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 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
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
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla", furniture leather.
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Bruno Mathsson, model "Pernilla". Original very nice patinated brown furniture leather, bent wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable c...
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
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
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 "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
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 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
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
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
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 Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs of Beech with Natural Webbing 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of Scandinavian modern easy chairs and lounge chairs model Eva low version manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in the 1940s The ...
Fabric, 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.
Leather, Beech
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
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
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 Lounge Chair "Pernilla" in Bluegrey Sheepskin
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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
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
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
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
Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century Modern, Mina Arm Chair, Grey Shearling, Pine, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Mathsson International
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 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Bruno Mathsson Pair of Eva Lounge Chair with Leather
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson pair of Eva lounge chair with patinated saddle leather Frame in beech. Made by Karl Mathsson.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Leather Jetson Chairs by Bruno Mathsson For Dux, 1970
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Mathsson Jetson lounge chair in white leather. Made by DUX, Sweden, 1970s. Frame in chromed steel.
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchair "Eva" in Light Leather, Classic Icon
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Early Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Wooden Armchairs in Birch & Patinated Leather, 1973
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic pair of Swedish mid century wooden armchairs model "Eva" in sculptural form pressed birch wood and original and beautifully patinated woven high quality leather by ...
Leather, Birch
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
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
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
$7,062Sale 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
$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
$2,801Sale 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
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
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
Pernilla 3 Chaise Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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
$1,836Sale 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 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
$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
$4,082Sale 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
‘Eva’ 3-Seater Sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
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, bent beech Pernilla armchair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Milano, IT
Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) Pernilla armchair, bent beech with a seat woven with fabric straps. Organic and essential lines for one of the most iconic models of Scandinavian design. ...
Beech
$4,519Sale 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
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
Beechwood Upholstered Chaise by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Beechwood upholstered chaise by Bruno Mathsson.
Fabric, 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
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 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
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
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
Original Dux of Sweden EVA Sessel Bruno Mathsson Armchair Buche
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen schwedischen Armlehnstuhl "EVA" aus Buchenholz und Sattelleder von Dux of Sweden zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Bruno Mathsson aus dem Jahr 193...
Leather, Wood
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