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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Period: 1940s
Creator: Bruno Mathsson
Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en acajou réalisé par Fritz Hansen et vendu par illums bolighus un grand magasin réputé. Il porte la plaque de l'enseigne au dessous du siège. Il a été complètemen...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Mahogany
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Patinated Saddle Leather, 1964
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Leather, Sheepskin
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla 2" w. Ottoman, Karl Mathsson, 1972
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderfully patinated "Pernilla 2" lounge chair by Bruno Marthsson. This example was manufactured in 1972 by Firma Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden. The chair and ottoman retains the o...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Linen
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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Birch
Bruno Mathsson reading stand, Karl Mathsson 40's Sweden modernist collector
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Table de lecture en bois et acier nickelé. Daté du début des années 1940. La tablette en bois a été restaurée mais la patine du piétement reste non touché et dans son état le plus proche de l'origine. Ajustable en hauteu. Il y à de beaux détails en laiton. Produite dans les ateliers de son père Karl Mathsson...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Steel, Nickel
Early stool with cognac leather and birch by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson 1941
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Early stool designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1941. Very early example with paper label, hand signed BM -41 for the manufacturing year, 1941. Made from ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Leather, Birch
Original Bruno Mathsson ‘Pernilla’ Chaise Longue in Sheepskin
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, chaise longue ‘Pernilla’, sheepskin, leather, beech, fabric, brass, Sweden, design 1944
The ‘Pernilla’ chaise longue is one of the most vibrant des...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pernilla Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Iconic Pernilla lounge chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson. From the late 1940’s/early 1950s with the sig...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech
Book case "Bokvagga/Book crib" by Bruno Mathsson , Sweden 1941, elm and beech
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Book crib designed by bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example made by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1964. Made from solid elm and bent wood beech in the legs. Very good vintage condition with ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Beech, Elm
Model 36 chaise longues by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s Sweden
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Resting chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson, this example from the late 1930s to early 1940s. Rare to find with armrests. Made from steam bent ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Brass
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941.
This example is an amazingly well kept example of the first edition of this chair and is produced in the first yea...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian 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 design. Known for his inno...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Wood
1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic vintage Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson from the early 1940's. Labelled with the designer year 1941 and makers signature. Original pape...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Papercord, Beech
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 covered with plaited linen webbing, light or nat...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech
Bruno Mathsson High Back Armchair Model "Eva" Produced by Karl Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare high back midcentury armchair model "Eva" designed by Bruno Mathsson in birch and original webbing produced by Karl Mathsson Värnamo in 1941. In good vintage condition with grea...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Paper, 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...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Textile, Birch
Bruno Mathsson, "Eva" Chair, 1941, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bruno Mathsson, a 'Arbetarstolen 36' lounge chair, Firma Karl Mathsson,
Makers label. Seat height 40, width 49, height 84 cm.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech
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
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1940s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pernilla High Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Seattle, WA
A visionary in his time, Mathsson was along side Aalto and other makers who try to push the boundary of material and design, by leaning into bent wood to express forms and function. ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Fabric, Birch
'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Iconic 'Pernilla' armchair designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo, Sweden in the 1940s.
The frame is made of birch wood and the seat of canvas with crossed str...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
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Canvas, Birch
'Pernilla' Armchair and Footstool Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Iconic 'Pernilla' armchair and footstool designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo, Sweden in the 1940s.
The frame is made of birch wood and the seat of canvas wi...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Birch
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.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Classic Modernist Bruno Mathsson Annika Table, for Karl Mathsson / Sweden
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice diminutive modernist Annika side table designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Nice original condition, Signed underside.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Maple
Early Edition ‘Eva’ Side Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early edition ‘Eva’ side chair by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s. This one features a solid birch frame and has the original woven seat and back. Few signs of wear, o...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Birch
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...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Dining Chairs Model Mimat Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare set of 5 dining chairs model Mimat designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Mid Century Lounge Chair "Model 36" Produced in Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare lounge chair model " Vilstol 36" designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson i Värnamo, Sweden. Original condition with a newer cushion upholstery. Original w...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Beech, Paper
"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl 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
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.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Chaise Longue “Pernilla” Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl 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 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.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.
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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
Early Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
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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