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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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
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
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
Annika Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A sexy, elegant, and eternally stylish table with teak top and gorgeous beech legs. This table was designed by the legendary Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Mat...
Beech, Teak
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Produced by Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Birch
Bruno Matthsson "Pernilla" Easy chair by Karl Mathsson 1944 Josef Frank cushion
By Bruno Mathsson, Josef Frank
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bruno Mathsson – an early ‘Pernilla’ chair Frame of laminated beech with patinated lightblue canvas webbing and headrest upholstered with Josef Frank ‘loops’ fabric. Made and marked ...
Canvas, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
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 ...
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...
Leather, Beech
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
'Berlin 57' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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...
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Magazine table Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rare Bruno Mathsson magazine table for Firma Karl Mathsson in Värnamo is a thoughtful expression of Swedish design and Scandinavian vintage design at its most architectural. Des...
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
$7,105Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson Eva chair, Karl Mathsson 1941 Sweden modernist original collector
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Chaise modèle Eva dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1941, elle a passé toute sa vie dans la maison d'été d'une famille suédoise ou elle a été lentement décolorée par le soleil. La couleur d'origine est visible au revers des sangles. Chaise extrêmement bien préservée et très rare dans cet état. Produite dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson...
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.
Hemp, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Sofa Model Karin Produced by DUX in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Karin designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX in Sweden.
Steel
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.
Beech
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.
Leather, Oak
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
Lounge Chair ‘Pernilla 3’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lounge chair ‘Pernilla 3’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1946 - 1947. Laminated birch and textile. Stamped. Provenance: This chair, which was special...
Textile, Birch
Eva Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson in Leather circa 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Eva lounge chair by architect Bruno Mathsson with early labeling and redone in a rich earth tone leather. Originally designed in the 1930s this is a 1940s production piece and ...
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 Jetson Swivel Chair in Chrome & Black Leather, Dux late 20th C.
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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 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.
Leather, Beech
Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair in black leather by Bruno Mathsson.
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Jetson chair by Bruno Mathsson, 1969 for Swedish Company DUX, really beautiful black patinated color, perfect condition and comfortable.
Leather
Maria Flap Folding Dining Table by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the Maria Flap table, a timeless creation by the esteemed designer Bruno Mathsson and expertly manufactured by Firma Karl Mathsson. This e...
Wood, Birch
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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
Super Ellipse' Conference or Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare 'Super Ellipse' conference or dining table designed by Piet Hein with a top in figured birch burl and tapering chromed steel legs. Besides the ...
Chrome, Steel
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, 1976. Birch. Stamped. H: 41.5 cm Diameter: 65 cm
Birch
Swedish Modern Berlin Daybed T303 by Bruno Mathsson 1960
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Armchair ‘Eva High’ Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘Eva High’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1960. Birch framing, braided leather upholstery and a textile neck pillow. Stampe...
Leather, Textile, Birch
Pair of Bruno Mathsson Side Tables
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of side tables designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Firm Karl Mathsson. Tops with highly figured burled birch veneer. Signed to bottom of tables.
Birch
Super Ellipse Dining Table Model B614 With White Laminate By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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
$7,402Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Table en loupe de bouleau complètement restaurée. Design de 1936 et produit en 1942 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Cette table est rare. Elle apporte de la chaleur par ...
Birch
Piet Hein, Mid-Century Modern, Super Ellipse Table Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Swedish poet, philosopher and mathematician created a new oval form. The formula based shape has no ends and this is why the Super-Elliptical table can be seen as a democratic t...
Steel, Chrome
Shelf ‘Book crib’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1961
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Shelf ‘Book crib’ model T-709 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1961. Frame in elm, legs in laminated beech. Stamped. H: 25.5 cm / 10" L: 50 cm / 19 3/4'...
Beech, Elm
$7,402Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson rare original 1936 burl wood birch coffee table collector mint
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Table en loupe de bouleau complètement restaurée. Design de 1936 et produit en 1936 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Cette table est rare. Elle apporte de la chaleur par ...
