3-Seater Eva Sofa by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson

Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson
Design: 1940s | Manufactured: 1960s

Bruno Mathsson’s “Eva” sofa, designed in the 1940s, is an exemplary piece that showcases his mastery of form, function, and material innovation. This iconic sofa is characterized by its clean, organic lines and ergonomic design, reflecting Mathsson’s deep commitment to user comfort and practicality. Constructed with a bentwood frame and often upholstered in leather, the Eva sofa exemplifies the seamless integration of traditional craftsmanship with modernist aesthetics. Its lightweight yet sturdy structure demonstrates Mathsson’s skill in utilizing bent and laminated wood techniques to create furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. The Eva sofa’s timeless design has ensured its enduring popularity, making it a staple in both residential and commercial spaces, and a testament to Mathsson’s lasting impact on modern furniture design.

Mathsson created chairs featuring webbing as a lighter alternative to the heavier springs, stuffing, and upholstery found in pricier easy chairs. To ensure maximum comfort, he designed a new type of frame, contoured to follow the natural curves of the human body, allowing the chair to adapt to the person sitting in it rather than the person adapting to the chair.

Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) was a renowned Swedish furniture designer and architect, celebrated for his pioneering work in functionalism and modernist design. His innovative use of materials and wood techniques, revolutionized furniture design. Mathsson’s creations, such as the “Pernilla” chair and the “Eva” chair, are distinguished by their ergonomic forms, clean lines, and minimalist aesthetic.

His work seamlessly blends functionality with elegance, prioritizing comfort and human-centric design. Mathsson’s influence extends beyond Sweden, leaving an indelible mark on 20th-century furniture design and solidifying his legacy as a key figure in modernism.

“As standard we (Bruno Mathsson International) use leather from Elmo Sweden AB, that retrieves its raw materials and tanning it in Sweden. The leather Elmosoft is a so called semi-aniline leather, which means that it is dyed through and with a treatment that increase durability without sacrificing the feeling of leather”.

This sofa has a makers mark.