Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Swedish, 1913-1988
Vintage Yngve Ekström furniture embodies the beauty and simplicity of the Scandinavian modern style. The Swedish designer, architect and woodworker created clean-lined hardwood pieces with sophisticated details and flourishes. He was known for his comfortable lounge chair designs as well as chic cocktail tables and handsome highboard cabinets.
Ekström was born in 1913 in Småland, home to Sweden’s oldest furniture factory, Hagafors Stolfabrik. After his father died, he began working at the factory. In 1945, Ekström and his older brother, Jerker Ekström, opened ESE Möbler, a furniture company headquartered in their hometown. In 1952, they received acclaim for their innovative Thema chair. The laminated veneer chair was packed flat for easy shipping so customers could assemble it at home. Ekström followed it with the 1955 Arka chair for the furniture manufacturer Stolab. A spindle backrest and spacious curved seat gave the chair comfort and style.
Ekström’s most popular design was the 1956 Lamino chair. Still in production, the minimalist wooden-frame chair features a sinuous and inviting profile with a high backrest. Looking back at his well-loved design, Ekström said: “To have designed one good chair might not be a bad life’s work.”
After Ekström’s brother left the company, he changed the name to Swedese. Ekström sold Swedese in 1974, but continued to design for it until he died in 1988. His furniture is in museum collections around the world, including the National Museum in Stockholm, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Victoria & Albert museum in London. In 1999, Swedish design magazine Sköna Hems named the Lamino chair the “20th-Century’s Best Swedish Furniture Design.”
Swedese, which still occupies its original building in Småland, partnered with artist Kustaa Saksi in 2017 to update the iconic Lamino chair.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Yngve Ekström seating, tables, storage cabinets and more.
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Creator: Yngve Ekström
Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Pine Longue Chair 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Pine
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs+ Matching Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This set of 2 danish lounge chairs with matching ottoman was designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Pastoe in the 1960s. The items have been reupholstered in ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Armchair with Stool / Ottoman for Swedese Circa 1950
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic and timeless Lamino Chair Designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese.
While the chair and coordinating ottoman / Stool were designed in the mid 20th Century, they hold their ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Linen, Walnut
Swedish Modern "Anders" Lounge Chair, Yngve Ekström, Birch & Saddle Girth, 1945
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Anders" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström made in the late 1940s at his own workshop Swedese. The chair is made from solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina and the original s...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Birch
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Lounge Chair with ottoman, patinated leather
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair with ottoman, frame of oak
Original patinated leather.
Model Lamino, made by Swedese.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Tan Suede Leather by Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair in Tan Suede Leather. Wood is Very Nice Condition! This one saw a lot of use so leather sling is well ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Oak, Teak
Pair Of Circle Lounge Chairs By Yngve Ekström For Swedese, Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern, circle lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden feature white lacquered, circular hoop, beech wood frames wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Beech
Yngve Ekström: "Lamino" Lounge Chair
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yngve Ekström: "Lamino" Lounge Chair
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Sheepskin, Beech
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Brown Leather by Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair in Brown Leather. Very Nice Condition! This one sat in the corner of a formal Living Room so saw very little...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Oak, Teak
Pair of Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs for Swedese, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs for Swedese, 1960s
We recovered the seats with a down pillow top on cold foam and added leather piping and lea...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Linen, Foam, Pine, Down
Mid-Century Oak & Leather Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Helsinki, FI
Lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Swedese in the 1960s. Structure in oak wood and cognaq leather uphostery. The chair is marked by the maker.
Good vintage c...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Original black leather Lamino lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The Lamino chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese is a classic piece of Scandinavian design that combines simplicity, comfort and elegance. The chair has a curved wooden frame that supp...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Teak
Round Chair By Yngve Ekstrom Arka Vintage Maple Armchair, Made In Sweden
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Arka chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom and executed by Stolab of sweden. These chairs are fabulously unique in terms of their proportions and are refined...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Wood
1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino for Swedese Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino chair for Swedese Scandinavian Modern design is stamped, Made In Sweden.
A Scandinavian Modern
Design of the 1960s by Yngv...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Brass
Pair of Newly Upholstered Yngve Ekström 'Lästo' and 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Newly Upholstered Yngve Ekström 'Lästo' and 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs with sculpted wooden frame and beautifully curved armrests. The measurements given apply to the Lästo Chair...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Oak
Beautiful Rare Original 1950s Yngve Ekström Circle Chair for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare original 1950s Circle Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Made in Sweden.
Solid wood frame painted white with original upholstery in dark blue.
Very nice, typical Sc...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Yngve Ekström Easy Chair Model 'Rondino' for Swedes Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, FR
Yngve Ekström easy chair Model 'Rondino' For Swedes Sweden, 1970s
structure and Upholstery in good conditio but the original fabric is torn and heavy wear need to be replaced ( see ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Sheepskin 'Off White'. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Yngve Ekstrom Classic Modern Lamino Chair Swedish Easy Chair 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lamino Lounge Chair
1960s Yngve Ekstrom, Lamino Chair for SWEDESE
Lamino easy chair is a classic modern Swedish design in an elegant organic shape
3...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Suede, Teak
Three Swedish 1950s Cocktail "Circle" Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Three beautiful 1950s Laminett Circle chairs by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom.
