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.
Early 'Super Ellipse' Dining Table by Piet Hein for Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Piet Hein
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
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
Mid Century Extension Dining Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century extension dining table with three leaves. The table features four tapering legs with architectural and stylized stretchers which radiate down from the center. The ...
Walnut
Frits Henningsen Danish Dining Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Mahogany dining table, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. This dining table is currently being refinished and the leaves will be re-veneered, as their veneer was missing when we purchased the set. It expands from a compact 43" circle to an impressive 108.5" oval with all three of it's leaves installed. We also have the matching dining chairs from the same estate currently listed on 1stdibs. Please see last photos. This listing and pricing is for the dining table only.
Metal
Danish Vintage Dining Table by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage dining table by Arne Vodder. This was made in Denmark by Sibast, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with an elegant and st...
Wood
Rosengren Hansen Dining Table, Denmark 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinary dining table from one of Denmark's finest cabinet makers, Brande Mobelindustri. Designed with an elegant, restrained note by Henry Rosengren Hansen. In its condensed fo...
Teak
Danish Vintage Extending Dining Table by Rosengren Hansen
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Danish vintage dining table by Rosengren Hansen, dating from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality, with an elegant and stylish design. It has thin edges a...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table By Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table By Fritz Hansen, Denmark Fritz Hansen, also known as Republic of Fritz Hansen, is a Danish furniture design company. Designers who have worked for Fr...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table attributed to Bengt Ruda
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern dining table made of Golden Oak. A modern table with clean lines and a natural finish, it's the perfect relaxed backdrop for your next meal. The dining tab...
Oak
Danish Vintage Dining Table by John Mortensen
By Heltborg Møbler, John Mortensen
Located in London, GB
A very large, stylish and impressive Danish vintage dining table by John Mortensen. This was made by Heltborg Mobler in Denmark around the 1960’s. The quality is absolutely outstand...
Wood
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table in teak
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table in teak by Harry Rosengren Hansen. 2 extra leaves
Teak
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table in teak
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian dining table in teak by Harry Rosengren Hansen. 2 extra leaves
Teak
Danish mid-century modern dining table in solid teak model 311
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Danish mid-century modern dining table in solid teak model 311
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table “Maria Flap” by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Dining table “Maria Flap” designed by Bruno Mathsson for Mathsson International, Sweden. 1960.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dining table PK-54 with extensions
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dining table PK-54 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. Carrara marble tabletop with a pitted surface. Good condition, with a few rare small resto...
Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Table with Drop Leaves
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian dining table with drop leaves. 4 to 8 seats. Top in teak. Legs in oak. Measures: H 71 cm., W 130 / 19...
Oak, Teak
