamped.
This round “Annika” oc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
'Berlin 57' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A totally original piece from Bruno Mathsson dated 1968 and with fresh new cover in sand Alpaca fur by Pierre Frey with leather buttons.
This model was originally shown at the Berlin...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Vintage Bruno Mathsson for Dux Burled Wood Side Tables - Restored Elegance
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with our stunning pair of Bruno Mathsson Modern Side Tables, expertly manufactured by Dux and now in great condition following a professional restoration. These ta...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer, Birch, Wood
1980s Rectangular Dining Table by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly veneered in Ziricote wood
- Completely refurbished.
Category
1980s Danish Industrial Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 b...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Occasional Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch.
Measure: H: 50.5 cm / 20’’
D: 84.5 cm / 2’ 9 1/2’’.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Linen, Birch
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.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Beechwood Upholstered Chaise by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Beechwood upholstered chaise by Bruno Mathsson.
Category
1960s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Small Annika Table in Bird's-Eye Maple
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is the smallest table in the series of circular Annika tables. It measures 45 cm I diameter and the height is 29 cm. The tabletop is made from bird’s...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Birdseye Maple
"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Jute, Birch
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Occasional Table “Superellips” Designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table “Superellips” designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Mathsson International,
Sweden, 1960’s
Root veneer top and beech legs.
Very rare model.
Measurements:
L...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech
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 Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Trolley in beech and chrome, designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Goteborg, SE
This trolley was designed during Mathssons late metal period, but his design is still very recognizable with the lovely wooden details. The trolley is made in chromed steel and beech...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Table "Maria Flap" by Bruno Mathsson, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish table "Maria Flap" by Bruno Mathsson, circa 1960.
This table is made of teak, with beech legs. The tabletop shows a beautiful grain in the wood. Th...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Teak, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Large Coffee Table Model 'Annika' in Ash
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, coffee table, model 'Annika', ash, Sweden, 1950s.
This coffee table, named 'Annika', is complemented with bent plywood with ash veneer legs executed in a fluently curved and tapered manner. These light legs are elegant and give this piece its unique appearance. The top is exquisite, the rounded edges really finish the table beautifully. Simple yet very tasteful, a great piece to furnish your living room or lobby.
This table is the large version of the two models with a diameter of 105 cm (41.34").
Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) was born in Sweden as the son of a cabinetmaker. His interest in architecture and furniture design developed early in his life. From his first designs on Mathsson was eager to use new, innovative techniques and soon became specialist in bending of laminated wood. In 1937, he was represented at Expo Paris where he won the Grand Prix for his bed called ‘Paris’. This Expo helped Mathsson to get known worldwide. The manager of the MoMA design department got interested in his designs and started to collect and exhibit his pieces. Moreover, he did collaborations per example with Piet Hein and together they developed the ‘Superellipse’ table...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Ash
Dining set by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark, 1950-1960s.
Rosewood and steel.
Table:
H: 70 cm / 2' 4''
L: 135 cm / 4' 5 1/2''
W: 90c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch
Scandinavian Midcentury Leather Sofa "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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 ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden.
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech
Bruno Mathsson Reading Stand Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare reading stand with light designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
'Annika' Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this "Annika" coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson, the table is composed of three elegantly sculpted birch legs which anchor the circular, teak top. The detail, richness...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Elm
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 Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Birch
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 Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Birch
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
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.
We at 1st Modern...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Bruno Mathsson, 'Annika' Table, Designed 1936, Beautiful Early Example pre-war
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
Bruno Mathsson (designer)
Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden (manufacturer)
'Annika' low table, designed 1936.
Curly birch top on laminated birch legs.
Stamped to underside 'MADE IN SW...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Occasional table Annika designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table Annika designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson,
Sweden, 1977.
Karelian birch.
Measurements:
H: 35 cm/ 13 3/4"
D: 55 cm/ 21 1/2"
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Table Annika Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table Annika designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson,
Sweden. 1936.
Elm top and birch legs.
Measurements:
H: 65 cm / 2' 2"
D: 95 cm / 3' 1 7/8"
This round “Annika” occasional table was manufactured in 1967 and designed in 1936; it is made of birch with a smooth Oregon pine top. Bruno Mathsson created various iterations of his “Annika” model — they come in three shapes with different wood combinations and various heights. They can be round with three legs, square with four legs, or rectangular with six legs, allowing exciting and contrasting combinations when grouped. While the design aesthetic is delicate, the table is very well-made because of the strong plywood.
Bruno Mathsson’s love for nature pervades all his designs — he frequently slept outside in the forest or his garden on a specially designed foldable bed. His furniture shapes, particularly the legs, bring bull's horns or insects to mind. Mathsson was one of the most important Swedish designers of the 20th century. He was a contemporary of Alvar Aalto and Marcel Breuer, all of whom had already experimented with bent plywood during the 1930s.
Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson's father, was the fifth generation in a family of master cabinet makers. He owned a furniture manufacturing company that produced the earlier pieces; later, they founded "Mathsson International”. The stamp indicates the manufacturing date and, sometimes, the design date. Bruno Mathsson often gave his furniture Swedish woman...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Elm
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bruno Mathsson Bookcase Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bruno Mathsson Side Table Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side / magazine table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Occasional Table Annika Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table Annika designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson,
Sweden. 1973.
Birch and Karelian birch.
Dimensions:
H: 42 cm / 1' 4"
D: 65 cm / 2' 1''
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
Bruno Mathsson Side Table by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side / magazine table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 'Super Ellipse' Teak Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "super elipse" shaped dining table designed by Piet Hein featuring a teak wood top with chromed steel legs. This table is from the first year of manufacture (pre-Fritz Hansen produ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ultra Rare Wall Secretary
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1938 and made by Karl Mathsson. There is a common version in birch. This one is in masur birch!
Located in hamburg.
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Maria Drop-Leaf Teak Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
"Maria" table designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Sweden, 1957.
This folding, drop-leaf dining table's versatile style allows it to fold to 10 inches wide when closed, ye...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bruno Mathsson furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Bruno Mathsson furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Arne Norell, Carl Malmsten, and Dux of Sweden. Prices for Bruno Mathsson furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $37,426, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,502.
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