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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Creator: Bruno Mathsson
Ellipse Coffee Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1990
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, 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...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Beech
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Beech
Armchair Model Mina Made In Beech By Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, known as Model Mina, represents an exemplary piece of furniture design created by renowned Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. The chair is constructed from bent beech, w...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Beech
Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and foot stool by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chesham, GB
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and foot stool. Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s.
Leather and canvas on a bentwood beech frame, organic in form.
Bruno Mathsson (...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Leather, Beech
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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Leather, Beech
Pair of Bruno Mathsson Armchairs Model "Eva", Swedish Production, 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Bruno Mathsson armchairs model "Eva" Swedish production 1960.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Dimensions: 49w x 84h x 68d cm
Materials: wood, woven fabric.
Production: Swedish production...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Textile, Wood
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
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Birch
1970s Cleft-Leg Side Table in Ash Wood by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Cleft-Leg side table in ash wood by Bruno Mathsson
Large Bruno Mathsson’s square sized “cleft-leg” table originally designed in 1948 and manufactored by Karl Mathsson in 1973...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Ash
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.
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Sofa Table “Annika” by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, circa 1936
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Occasional table model “Annika” by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. Designed in 1936, this example made during the late 1930s or early 1940s. Legs made from steam bent birch...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Oak
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with new professional lacquered white plate.
Two extension leaf of 50 cms.
Legs of chromed metal.
Model Super Elipse...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Eva Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Birch frames with woven nylon heavy weight military belt. We rewebbed these because the originals ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Nylon, Birch
"Annika" side table in Burl birch by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Side table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in Värnamo, Sweden by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1973. Table top in burl birch and legs from laminated birch. Good vintage ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
Three Seat Eva Sofa by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bruno Mathsson
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Beech, Jute
Measurements: 62" wide x 26" deep x 32.5" tall
Condition: Frame in excellent ...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Jute, Beech
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.
Two Extension leaf of 60 cms.
Legs of chromed metal.
Model Super Elipse...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Early Swedish Annika Coffee Table In Cuban Mahogany By Bruno Mathsson Circa 1940
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A graceful early "Annika" coffee table by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson.
The Annika table was designed in 1936, this early example manufactured circa 1940....
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Hardwood, Beech
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
Modern "Super Ellipse" Coffee Cocktail Table by Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Shippensburg, PA
"SUPER-ELLIPSE" COFFEE TABLE IN KARELIAN BIRCH BY PIET HEIN AND BRUNO MATHSSON
Original labels retained to the underside; Sweden, circa 1960s
Item # 201RHK28L
A very good and relat...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bruno Mathsson, 'Annika' Table, Designed 1936, Beautiful Early Example pre-war
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
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Birch
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 ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bruno Mathsson Milton Swivel Lounge Chair Model Mi 441
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bruno Mathsson
Manufacturer: Bruno Mathsson International
Era: 1975
Dimensions: 24 wide x 23 deep x 34"tall
Seat: 18 wide x 17 deep x 20 tall
Condi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
"Annika" side table in ash by Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson, 1973
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Side table model "Annika" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced in Värnamo, Sweden by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1971. Table top in ash and legs from laminated birch. Good vintage conditi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Ash
Bruno Mathsson Swedish Mid-Century Drop Leaf Wood and Steel Rolling Work Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Mid-Century rectangular drop leaf work table with a rectangular wooden top and leaves resting on a steel frame with four legs ending in c...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
1930s Bruno Mathsson ‘’Annika’’ Table
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Annika Table by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, Late 60’s (dated 1969)
Legs in birch and karelian birch top.
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1930s Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Very Rare Bruno Mathsson Sofa in Perfect Condition
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
No.T201 sofa designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 and made by Karl Mathsson. Re-upholstered to perfect condition. Vintage nos fabric. One from the first year...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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, 1970
Birch.
H: 35 cm / 1' 1 3/4"
Dia: 55 cm / 1' 9 5/8"
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1970s Swedish Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
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.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1960s Swedish Berlin 57 Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important Berlin Daybed, Model T303, initially designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in 1957. It features a solid beech frame with graceful, tapered legs, and...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Foam, Beech, Fabric
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.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Leather
Table Model "Super Ellipse" by Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century extendable dining table model "Super Ellipse" by Arne Jacobsen, Piet Hein and Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen - Denmark 1976.
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1970s Danish Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Swedish Eva Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eva Hog lounge chair, Model 41, initially designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in 1941. These particular examples were produced in Sweden in the 1960s. The l...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early 'Super Ellipse' Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
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
Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, England
A large circular coffee table by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. With a silver birch veneered top and beech legs, stamped to the underside of the top. Fantastic quality and design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Beech, 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"
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1970s Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
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.
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20th Century Swedish Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
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’’.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
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, 1976.
Birch.
Stamped.
H: 41.5 cm
Diameter: 65 cm
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1970s 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. 1967.
Birch and Oregon pine top.
Stamped.
This round “Annika” oc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
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
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''
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 2 Armchair. Birch and Canvas. Stamped. 25.5w 36d 36h
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of lounge chair "Miranda" by Bruno Mathsson.
Bentlaminated Beech treated with clearcoat.
Seat cover...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech
Early Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare and important Pernilla 3 chaise lounge designed by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson ,,Varnamo .Sweden.. Wonderful beech wood frame in its ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Beech
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
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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