During the 20th century, furniture and architecture have been characteristically functional. This functionalism involves a clear perception of society and human kind -a belief that, with technological development, we have advanced so far that we can stand alone, with no need of images and symbols. But this cultural “evolution”has encountered resistance in the past few decades; development is continuing, but we do not feel that we are developing. In this standstill, people are tempted and, perhaps, forced to seek new images. Mats Theselius furniture projects various images and potential associations that are remote from clinical functionalism. Thus, the bear more resemblance to furniture predating the modern period. Various stylistic features and materials are juxtaposed. in a functional and logical world, they bear o pictorial language that gives them in situ, the aspect of objects from a world we recognise, yet one that is unfamiliar. Perhaps, quite simply, it is a world we have not yet seen.
Jan Åman
Biography
Born in Stockholm 1956 University College of Arts Crafts and Design Konstfack, small scale architecture Stockholm 1979-84
Professor at HDK School of design & crafts, Chalmers University, Gothenburg 1995-96.
Associate of The Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts 2011-
Mats Theselius works in the field between art & design. Mats works with different design commissions as well as his own production, exhibitions, set design, installations, books, film and music. Mats Theselius also produces his own unique custom made armchairs.
http://www.theselius.com
Bruno Mathsson’s prize celebrates 40 years with extensive exhibition @ Vandalorum
26 October 2024–15 June 2025 In 2024, it will be 40 years since the Bruno …
Mats Theselius & Jonas Theselius @ Galleri Cupido
Two Step Mats Theselius & Jonas Theselius Furniture, Objects & Paintings Preview Thursday, September 26, …
Bruno + 35 Mathsson Prize Winners @ Sven-Harrys konstmuseum
26th January – 7th April 2024 For the first time, Bruno Mathsson’s timeless furniture is …
Marrakech Design is now launching a brand-new series with Mats Theselius: DOTS
NEW COLLECTION FROM MATS THESELIUS! DOTS COLLECTION! Marrakech Design is now launching a brand-new series …
Cassis table – The tables look like tables design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Since I’ve hardly designed any tables, I often get asked if I could draw …
Using old roofing sheets for my armchairs seemed to have its own evolution – Mats Theselius – Källemo
GRACE armchair design by Mats Theselius. This armchair adventure began when I was asked* to …
Travel as a tool @ Vandalorum
27 March – 19 September is a joint Nordic exhibition that considers the significance of …
Typical design language with generous comfort and a high degree of craftsmanship in the design by Mats Theselius
The GRACE armchair has Mats Theselius’ typical design language with generous comfort and a high …
This year Källemo present, among other things, Mats Theselius’ latest creation Grace – Collection Källemo
GRACE Mats Theselius. Seat and back in cold foam. Inside upholstered with leather. Outside with …
Easy Chair Koppar by Mats Theselius – Källemo
“THE IDEA FOR THIS CHAIR goes back to cubism and early `machine´ functionalism — Juan …
String celebrates 70 years – launching exclusive limited edition by Mats Theselius
String celebrates 70 years – launching exclusive limited edition of String Pocket. In 1949 Nisse …
Armstrong by Mats Theselius – Källemo
ARMSTRONG by Mats Theselius Aluminum, leather. Armrest in birch. H 73, W 62, D 57, …
National Geographic by Mats Theselius – Källemo
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC by Mats Theselius Glass doors. Stained in green, brass details. Base in oiled …
Theselius Noir easychair by Mats Theselius – Källemo
NOIR design by Mats Theselius Black oxide steel plate, legs in black-anodized aluminum. Black leather …
Theselius Noir design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
NOIR by Mats Theselius Black oxide steel plate, legs in black-anodized aluminum. Black leather Wild …
Grand Piano by Mats Theselius
Mats Theselius designed a grand piano for Gummifabriken in Värnamo, Sweden The grand piano will …
Bruno sofa by Mats Theselius – Källemo
The icon easy chair Bruno har extended into a sofa. BRUNO SOFA by Mats Theselius …
INSIDE architecture by Åke Axelsson, Jonas Bohlin, Mats Theselius @ Konstakademien
INSIDE architecture by Åke Axelsson, Jonas Bohlin, Mats Theselius 3 feb -11 mars på …
Sven by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Sven by Mats Theselius H50 L120 D60 cm Legs in chrome or coppered. Table top …
