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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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
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
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
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 (...
Leather, Beech
$2,764Sale Price / set|43% Off
'Eva' Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Sweden, Set of 2
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
This set of 'Eva' chairs was designed in 1941, Sweden by Bruno Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden. Produced by DUX, late 1970s-early 1980s. Good vintage condition. Bent laminated birch wood a...
Linen, Birch
Swedish Modern Berlin Daybed T303 by Bruno Mathsson 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
Pair of Pernilla Leather Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
The Iconic 'Pernilla' bentwood chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX, Sweden in the 1960s. It comes with frame of moulded beech stretched with canvas and brown leathe...
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
'Berlin' - Daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Berlin' daybed with new mattress upholstered in 'Heritage Linen' textile (colour: Desert Palm) on frame in patinated beech. Stamped from manufacturer Karl Mathsson and designed by B...
Fabric, Beech
Bruno Mathsson model 36, Karl Mathsson 1938 Sweden modernist original collector
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
This rare Model 36 armchair was designed by Bruno Mathsson and made in 1938 by his father, Karl Mathsson, as confirmed by the original label preserved underneath the chair. An except...
Birch
Pair of "Ingrid" armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of "Ingrid" model armchairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Dux in the 1960s, with a bentwood and laminated beech frame and upholstered cushions covered in fabric. Pair of "Ingr...
Beech
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
Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden No.2
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
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
Bruno Mathsson "Berlin" Daybed
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bruno Matthson descended from five generations of master cabinetmakers in Sweden. “He carefully studied the ‘mechanics of sitting.’ For example, in search of the perfect seating curv...
Upholstery, Beech
Beechwood Upholstered Chaise by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Beechwood upholstered chaise by Bruno Mathsson.
Fabric, Beech
Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Extended lounge chair model "Pernilla 3" designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX during the 1970s. Made from laminated birch and beech wood. New upholstery in fur upholstery.
Fur, Beech, Birch, Bentwood
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
"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Jute, Birch
Bruno Mathsson Jetson Swivel Chair in Chrome & Black Leather, Dux late 20th C.
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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
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
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
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
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
$1,811Sale 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
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
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
Scandinavian Midcentury Leather Sofa "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla" in Bluegrey Sheepskin
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Montclair, NJ
NOTE! The first image in Dove Blue is for color of the lounge chair only. The actual chair offered is dressed in Off White sheepskin in pictures BUT this has been replaced sheepskin ...
Sheepskin, Birch
‘Eva’ 3-Seater Sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Bruno Mathsson’s “Eva” sofa, designed in the 1940s, is an exemplary piece that showcases his mastery of form, function, and material innovation. This iconic sofa is characterized by ...
Leather, Beech
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
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
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, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel Chair, White Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Stamford, CT
Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Mid-Century Modern, Jetson Swivel or Office Chair, White Leather, Sweden, 1970s This iconic Space Age swivel lounge chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in...
Chrome
1970s Minette Chair by Bruno Mathsson in original oxblood leather
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Victoria, BC
Rare variant of the Minette chair designed by Bruno Mathsson during the 1970s. Preserved in exceptional original condition, this example reflects Mathsson’s lifelong exploration of c...
Beech, Bentwood
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...
Beech
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 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
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
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
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
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1964. Leather and birch. Stamped. With its characteristically curved legs and armrests, this iconic c...
Leather, Birch
Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchair "Eva" in Light Leather, Classic Icon
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
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
Bruno Mathsson Daybed for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, c.1960s, Sweden. The daybed features a bent birch plywood frame that curves slightly upwards at the headrest. It is finished...
Leather, 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
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.
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair, Grey Leather, Beech Frame, Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated grey leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. Price per chair
Leather, Beech
Bruno Mathsson 4 Seater Eva Sofa
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Eva Sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Edvard Wilberg Møbelfabrikk Sweden, c. 1970 canvas, steam bent beech 33 h × 79 w × 24 d in (84 × 201 × 61 cm)
Canvas, Bentwood
1960s Swedish Eva Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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...
Steel
$4,049Sale Price / set|47% Off
Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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
Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 2 of 2
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
Steel, Chrome
Mirja Dux Easy Chair Cognac Colored Leather Cushions Scandinavian Modern 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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
Bruno Mathsson Mimat Dining Chairs, Birch & Hemp, 1930s Scandinavian
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mathsson’s “Mimat” chair can be found in his first catalogue, where it is described as “a good representative of a modern, rationally shaped standard-type chair with a braided hemp-w...
Hemp, Birch
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 Jetson Lounge Chair with Black Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chair with black leather. Frame in chromed steel. Made by DUX. Price per chair!
Steel
$4,461Sale Price|40% Off
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...
Fabric, Wood
$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
Bruno Mathsson 'Mina' Chairs for Dux, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Winnipeg, MB
An incredible pair of ‘Mina’ lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. These chairs feature beautifully sculptural bentwood frames with cotton webbing and are amazing...
Cotton, Beech
Pair Mid Century Modern "Karin" Chairs by Bruno Mathsson Chrome and Leather
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Swedish Modern easy chairs model "Karin by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. Labeled. Tubular chrome frame with original leather cushions. 29.5w 30d 33h 16s price for pair
Chrome
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