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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$4,098Sale 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
Circa 1940 Eva Easy Chair By Bruno Mathsson For Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Norwich, England
An Eva easy chair by Swedish architect and designer Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Circa 1940. Labelled. The chair is made from laminated birch plywood and solid birch. It has t...
Jute, Birch, Bentwood
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
Super Ellipse Dining Table Model B614 With White Laminate By Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lejre, DK
Super Ellipse dining table model B614 designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson and Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. White laminate. Iconic Danish design classic. — Origin: Denmark — Des...
Chrome
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
$7,500 / set
Mirja Chairs for Dux, Sweden 1960's
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson in rare original red leather 24x32x23 Seat 17, Arm 22
Leather
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Original Photo of furniture by Bruno Mathsson / Sweden - 1945
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1952 - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic - suitable for framing - photographed by Illek and Paul jr
Paper
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Round Coffee Table, Danish Design, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson coffee table with new laquered white top. Chromed Bruno mathsson legs. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Bruno Mathsson Bookcase Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Steel
BRUNO MATHSSON SWEDiSH DUXIANA JETSON GREY LEATHER SWIVEL ARMCHAIR
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable, super comfortable, RRP £5999 Bruno Mathsson of Sweden 1907-1988 Jetson Swivel chrom...
Chrome
'Annika' Coffee Table by Bruno Mathsson, 1936
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this "Annika" coffee table designed by Bruno Mathsson, the table is composed of three elegantly sculpted birch legs which anchor the circular, teak top. The detail, richness...
Elm
'Berlin' daybed in beech by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Berlin' daybed with new mattress upholstered in 'Heritage Linen' fabric (color: Natura) with lambskin neck pillow on a patinated beech frame. Label from Illums Bolighus. Designed by...
Lambskin, Fabric, Beech
$1,816Sale 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
Teak 'Super-Circular' Table by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson for Fritz Hansen, 1968
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Early ‘Super-Circular’ dining table designed by Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson in 1968. This old version features a top in beautiful teak wood combined with a sleek and practical pedesta...
Metal
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
Bruno Mathsson, 'Annika' Table, Designed 1936, Beautiful Early Example pre-war
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
Bruno Mathsson (designer) Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden (manufacturer) 'Annika' low table, designed 1936. Curly birch top on laminated birch legs. Stamped to underside 'MADE IN SW...
Birch
Bruno Mathsson Side Table Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side / magazine table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Metal
‘Eva’ 3-Seater Sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Bruno Mathsson’s “Eva” sofa, designed in the 1940s, is an exemplary piece that showcases his mastery of form, function, and material innovation. This iconic sofa is characterized by ...
Leather, Beech
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson Dining Table with 2 Extension Leafs Super Elipse
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piet Hein & Bruno Mathsson dining table with new professional lacquered white plate. Two Extension leaf of 60 cms. Legs of chromed metal. Model Super Elipse...
Chrome
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
$4,989
Table by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, England
A large circular coffee table by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson. With a silver birch veneered top and beech legs, stamped to the underside of the top. Fantastic quality and design. ...
Beech, Birch
Beechwood Upholstered Chaise by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Beechwood upholstered chaise by Bruno Mathsson.
Fabric, Beech
1970s Cleft-Leg Side Table in Ash Wood by Bruno Mathsson
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Cleft-Leg side table in ash wood by Bruno Mathsson Large Bruno Mathsson’s square sized “cleft-leg” table originally designed in 1948 and manufactored by Karl Mathsson in 1973...
Ash
Shelf 'Book crib' model T-709 Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bruno Mathsson’s “Book crib” model T-709 is a refined example of Scandinavian vintage design where function and sculpture are perfectly aligne...
Birch
'Berlin 57' Daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A totally original piece from Bruno Mathsson dated 1968 and with fresh new cover in sand Alpaca fur by Pierre Frey with leather buttons. This model was originally shown at the Berlin...
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Original Bruno Mathsson Book Cradle for Karl Mathsson ( 1st Production Example )
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Bruno Mathsson Book Cradle for Karl Mathsson 1st Production Label still attached. Handwritten Date of '41 in pencil on top of Label. Des...
Birch
Dining table Superellips Designed by Bruno Mathsson 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ‘Superellipse’ dining table, designed by Bruno Mathsson in collaboration with Piet Hein during the 1960s, is an icon of Scandinavian modern design. Its distinctive superelliptica...
