BRUNO MATHSSON. "Jetson", armchair, Dux.

Steel frame. Leather upholstery. Height 96 cm.

Bruno Mathsson was a prominent Swedish furniture designer and architect born on January 13, 1907 in Värnamo, Sweden. He died on 17 August 1988 in the same city at the age of 81. Mathsson is known internationally as one of Sweden's most prominent furniture designers.

His early years were marked by his upbringing in Värnamo, where he grew up in a family with a long tradition of furniture production. He learned the carpentry trade from scratch in his father's workshop, but he soon aspired to explore new avenues in furniture design and was inspired by the ideals of functionalism.

Mathsson's first commissioned work, The Grasshopper, was drawn in 1931 for Värnamo hospital. Although initially not well received, it gave him the opportunity to experiment with new techniques and sitting mechanics. He developed bending gluing techniques and began experimenting with materials such as saddlery and solid wood to create comfortable and ergonomic chairs.

In 1936 he had his first solo exhibition at the Röhsska Konstslöjdmuseet, which was a breakthrough for him as a designer. He was invited to participate in the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937, where his furniture was well received and attracted international attention.

He strongly believed that the form of a piece of furniture or a building should be derived from its function. Mathsson always adapted his design to the human scale and strove to create welcoming and functional environments. His work has continued to inspire designers and architects over the years and has left a significant legacy in modern design.