With striking hoop frames on tapered legs, the seat and backrest in original yellow linen fabric...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather 'Elmo Baltique 43001'. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Yngve Ekström 'Arka' Armchair in Oak
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 'Arka' armchair, oak, Sweden, 1955
This armchair is a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. This spindle back chair is known for its comfort and durability with a very elegant look from every point of view. A well-preserved chair that is clear in its execution where all possible decorative conceits are left out.
Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) was a Swedish furniture designer, wood carver and architect. Ekström was one of the pioneers of what we nowadays call modern Scandinavian furniture...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Arka Oak Chair by Yngve Ekström, by Ab Stolfabriks, Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, sculptural lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström.
Simple and stylish Swedish furniture design, in highly attractive, warm oak wood.
Elegantly curved backrest and a elliptical seat on tapering legs.
Manufactured by AB Stolfabriks.
Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden's most prominent furniture designers. He also worked as an architect and sculptor and designed logos, catalogs, and advertisements. He began his career at a sawmill, where he learned to work with wooden materials. Meanwhile, he studied drawing, painting, sculpture, art history, music, and home decoration. His furniture is characterized by straight, tight lines in bendable wood. Several are now considered design classics, such as the Lamino...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
The lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese are a rare find, a true gem of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. These chairs are a testamen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Pine
Yngve Ekström Modell Melano Swedese Ox Red Leather Highback Lounge Chair Beech
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Yngve Ekström Modell Melano Highback easy lounge chair with ottomane.
Oxred leather in beech wood.
The chair is comfortable and has a beautiful vinatge patina.
Measures:
Chair...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Yngve Ekström Circle Lounge Chair Swedese, Sweden, 1960
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculptural lounge chair model Circle designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden 1960. It has a wide elliptical seat and elegantly curved spindled backrest on four taperi...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Oak and Sheepskin 'Sahara'
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in Oak and 'Sahara' Sheepskin. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most ic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekström with Cognac Colored Leather Made by Swedese Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Lamino lounge chair with frame of steam bend plywood of beech and smooth cognac colored leather seats. This particular item is with leather stitching.
The lounge chair is designed ...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1960's Ruster Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, FR
The notable Ruster Danish lounge chair by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and edited by Pastoe in the 1960s.
The leather is in its original condition, the frame has been expertly re-f...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Yngve Ekström Black Original "Circle" Chair for Swedese, 1960s, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in The Hague, NL
Classical Scandinavian Modern period lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured in 1960s period for Swedese, Sweden.
With colleagues like Aalto, Mathsson, Jacobsen and Kjaerholm, Yngve Ekström was part of the Postwar modern...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Wood, Fabric
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in White Ash and Charcoal Sheepskin
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in laminated white ash and sheepskin 'Charcoal'.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Yngve Ekström Modell Lästo Swedese Cherry Blossom Easy Lounge Chair Oak Set of 2
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Yngve Ekström Modell Lästo easy chair.
Produced by Swedese.
Sculptured armrests in solid oak wood.
The fabric is covered in beautiful cherry blossom mohair.
Timless design ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Markington, GB
Classic 20th century Yngve Ekström 1960s circle chairs, newly upholstered. Designed for Swedese.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
By Møbel AB Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s.
Designer: Yngve Ekström
Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden.
Country: Sweden
Mo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955 Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955, Sweden.
Its design shows the famed sleek chic of ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Yngve Ekström Easy Chairs by Ese-Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by ESE-Möbler in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
"Lamino" Easy Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Skokie, IL
"Lamino" Easy Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
The "Lamino" Easy Chair in oak and teak by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese. It was made in Sweden, and the maker's mark is incised on the ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom High Back Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese. Molded Oak Frame with Teak Armrests. Upholstered in the last couple years in a Faux Lambskin Material. Looks and feels great! Small size...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Lamino Chair + Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Sweden. Reupholstered in green dyed Mongolian curly lamb fur. Full beech wood frame.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur
Pair of Yngve Ekström Lamino Teak with Cowhide Lounge Chairs for Swedese, 1950s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fantastic 1950s Yngve Ekström teak Lamino lounge chairs with cowhide upholstery for Swedese.
Striking handcrafted bentwood teak frames with a sinuous and sleek profile t...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Teak, Cowhide, Fabric, Bentwood
Original Mid Century Lounge Chair “Lamino” by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Lounge Chair model “Lamino” by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950s. Beautifully curved frame made of solid oak bentwood and armrests made of teak. The chair has been reupholstered in co...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Easy Chair in Beech by Yngve Ekström for Swedese model Lamino, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice easy chair by Yngve Ekström model Lamino from Sweden. The chair has a typical Scandinavian design and is executed in beech wood and red fabric. The design is from 1956, however,...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Wood, Beech
Yngve Ekström lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Yngve Ekström lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Yngve Ekström lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 39 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Alf Svensson, Folke Ohlsson, and Dux of Sweden. Prices for Yngve Ekström lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $809 and can go as high as $14,139, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,540.