Metal
$15,136
Ultra Rare Wall Secretary
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
Designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1938 and made by Karl Mathsson. There is a common version in birch. This one is in masur birch! Located in hamburg.
$4,471Sale Price|40% Off
Very Rare Bruno Mathsson Sofa in Perfect Condition
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Munich, DE
No.T201 sofa designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1936 and made by Karl Mathsson. Re-upholstered to perfect condition. Vintage nos fabric. One from the first year...
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table Super Elliptic by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table Super Elliptic by Bruno Mathsson 4 seats. Original production year 1971. Rio rosewood top.
Rosewood
Shelf ‘Book crib’ designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, 1961
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Shelf ‘Book crib’ model T-709 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1961. Frame in elm, legs in laminated beech. Stamped. H: 25.5 cm / 10" L: 50 cm / 19 3/4'...
Beech, Elm
Bruno Mathsson Wall-Mounted Bookcase by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wall-mounted bookcase designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Bruno Mathsson International in Sweden.
Beech
Original Dux of Sweden EVA Sessel Bruno Mathsson Armchair Buche
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen schwedischen Armlehnstuhl "EVA" aus Buchenholz und Sattelleder von Dux of Sweden zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Bruno Mathsson aus dem Jahr 193...
Leather, Wood
Bruno Mathsson Side Table by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side / magazine table designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Metal
Early 'Super Ellipse' Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "super elipse" shaped dining table designed by Piet Hein featuring a teak wood top with chromed steel legs. This table is from the first year of manufacture (pre-Fritz Hansen produ...
Steel
Occasional Table “Annika” Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch. Measure: H: 50.5 cm / 20’’ D: 84.5 cm / 2’ 9 1/2’’.
Birch
Early Swedish Annika Coffee Table In Cuban Mahogany By Bruno Mathsson Circa 1940
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A graceful early "Annika" coffee table by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson. The Annika table was designed in 1936, this early example manufactured circa 1940....
Hardwood, Beech
1970s Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson Annika Coffee Table, 37 inches
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Annika Coffee Table, initially designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in 1936. This piece dates to the 1970s and was produced in Sweden. The design features gr...
Birch, Teak
'Annika' Table Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1936
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table Annika designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden. 1936. Elm top and birch legs. Measurements: H: 65 cm / 2' 2" D: 95 cm / 3' 1 7/8" This round “Annika” occasional table was manufactured in 1967 and designed in 1936; it is made of birch with a smooth Oregon pine top. Bruno Mathsson created various iterations of his “Annika” model — they come in three shapes with different wood combinations and various heights. They can be round with three legs, square with four legs, or rectangular with six legs, allowing exciting and contrasting combinations when grouped. While the design aesthetic is delicate, the table is very well-made because of the strong plywood. Bruno Mathsson’s love for nature pervades all his designs — he frequently slept outside in the forest or his garden on a specially designed foldable bed. His furniture shapes, particularly the legs, bring bull's horns or insects to mind. Mathsson was one of the most important Swedish designers of the 20th century. He was a contemporary of Alvar Aalto and Marcel Breuer, all of whom had already experimented with bent plywood during the 1930s. Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson's father, was the fifth generation in a family of master cabinet makers. He owned a furniture manufacturing company that produced the earlier pieces; later, they founded "Mathsson International”. The stamp indicates the manufacturing date and, sometimes, the design date. Bruno Mathsson often gave his furniture Swedish woman...
Birch, Elm
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
Modern "Pernilla" Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chireno, TX
Mid-Century Modern "Pernilla" lounge in Cognac leather by Bruno Mathsson for DUX (circa 1969-1979). Designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in 1969, the iconic bentwood frame Pernilla lou...
Leather, Linen, Beech, Birch
1960s Piet Hein / Bruno Mathsson / Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Coffee Table
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a teak coffee table, originally designed by Piet Hein, Bruno Mathsson, and Arne Jacobsen. This particular example was produced in the 1960s by Fritz Hansen. The design is com...
Steel
1968 Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson Music Reading Stand in Birch and Ash
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swedish music stand, initially designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson in 1936. This piece dates to 1968 and was produced in Sweden. The design features a tubula...
Steel
Price Upon Request
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...
Upholstery, Beech