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.
Find vintage Bruno Mathsson dining tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Pernilla 69 lounge chair by DUX Sweden, circa 1970 laminated and steam-bent beech, canvas webbing chair: 38½ h × 29½ w × 35 d in Condition: Good overall condition. General wear exi...
Bentwood
Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vintage Pernilla 69 Lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson Sweden The Pernilla 69 is a classic easy chair designed by iconic Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. Bentwood beech fram...
Leather, Canvas, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair, Red Leather, Beech Frame, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated red leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. Price per chair
Leather, Beech
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated black leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Leather, Beech
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
Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of mid-century Swedish easy chairs, crafted in the 1960s by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. Celebrated for his innovative approach to functionalist furniture design, Mathsso...
Birch, Fabric, Textile
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
$3,550 / set
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
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion. Produced by ...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Pernilla Lounge Chair Ottoman Bruno Mathsson DUX 1970 Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage Pernilla lounge chair or easy chair with ottoman from bentwood and fabric in butter cream color by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, 1970s. Iconic lounge chair mod...
Fabric, Bentwood
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chairs in Saddle Leather, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of vintage "Eva" lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson manufactured at Dux in the 1970s. These rare examples are made from bent beechwood and beautifully patinated saddle leather. Des...
Leather, Beech
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
Bruno Mathsson "Eva" Lounge Chair by Karl Mathsson, 1970s
By Bruno Mathsson, Ivan Schlechter
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
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
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 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
Pernilla Leather Lounge Chair and foot stool by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chesham, GB
A Pernilla leather lounge chair and foot stool. Designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by Dux. 1960s. Leather and canvas on a bentwood beech frame, organic in form. Bruno Mathsson (...
Leather, Beech
Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs and structure with a beautiful weaved seating made of patinated leather straps. Th...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Jetson High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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 for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 2 of 2
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden. All three ch...
Steel, Chrome
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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...
Leather, Beech
Beautiful Lounge Chair Mod. Eva by Bruno Mathsson, 1960ies Sweden No.1
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson, a rare pair in rattan accompanied by a footstool for DUX. This ...
Rattan
Early Era Eva Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovely chair was designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Patinated beechwood frame and original natural fiber webbing. Linen head pillow with leather trimmings has so...
Beech
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Migo"
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl 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, 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 Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Leather, Beech
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
Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1938
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare early example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven jute seat and fully upholstered in soft sheepskin,...
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech, Jute
Bruno Mathsson Jetson Lounge Chair with patinated tan Leather
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Jetson loung chair with patinated tan leather. Frame in chromed steel. Made by DUX.
Steel
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
Pernilla Armchair - Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s (Design 1939)
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Milano, IT
Pernilla Armchair - Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s (Design 1939) A timeless icon of Scandinavian design, the Pernilla armchair was designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1939 and produced in ...
Leather, Wood
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
$4,105Sale Price / set|47% Off
Bruno Mathsson Scandinavian Mid Century Mirja Tan Leather Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
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
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
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
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
Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno 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
Bruno Mathsson, Mid-Century Modern, Mina Arm Chair, Grey Shearling, Pine, Sweden
By Mathsson International, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s Iconic Mid-Century seating in later sheepskin over te...
Sheepskin, Wood
"Vilstol 36" Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Borås, SE
"Vilstol 36" lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson. ca. 1936. Laminated beech, bleached linen webbing. Replaced webbing. Manufacture label dated 1939. Designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936, produced by Firma Karl Mathsson. One of the earliest commercial designs of Bruno Mathsson. Literature: Hedqvist, Hedvig, Bruno Mathsson, Orosdi-Back, Stockholm, 2014, p. 50, 72 Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) is one of Swedens most internationally recognised designers. He made a breakthrough with his first exhibition held at Röhsska Konstslöjdmuseet in Gothenburg in 1936. He continued to gain attention at the Paris Expo...
Fabric, Beech
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
Bruno Mathsson Easy Chairs Model Eva Hög by Karl Mathsson AB in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Eva hög designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo, Sweden.
Leather, Oak
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 ...
Leather, Beech
Early Bruno Mathsson model 36 easy chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Highland, IN
Among the earliest of Bruno Mathsson's designs is this rare model 36 easy chair. It features interesting details that were changed in later production. The le...
Beech, Leather
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
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
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 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
$7,157Sale 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
“Eva” Easy Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare “Eva” easy chair designed by Bruno Mathsson, featuring its original green webbing — a colour seldom encountered — and fitted with the uncommon, adjustable reading table attachme...
Birch
Eva Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson in Leather circa 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Eva lounge chair by architect Bruno Mathsson with early labeling and redone in a rich earth tone leather. Originally designed in the 1930s this is a 1940s production piece and ...
Leather, Beech
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 "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
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
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
$2,839Sale 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
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
Bruno Mathsson Eva Armchairs in Birch & Linen, Swedish Design 1960’s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Scandinavian armchairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by DUX Sweden in the 1960’s. A simple and elegant design by one of the preeminent Scandinavian designers o...
Linen, Birch
Two Fine Lounge Armchairs in the style of Bruno Mathsson, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Two fine lounge armchairs in the style of Bruno Mathsson, upholstered with leather and chromed steel, 1960s.
Leather