Bruno Mathsson

Bruno Mathsson (1907–1988) was a Swedish architect and designer.

Bruno Mathsson in brief

Born
1907
Died
1988
Known for
architect and designer
Place of birth
Värnamo
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Overview

Born at Värnamo in 1907, died at Värnamo in 1988.

In detail

The authority associates the name with functionalism and modernism.

Work by Bruno Mathsson is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Design Museum Gent, Museum of Modern Art, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and Nationalmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Prince Eugen Medal and Professor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Bruno Mathsson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q321453: Bruno Mathsson

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