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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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
Vintage Midcentury "Pernilla" Chaise Lounge by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
$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
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
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
'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Space Age design, the 1970s ‘Jetson’ Swivel Lounge Chair features an elegantly curved canvas sling seat, upholstered in tufted rich red leather and complemented by angled armrests ...
Chrome
'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
$1,776Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 1 of 2
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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
Pair of "Ingrid" armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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 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
Beechwood Upholstered Chaise by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Beechwood upholstered chaise by Bruno Mathsson.
Fabric, 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
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, 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
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
Modern "Pernilla" Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chireno, TX
Mid-Century Modern "Pernilla" lounge in Cognac leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX (circa 1969-1979). Designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in 1969, the iconic bentwood frame Pernilla lou...
Leather, Linen, Beech, 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.
Birch
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
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Bentwood Armchair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is the iconic Bruno Mathsson EVA chair. The chair has bentwood arms and a scoop shape. The chair is made of beechwood.
Bentwood
Pair of Swedish Wooden Eva Armchairs in Birch & Leather by Bruno Mathsson 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century "Eva" armchairs in birch wood and original patinated leather by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, 1973. In good original and mat...
Leather, 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
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
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 Mattheson's Berlin Daybed for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Leather daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson. The daybed originally debuted at the International Exhibition in Berlin in 1957. The frame is made of birch plywood and feat...
Leather, Birch, Bentwood
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 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
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, 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
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 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
Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century Modern, Mina Arm Chair, Grey Shearling, Pine, Sweden
By Mathsson International, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century seating in later sheepskin over te...
Sheepskin, Wood
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
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 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 '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
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
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 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
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 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
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...
Steel
$2,800Sale Price / set|43% Off
'Eva' Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Dux, Sweden, Set of 2
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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
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...
Chrome
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
Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, England
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
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
'Berlin 57' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
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
$7,500 / set
Mirja Chairs for Dux, Sweden 1960's
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson in rare original red leather 24x32x23 Seat 17, Arm 22
Leather
Bruno Mathsson EVA Chairs in Woven Cognac Leather, DUX, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in LYON, FR
Rare EVA chair designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by DUX, Sweden, in the 1980s. The EVA chair is one of Bruno Mathsson's most emblematic designs and a major example of Swedish ...
Leather, Beech
Bruno Matthsson "Pernilla" Easy chair by Karl Mathsson 1944 Josef Frank cushion
By Josef Frank, Bruno Mathsson
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
‘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 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
$4,105Sale 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
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Woven Cotton and Beech Side Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Astoria, NY
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Beech Side Chair, with tan cotton woven seat and back, marked "Bruno Mathsson / Design / Made in Sweden". 33" H x 19" W x 22" D; seat: 16" H. Provenance: A N...
Cotton, Beech
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
$3,670Sale Price|20% Off
BRUNO MATHSSON SWEDiSH DUXIANA JETSON GREY LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIR
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, super comfortable, RRP £5999 Bruno Mathsson of Sweden 1907-1988 Jetson Swivel chrom...
Chrome