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Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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
Swedish Modern Berlin Daybed T303 by Bruno Mathsson 1960
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime stamped Berlin daybed model #T303 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in Varnamo, Sweden 1960. Crafted from blonde beechwood in the Scandinavian modern style o...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Berlin T303 Daybed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Portland, OR
Rare model Berlin daybed by Bruno Mathsson in Beech. Platform daybed features lovely sculptural lines and it’s quality construction makes it e...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Beech

Rare 'Berlin' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, 1957
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A rare and beautiful ‘Berlin’ daybed designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson in 1957. It was first shown in 1957 at the International Building Exhibition in Berlin where it rece...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Wool, Beech

Rare ‘Berlin’ daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1969
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare ‘Berlin’ daybed designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1969. This first edition daybed has the original canvas upholstery with leather cognac buttons. The fr...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Beech

Original Vintage "Berlin 57" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson Signed
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in East Hampton, NY
A totally original piece from Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, with a newly upholstered cushion in a cotton/linen thick weave natural fabric (preserving the original design). ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Cotton, Linen, Beech

1950’s Bruno Mathsson ‘T-303’ ‘Berlin daybed’ in Beech
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Daybed Model T-303 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Sweden 1950’s. This model was first presented at the International Building Exhibition in Berlin, as a result it is...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

'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 original Beige cover with leather buttons. This model was originally shown at the Berlin International building exhi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Leather, Fabric, Beech

"Paris" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Jute, Birch

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.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Leather, Beech

Bruno Matthsson 'Paris' Daybed C. 1937
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bruno Mathsson 'Paris' chaise lounge. Designed in 1936 for the 1937 edition of the Paris International Exposition. Manufactured by Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden c. 1937. Birch...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Hemp, Birch, Bentwood

Berlin Daybed by Bruno Mathsson Sweden, circa 1960
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Chic "Berlin" daybed by Swedish modern master, Bruno Mathsson. Made by Firma Karl Mathsson Sweden, circa 1960 Molded Beech, new upholstery Measures: 80" L x 40" W x 18.5" H. Bruno M...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bruno Mathsson Daybeds

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Upholstery, Beech

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Bruno Mathsson daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Bruno Mathsson daybeds 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 daybeds, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original daybeds 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 daybeds by Peter Hvidt, Børge Mogensen, and Tord Bjorklund. Prices for Bruno Mathsson daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,183 and can go as high as $29,109, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,308.

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