Birch
Maria Flap Dining Table in Walnut, Brass and Beech by Bruno Mathsson, 1968
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Maria Flap Dining Table in Walnut, Brass and Beech by Bruno Mathsson, 1968 Additional Information: Material: Walnut, brass and beech Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Kar...
Brass
Bruno Mathsson Jeston Easy Chair 1980's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This armchair was manufactured in the 1980s (estimated). Designed by Bruno Mathsson, one of Sweden's most renowned designers, it is the so-called "JESTON" easy chair, inheriting the ...
Aluminum
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, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Webbing, Sweden, 1965
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six birch and webbing dining room chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Matthson, Sweden, 1965. Production date 1965. Light to moderate straining on...
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. 1967. Birch and Oregon pine top. Stamped. This round “Annika” oc...
Birch, Pine
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"
Birch
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson “Super Circular” Dining Table, Denmark, 1970
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, 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
Bruno Mathsson, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A beige mohair and wood stool designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, c. 1940s. Minor signs of wear to wood legs. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"...
Mohair, Wood
Bruno Mathsson, Side Table 'Annika', Birch, Scandinavian Modern, Dated 1974
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table in Karelian and flame birch. Designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 for his fathers furniture company Firma Karl Mathsson. This table is dated 1974.
Birch
$1,909Sale Price|30% Off
Square Coffee Table By Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen coffee table, laminated wood, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, Denmark, production 1990.
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson Book Crib in Elm by Firma Karl Mathsson, 1976
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Book crib designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by original manufacturer Firma Karl Mathsson in 1976. Made from solid elm and bent wood beech in the legs. Subtle join...
Elm
1st Production 1936 Bruno Mathsson Reading Music Stand by Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Bruno Mathsson Reading Music Stand , 1936 Nickel plated steel & birch Tray - Width - 58cm - 22¾ Inches Depth - 5cm - 2 Inches Height - 39cm - 15¼ Inches Base - Width -47cm -18½ Dep...
Steel
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
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
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 extremely rare original 1936 stool collector in mint condition
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Tabouret dans son état d'origine. Daté de 1936 et produit en 1941 dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson. Ce tabouret est unique et invite au repos. Les sangles sont en bon état...
Birch
Swedish Grace Early Bruno Mathsson Large 'Annika' Coffee Table 1930s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Early production Annika large coffee table by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson. This table was designed in 1936 by Bruno and produced in 1937 by firma Karl Mathsson. A wonderfu...
Birch
Teak 'Super-Circular' Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1968
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Super-Circular’ dining table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson in 1968. This old version features a top in beautiful teak wood combined with a sleek and practical pedesta...
Metal
$7,500 / set
Mirja Chairs for Dux, Sweden 1960's
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson in rare original red leather 24x32x23 Seat 17, Arm 22
Leather
Maria Flap Dining Table in Rosewood, Beech and Brass by Bruno Mathsson, 1950's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Maria Flap Dining Table in Rosewood, Beech and Brass by Bruno Mathsson, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, beech and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced ...
Rosewood
Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mirja Scandinavian modern easy chair/ lounge chair manufactured by Dux of Sweden The chair has a chromium-plated steel frame and cushion upholstered with genuine cognac colored leat...
Steel, Chrome
$4,250Sale Price|50% Off
RARE Bruno Mathsson T201 Sofa
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Unbelievably rare T201 sofa by Bruno Mathsson, made in Sweden. Retains it's original production tag on the back left leg, pictured. Upholstery shows scattered wear with some light ...
Fabric
Swedish Mid Century "Eva" Highback Black Leather Armchair by Bruno Mathsson 1960
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish mid century wooden "Eva" highback armchair in bent molded birch and original patinated black leather by Bruno Mathsson produced and branded by his own firm Karl M...
Leather, Birch