Pernilla Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, (1960s) Sweden

The Pernilla lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in1945, not under going production in Sweden until the 1960s.

Measures Height: 98 cm , Width: 85 cm , Depth: 90 cm , Seat Height: 42 cm

Bruno Mathsson (1907–1988) was born in Värnamo into a family of cabinetmakers, where he developed an early understanding of craftsmanship and materials. Mathsson's design philosophy focused on functionality, comfort, and elegance, often exploring how the human body naturally rests. In the 1930s, he began experimenting with laminated wood and webbing, developing a distinctive style rooted in ergonomics and simplicity.

One of his most iconic designs is the Pernilla chair, created in the 1940s and named after a Swedish journalist. With its flowing, organic form and webbed seat and backrest, the Pernilla exemplifies Mathsson's interest in designing for the body's contours. Its bentwood frame and reclining posture made it a symbol of Scandinavian modernism and an enduring piece in 20th-century furniture design. Mathsson also worked as an architect and collaborated with manufacturers such as Firma Karl Mathsson and DUX. His legacy remains central to discussions of form, function, and comfort in modern design.