Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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
Black Leather Tufted 'Pernilla' Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
A Swedish Modern ‘Pernilla’ armchair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in the 1960s. This armchair features a dramatic, organic-form bent beech wood frame in a honey finish with win...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
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 Armchairs
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Beech
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Arm Easy Chairs in Wood & Leather Produced in Sweden, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century armchairs model "Eva" in birch wood and original leather by Bruno Mathsson produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in Sweden, 1973. In good matching and original con...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Birch
Pair of Pernilla Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1969
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Pernilla armchairs designed in 1969 by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden. Curved beech wood structure with canvas, leather strips and original f...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Fabric, Canvas, Beech
Pair of Vintage Jetson Swivel Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic design, this is a pair of vintage Jetson swivel armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. They made in Sweden and were recently imported, they date from around the ...
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1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Chrome
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson in 1959. Made from laminated beech wood and hemp webbing. Custom metal hardware in brass and steel. The table adjusts in h...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Metal, Brass
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 Armchairs
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Beech
Pair of armchairs ‘Eva’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Swedish
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Birch
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden.
Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Birch
Original Matthson Stuhl Pernilla Chair I 1962 I DESIGNIKONE
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
MidCentury 'Pernilla' Sessel entworfen von Bruno Mathsson, original Vintage-Design skandinavisch-dänischer Stil.
Die Polsterung wurde professionell restauriert, Sitzflächen und der H...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Bentwood
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous lounge chair and ottoman "Pernilla 1", designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. This rare version with red paper cord webbing and reading stand was mos...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Birch
Pair of 'Eva' armchairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage "Eva" model armchairs designed by Swedish designer Mathsson.
This seat became famous thanks to the technique of laminated wood bending that allowed to create ergonom...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Canvas, Wood
Mid Century armchair model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson made of birch and hemp weave
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in München, DE
Original Mid Century armchair model "Eva" made of birch and braided hemp straps.
Designed by the well-known Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Made in Sweden
Very good, well-kept vintage condition with very few signs of wear.
No scratches or bumps at the wooden frame. And most importantly, the legs are very clean.
The seat belts...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Hemp, Birch
Pair of original 1950s armchairs model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson made of birch
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in München, DE
Pair of original Mid Century armchairs model "Eva" made of birch and braided hemp straps.
Designed by the well-known Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Made in Sweden
Very good, well-kept vintage condition with very few signs of wear.
No scratches or bumps at the wooden frame. And most importantly, the legs are very clean.
The seat belts...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Hemp, Birch
Mid Century armchair model "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson made of birch and hemp weave
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in München, DE
Original Mid Century armchair model "Eva" made of birch and braided hemp straps.
Designed by the well-known Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Made in Sweden
Very good, well-kept vintage condition with very few signs of wear.
No scratches or bumps at the wooden frame. And most importantly, the legs are very clean.
The seat belts...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Birch, Hemp
Mattson Original Eva lounge chair from 1962
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is in worn original condition. Wood reading tray...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Bentwood
Bruno Mathsson High Back Armchair Model "Eva" Produced by Karl Mathsson, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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 Armchairs
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Paper, Birch
Pair of Mina Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Midcentury tufted leather 'Mina' armchairs designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
The chair have beautiful and elegant beech wooden frames upholstered with high quality leather.
Go...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Birch, Leather, Textile
'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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 Armchairs
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Canvas, Birch
Mid-Century 'Mina' Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Mathsson International, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Helsinki, FI
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
Iconic Mid-Century seating in leather upholstery. Ma...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Birch
'Pernilla' Armchair and Footstool Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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 Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Birch
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Wood
Bruno Mathsson Mid-Century Easy Chair "Arbetsstolen" Produced in Sweden, 1960s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare easy chair model "Arbetsstolen" designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson i Värnamo, Sweden. In good vintage condition with small signs from age and use. Si...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Birch, Paper
1969, Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Pernilla Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Karin Easy Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "Karin by Bruno Mathsson. Original leather cushions.
Provenance: Polar Music Studio, Stockholm, installed when the studio was b...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pernille Easy Chair Designed By Bruno Mathsson Made By DUX From 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
The Pernilla armchair, designed by Bruno Mathsson and manufactured by Dux during the 1960s, represents a piece of Scandinavian furniture design. This chair, with its distinctive curv...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Leather Sofa "Eva" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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 ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
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Leather, Beech
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Ingrid Arm or Lounge Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of vintage high back ingrid arm or lounge chairs by the late great Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) for the venerable Swedish furniture store DUX. Restored and newly upholstered in a ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Pernilla 3 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1960, signed and dated.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Bruno Mathsson armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Bruno Mathsson armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Bruno Mathsson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden, and Yngve Ekström. Prices for Bruno Mathsson armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,132 and can go as high as $16,896, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,804.
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