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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Pernilla Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Sweden. Reupholstered in printed orange fabric. Birch frame.
Fabric, Birch
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen webbing. This later version has original webbing and is...
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
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
$1,776Sale 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
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
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
Bruno Mathsson Danish Modern Bentwood Eva Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bentwood "Eva" Model Lounge Chair, designed by Bruno Mathsson, and signed underneath, Sweden, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Beech
$5,466
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 70.87 in L 38.19 in
Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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...
Birch
$6,206 / set
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 34.65 in
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, Chaise Longue, Birch, Jute, Sweden, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A very early production chaise longue designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Karl Matthson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1936. With makers label specifying production year 1936. Seat Heigh...
Jute, Birch
$29,895
H 17.92 in W 85.83 in D 31.89 in
"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Pair of Bruno Mathsson "Jetson" Lounge Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Jetson Model Lounge Chairs, designed by Brumo Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1970s. They are constructed of chrome plated metal swivel frames with canvas and leather s...
Chrome, Metal
$11,958
H 35.04 in W 58.67 in D 19.69 in
Bruno Mathsson Chaise Longue Early Chair no. 36. Blue Webbing & Beech, 1939
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Bruno Mathsson chaise longue chair no. 36 with adjustable reading tray in elm wood. Dated manufacturer's paper label to the frame. Original blue paper weave webbing,...
Beech, Paper
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 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
Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Bruno Mathsson Manufacturer: Dux Era: 1960s Dimensions: 23 wide x 30 deep x 28 tall Seat: 17 wide x 18 deep x 16 tall Condition: Frame in excellent or...
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
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Ivan Schlechter, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage "Eva" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson made by Karl Mathsson in 1974. The beechwood and hemp webbings has a nice patina and the chair comes with a leather cover hand sewn by Iv...
Hemp, Beech, Leather
$5,694
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 70.87 in
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3 / T-108 by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge chair model Pernilla 3 / T-108 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Canvas, Birch
$4,327 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.3 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Eva Lounge Chairs by Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic pair of Eva lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1934 made of bent laminated beechwood frames and seats in woven natural hemp webbing, offering both lightness and er...
Beech
Bruno Mathsson perilla lounge chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful newly upholstered Bruno Mathsson perilla chair. Done in top grain cowhide and shearling lambs wool. The classic lines and timeless style of this classic are highlighted by ...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 33.08 in W 19.49 in D 27.56 in
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
Original Bruno Mathsson EVA Lounge Chair with Tan Webbing
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Chair probably about 20 years old. Was in a guest house on an Estate so I don't think it saw a lot of traffic. Overall in very nice shape. Webbing is in good ...
Cotton, Birch
Set of 6 "mio" stackable chairs by bruno mathsson for DUX circa 2003
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 6 "mio" stackable chairs by bruno mathsson for DUX circa 2003 Fabric needs some love but also fine as is. Chrome is in good condition.
Chrome
Sold
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
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 Eva Chair with New Webbing
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bruno Mathsson Eva Chair. Newly re-webbed with NOS correct webbing! Beautiful Condition to the wood! Chair is Sturdy and Solid. Graceful Beautiful Design!
Linen, Birch
1940's Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic vintage Eva chair by Bruno Mathsson from the early 1940's. Labelled with the designer year 1941 and makers signature. Original pape...
Papercord, Beech
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Easy Chair in Original Leather 1960's
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Eva" easy chair designed by Bruno Mathsson. Beech wood frame and honey brown woven leather. Produced by Mobler in the late 1960's. Rare to find in such good condition.
Leather, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Eva Easy Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bruno Mathsson Eva Chair Original Birch Frame Re-Webbed.
Birch
Pair of Brun Mathsson Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very desirable pair of Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" lounge chairs. Black webbing and black tufted, detachable leather head rest and arm rests. Stamped "Bruno Mathsson" Made in Sweden o...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Bruno Mathsson Thonet Style Mid Century Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Bruno Mathsson, Thonet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bruno Mathsson Thonet Style mid century bentwood dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 19 wide x 17 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches and chair clearance o...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in
Mid Century Swedish Easy Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva" for Karl M, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century Swedish easy chair by Bruno Mathsson, model "Eva" for Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, 1960s. Solid birch frame with original woven seat and back. Few signs of wear, overall ...
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful striking red ‘Mio’ Chairs in like new condition. Bruno Mathsson was a Swedish and internationally recognized designer and architect. He was an advocate of simplicity, beauty and elegance in form, which also applied to the furniture he designed. Mathsson’s furniture was innovative in technique as well as design, his production methods included the bending of laminated wood. Although his designs are from the 1930s and 1940s, his furniture is among the classic furniture of our time. In Denmark he designed the PH Superellipse Table...
Metal
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 3 Bentwood Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in New Windsor, NY
Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson , Varnamo, Sweden bentwood Pernilla 3/ T-108 Lounge chair. Lyrical, elegant and lightweight Bruno Mathsson design. Purchase...
Cotton, Birch
Sold
H 27.17 in W 23.23 in D 33.08 in
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Easy Chair in Birch and Leather, Sweden, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare easy arm chair designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson Värnamo in 1959. Signed and dated on the frame. The chair is in good ...
Leather, Birch
Pair of Pernilla 69 Armchair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful pair of Pernilla armchairs The classic and comfortable Pernilla 69 has a beech frame with supporting web. Cushions stuffed with polyether and fib...
Wood