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Bruno Mathsson easy chair

Item number: 116934Category: Seating
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This early example of the easy chair model Eva was designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1941 and produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden. It is constructed from laminated birch, a technique Mathsson frequently employed to achieve organic, flowing forms that combine strength with lightness. The seat and backrest are made with original red hemp webbing, woven in a wide strap pattern that follows the natural curves of the frame. This material choice reflects Mathsson’s dedication to functional comfort, ventilation, and adaptability of the seating surface to the human body.

The chair displays Mathsson’s characteristic balance of sculptural elegance and ergonomic function. Its continuous S-shaped profile, extending from the high backrest through the seat to the front edge, exemplifies his approach to designing furniture around the principles of sitting comfort. The bent birch frame emphasizes the Scandinavian modernist preference for natural materials and refined craftsmanship, while the woven hemp contributes to both tactile quality and durability. Over time, the red webbing has developed patina and signs of use, which add depth and authenticity to its surface.

Bruno Mathsson was one of Sweden’s most influential designers of the twentieth century, with a career defined by innovations in seating design and experiments with bentwood techniques. The Eva model is one of his most iconic and enduring designs, embodying both modernist aesthetics and practical usability. Produced by Karl Mathsson, the family workshop in Värnamo, each chair was manufactured to the highest standards of Swedish cabinetmaking traditions.

The chair remains in good vintage condition with visible signs of usage and wear consistent with age, particularly in the webbing and wooden surfaces. These traces highlight the piece’s history and authenticity, and they are typical for furniture of this period that has been preserved in original condition.

Dimensions: width 49 cm (19.3 in), depth 68 cm (26.8 in), height 83.5 cm (32.9 in), seat height 38 cm (15.0 in)

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
W: 49 / D: 68 / H: 83.5
ProducerFirma Karl Mathsson
Decade1940s
CountrySweden
StyleMid Century, Scandinavian Modern
MaterialBirch, Webbing
Designed in1941
Item Number116934
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Designer

Bruno Karlsson

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