Frame design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Frame by Mats Theselius H75 D63 W63 S.H41 cm Lasercut steelframe. Armrest in ebony. …
Theselius @ Galleri Sebastian Schildt
MATS THESELIUS – NEW WORKS 6 February – 26 February Designer Mats Theselius presents new …
Scandinavian metals mobile. March 25 to April 8, 2016
Korg by Mats Theselius – Källemo
KORG by Mats Theselius Steel frame in chrome or copper. Moulded frame in ash, down …
Sven by Mats Theselius – Källemo
SVEN by Mats Theselius Table top in limestone. Steel frame in chrome or copper. h …
National Geographics by Mats Theselius – Källemo
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC by Mats Theselius 25 year anniversary edition, limited edition of 220 pcs. height …
Artipelag – Mats Theselius 8/7–23/8 2015
8 July 2015 to 23 August 2015 Mats Theselius – Urban Cowboy from Artipelag on …
Mats Theselius – Urban Cowboy @ Artipelag 2015
8 July 2015 to 23 August 2015 Mats Theselius (b. In Stockholm, 1956), educated at …
The wood steel leather collection – minus tio
For the 2015 spring collection minus tio has deepened the work with wood steel and …
Sitt skönt! frimärken med svensk stoldesign
Sitt skönt! Motiven är svensk stoldesign. Stolarna som visas är Hug (Anna von Schewen), Lilla …
T 15 by Mats Theselius – Gemla
Easychair T 15 design by Mats Theselius. On February 4, at the Stockholm Furniture and …
Ingo by Mats Theselius – Källemo
INGO easychair Rivet prime leather. Seat in leather with latex foam. Steel frame in chrome …
Hållbart 25/1–16/3 2014
25 januari – 16 mars – Kulturcentrum Anna Kraitz Mats Theselius Rolf Hanson Vår ambition är …
The Wallpaper* Workspace, 21 – 31 Mars 2013
Venue: Howick Place, Victoria, south west London An exhibition showcasing the ‘office of the future’ …
Billboard by Mats Theselius & Andreas Roth – minus tio
During Stockholm Furniture Fair 2013 minus tio premiers a brand new product line by Mats …
Easychair 13 design by Mats Theselius – Gemla
Easychair 13 by Mats Theselius is designed for Gemla, the renowned Swedish bentwood factory from …
Armchair Club design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Armchair CLUB by Mats Theselius, molded wood frame, steel base coated with tin or black …
Fotstool Bruno design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Fotstool BRUNO by Mats Theselius Leather, steel frame in chrome or copper. Pall BRUNO …
Nordic Design Today 2013 @ Vandalorum
Exhibition of the World’ s Largest Design Prize at Vandalarum VANDALORUM is honared to …
Hommage á Sigurd Lewerentz by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Verdigris coated copper plates from the Petri Church in Klippan. Armrests in ebony, coppered steelframe. …
Birdland Easychair by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Easychair. Birch veneer backrest, chrome, steel, corian armrest, Tärnsjö leather. Limited edition of 360 pcs. …
Aluminium sofa design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
ALUMINIUM sofa, Design Mats Theselius L 140, D 61, H 73, SH 45 cm. Mats …
Stjärnporträtt 2010 @ Form/Design Center
Sommarens utställningar på Form/Design Center Stjärnporträtt 24 juni – 29 augusti 2010 “Design – ordet …
Pinocchio by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Pinocchio design by Mats Theselius h. 75, d 44, b, 37, sh. 45 Chair. Solid …
The easychair Star design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Star easychair design by Mats Theselius Seat and back in cold foam. Steel frame in …
The easychair Star Limited Edition has it´s background in Mats Theselius passion in, and life with music – Källemo
Star Limited Edition design by Mats Theselius h 82, w 59, d 62 cm Pearl, …
Table TRAPETS design by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Table TRAPETS by Mats Theselius Lacquered steel table with pull-out drawer cassettes, pad in core …
Armchair THESELIUS / WOOD by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Armchair THESELIUS / WOOD by Mats Theselius Molded frame in birch, oak or lasered in …
On stage Mats Theselius 15/6-13/8 2006 @ Form/Design Center
PÅ SCEN MATS THESELIUS 15 juni – 13 augusti 2006 Den ytterst mångsidige designern och …
Easy chair ATLANTIC by Mats Theselius – Källemo
Easy chair ATLANTIC by Mats Theselius Mats Theselius does it again: An easy chair in …
Mats Theselius unika fåtölj Norrsken till Kronprinsessan Victoria
Pressmeddelande Foto: Robert Eldrim, Medljus Mats Theselius fortsätter designa unika fåtöljer som bara tillverkas i …
Mats Theselius presents a new armchair in brass, named El Rey – Källemo Collection
El Rey for Källemo, Sweden This year, Mats Theselius presents a new armchair in brass, …