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 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
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
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
$1,876Sale 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
$6,900 / set
Eva Chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Birch frames with woven nylon heavy weight military belt. We rewebbed these because the originals ...
Nylon, Birch
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
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
$3,049
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Scandinavian modern easy chair and lounge chair with stool model 2 Pernilla manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in 1944. The frame is m...
Leather, Beech, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
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
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...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Easy Chairs In Birch & fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Art Deco easy chairs. Armrest and legs in birch wood, seat with springs. Newly upholstered in petroleum grey linen-blend fabric from Pierre Frey. Sweden, circa 1930. ...
Wood, Birch
$3,013
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden No.2
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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
High back "Eva" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Balen, BE
Rare high back Eva lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941. This example is an amazingly well kept example of the first edition of this chair and is produced in the first yea...
Birch
The 'Eva' Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Eva Chair, designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in the 1930s, is a masterclass in functional elegance. Crafted from solid birch or beech wood, its f...
Canvas, Birch
$15,671
H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 37.8 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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...
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Migo"
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Bruno Mathsson, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model Migo, Mathsson International, 1982 A rare lounge chair with matching ottoman, model Migo, designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by...
Leather, Oak
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
$18,082
H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 20.08 in
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
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
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
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 69 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla 69 lounge chair and ottoman. DUX, Sweden, 1969. Leather, beech plywood, canvas. Chair measures: 38¼ h × 35 w × 37 d in (97 × 89 × ...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
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
Pink Jetson Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden Early 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Haderslev, DK
Jetson pink version by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden early 1970s. VIntage condition with wear to the armrest as shown on the close ups. no structural damages. all original w...
Chrome
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 Thonet, Bruno Mathsson
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 L 31.89 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