Pernilla 69 brown leather lounge chair and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for DUX

Bruno Mathssons comfortable design classic Pernilla and accompanying ottomat. The original chair was produced in 1944, and this belongs to the versions that wee created for the bed company DUX in 1969. Side cushions that are possible to remove. Brown leather and black frame in excellent condition. 

With: 85 cm
Height: 99 cm
Width: 90 cm

Bruno Mathsson (1907–1988) was a renowned Swedish furniture designer and architect known for his modernist and functionalist approach. Born in Värnamo, Sweden, into a family of master cabinetmakers, Mathsson developed an early interest in furniture craftsmanship. He combined traditional Swedish woodworking techniques with innovative ideas about ergonomics and comfort.

In the 1930s, Mathsson gained recognition for his elegantly curved chairs made of laminated wood and webbing, such as the iconic Pernilla and Eva chairs. His designs emphasized simplicity, lightness, and human-centered form, often drawing inspiration from nature and modern architecture.

Mathsson’s work had a major influence on Scandinavian design and was internationally acclaimed. In addition to furniture, he also designed glass-walled houses that reflected his belief in functional living environments with strong connections to nature.

Today, Bruno Mathsson is considered one of the pioneers of modern Swedish design, and his creations remain popular among collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.