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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Danish Bruno Mathsson Gateleg "Maria Flap" Dining Table in Teak, Denmark c 1965
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully designed and engineered original extendible dining table by Bruno Mathsson. Made in Denmark. Measurements: Completely extended: 110" width 43" depth 28.5" height Exte...
Teak
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
$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
The 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Eva Chair, designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in the 1930s, is a masterclass in functional elegance. Crafted from solid birch or beech wood, its f...
Canvas, Birch
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous lounge chair and ottoman "Pernilla 1", designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. This rare version with red paper cord webbing...
Birch
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
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
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
1950s Side Table by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
1950s Side table by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden. Designed in 1942 the table have the signature curvy legs that also features in many of Bruno Mathsson des...
Birch
Swivel armchair "Jetson" by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Iconic Swedish armchair from 60s-70s, chrome base and capitonné seat with headrest: futuristic lines, enveloping comfort, timeless. Designed by Bruno Mathsson, the "Jetson" combines...
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Book Crib by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1930s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Early edition “Book Crib” by Bruno Mathsson, made from elmwood. A beautiful design piece that can be placed on a desk or on the floor.
Elm
Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden No.1
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
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 seat and fully upholstered in soft sheepskin,...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech, Jute
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 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
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Migo"
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Vintage Midcentury "Pernilla" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl 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
Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century Modern, Mina Arm Chair, Grey Shearling, Pine, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century seating in later sheepskin over te...
Sheepskin, Wood
Wall shelves 'Mi 1050' Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Mi 1050 is a wall-mounted shelving system designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo during the 1960s. Crafted in birch and pine, the system is defined...
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchair "Eva" in Light Leather, Classic Icon
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Bruno Mathsson armchair "Eva" by Firma Karl Mathsson, Värnamo 1965. A classic Swedish design icon from the mid 20th century. Here with its original leather seat. Good vintage conditi...
Leather, Wood, Beech
"Annika" coffee table by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Oak coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson with original markings, 1966. Original coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson, with identifying mark present under the top. Light-colore...
Birch
$1,560Sale Price|46% Off
“Annika” Coffee Table in Masur Birch by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Karis, Nyland
Occasional table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Dux, Sweden. Birch and Karelian birch. Dimensions: H: 42 cm / 1' 4" D: 65 cm / 2' 1''
Birch
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, Pernilla Armchairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
Rare pair of Bruno Mathsson, "Pernilla", lounge chairs with great patinated leather for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo 1969 - 1971, Signed BRUNO MATHSSON DESIGN MADE IN SWEDEN.
Birch, Leather
Swedish Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare birch coffee or side table by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. The slim curved legs are significant for Mathsson’s designs and add to the elegance of this table. Condition: Very good c...
Birch
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
Swedish Mid Century Easy Chair "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson Produced 1960s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Round Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson coffee table with new laquered white top. Chromed Bruno mathsson legs. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Early Lounge Chair in Stained Birch and Hemp Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Lounge Chair in Stained Birch and Original Hemp Webbing by Bruno Mathsson, 1936 Additional Information: Material: Stained birch and original hemp webbing Style: Mid century, S...
Birch, Hemp
Bruno Mathsson wall shelf, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1970s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden. Very good vintage condition.
Steel
Early Era Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl 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
Bruno Mathsson wall shelf, Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall shelf model designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1970s, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden. Very good vintage condition.
Steel
Pair of Swedish Armchairs "Pernilla" by Bruno Mathsson in Birch & Leather, 1973
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century high back armchairs model "Pernilla" by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1973. In good vintage and matching patinated condition...
Leather, Birch
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, Sweden.
Birch
Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, GB
An Eva easy chair by Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Circa 1940. Labelled. The chair is made from laminated birch plywood and solid birch. It has t...
Jute, Birch, Bentwood
Scandinavian modern coffee tables 'Annika' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful set of coffee tables or nesting tables designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, during the 1950s. Elegant design. Curly birch top with beautiful cond...
Beech, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue, Beech Wood, Scandinavian Design, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This reclining chaise longue, model 36 by Bruno Mathsson, is a clear expression of Swedish modernism and the principles that shaped Scandinavian design in the mid-20th century. Desig...
Beech
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...
Birch
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''
Birch
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 interesting details that were changed in later production. The le...
Beech, Leather
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.
Hemp, Birch
$4,079Sale Price / set|47% Off
Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Mirja Tan Leather Easy Lounge Chairs Made in Sweden Mid Century Modern These chairs have a chromium-plated s...
Steel, Chrome
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
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
Rare Set of Bruno Mathsson Chrome Nightstands from the 1970´s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A perfect set of Bruno Mathssons bedsidetables or nightstands. Rare and in an almost new condition. A mix of Mid-Century Modern design and revived artdeco feeling.
Chrome
Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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...
Leather, Beech
Pernilla Armchair - Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s (Design 1939)
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Milano, IT
Pernilla Armchair - Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s (Design 1939) A timeless icon of Scandinavian design, the Pernilla armchair was designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1939 and produced in ...
Leather, Wood
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.
Steel
Rare Pernilla Chaise Longue by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare “Pernilla” Chaise Longue with wheels by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Made in Sweden circa 1940s. Retains original label Firma Karl Ma...
Canvas, Birch
Bruno Mathsson & Piet Hein Super-Ellipse Table with Fabiaan Van Severen Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
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
Eva Woven Linen and Bentwood Armchair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Toronto, CA
A Swedish classic with sculptural soul. Designed by Bruno Mathsson, the Eva chair pairs a bentwood frame with woven webbing that curves effortlessly to the body. Its high back and re...
Beech, Birch
Pair of vintage Pernilla-3 Chaiselongues by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Pernilla 3 chaiselongue by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden a.1945. In laminated beech and fine brown saddle girth. We had these lounges re-covered with leather by ou...
Leather, Beech
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 Additional Information: Material: Laminated birch and original leather webbing Style: Mid...
Birch
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.
Brass, Steel
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.
Birch, Pine
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,837Sale Price|20% Off
Modern wood Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1977
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in MIlano, IT
Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1977 Eva chair with armrests in birch wood with curved structure and seat with woven fabric. Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firm...
Fabric, Wood
Original Photo of furniture by Bruno Mathsson / Sweden - 1945
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1952 - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic - suitable for framing - photographed by Illek and Paul jr
Paper
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Scandinavian Lounge Chair 'Pernilla 1,' designed by the Swedish furniture designer Bruno Mathsson in the 1940s, is a masterpiece of mid-century modern ...
Wood