Yngve Ekström Tables
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 for Dux Dining Set in Teak and Oak
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Oakland, CA
Dining set designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux of Sweden late 1950s early 1960s. The set is constructed of teak and oak, the dining chairs are of oak, leather, vinyl with brass hardwar...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Brass
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Karlstad, SE
Coffee table in pine by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970.
This table is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. The table...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
YNGVE EKSTRÖM Teak Guitar Pick Table
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful triangle shaped teak side table with brass inserts and wonderfully sculpted, bent legs. This table is the epidemy of mid-century design: lightweight, comfortable, and love...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Brass
Scandinavian Modern Extension Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rolling, rosewood, extension bar or serving cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden features a black laminate surface for mixing and lower shelf for storage. The cart exte...
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Mid-20th Century Yngve Ekström Tables
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Laminate, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Chunky Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare chunky coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden. This wonderful table has a gently rounded triangular teakwood top which si...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Wood, Oak, Teak
Early Yngve Ekström Guitar Pick Teak Side Table for Dux c1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful early model guitar pick table designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux c1950s, Sweden. Wonderful brass details and a floating top are just a couple very neat design details of thi...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Brass
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Coffee Table, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in London, GB
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese.
This coffee table is constructed from pine wood and features sleek lines and curved corners.
The compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces or as a side table.
A fantastic example of mid-century Swedish design, this coffee table would add a touch of vintage...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table Produced by Westbergs Möbler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden.
Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Formica, Rosewood
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern Night Stands or End Tables by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern night stands or end tables, designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden circa 1960s. constructed of a beech wood frame with sculptural compass legs and contrasting teak tops. Each table has brass hardware and a shallow drawer...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Wood
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Genarp, SE
A brutalist Swedish modern coffee table in solid pine designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970.
This table is made in solid pine and is mounted and dismantled by screwing...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s
Superb Mid Century Scandinavian Modern bar cart / drinks trolley by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Oak, Teak
1960's Swedish Design by Carl Malmsten Brigitta Dressing Table and Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten, Bodafors
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960's Swedish Design Brigitta set composed of a wooden dressing table design by Carl Malmsten with its matching wooden and bouclé fabric chair d...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Wood, Fabric
Scandinavian Side Table in Solid Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Side table in pine by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s.
This table is made of solid pine with a beautiful natural patina.
Condition: Good original condition with patina, slight...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
Yngve Ekstrōm, Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table, Westerberg Mōbler, Sweden
By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB, Yngve Ekström
Located in New York, NY
Yngve Ekström, Scandinavian Modern coffee table made by Westbergs Mobler, Tranås, Sweden circa 1950’s. The table is constructed from solid oak and teak which has been Cerused. The ta...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Oak, Teak
Modern Mahogany & Brass Coffee Table Designed by Yngve Ekström, for Westbergs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Mahogany & brass coffee table Designed by Yngve Ekström, for Westbergs Möbler
Sweden, Circa 950s
A understated sculptural mahogany coffee table, designed by renowned, Swed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for DUX, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisitely rare coffee table, executed in teak designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, featuring brass accents. Completely restored.
Other desi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table By Yngve Ekström For Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, Scandinavian modern, ebonized teak, side table by Yngve Ekström for Dux of Sweden features an elongated hexagonal shape top with brass c...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Tables
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Teak
3 Yngve Ekström Designed for DUX, Guitar Pick Tables Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three small tables is the shape of guitar picks, designed by Yngve Ekström for DUX of Sweden.
Three bent wood legs on each table, that most like...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful coffee table in solid pine designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970.
This table makes a great example of a Classic robust pine furniture made in Sweden. It’s made...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
Yngve Ekström Coffee / Side Table by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table / bench designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table Produced by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee / side table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Rosewood, Lacquer
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Table in Teak and Oak, 4/8 Seats
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian dining table in teak and oak legs, 4/8 seat, by Yngve Ekström.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Teak
Teak and Limed Oak Three-Legged Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dorchester, MA
This unusual Swedish modern table, designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, places an irregularly shaped teak top (narrowing from 36 inches to 15 inches) on a three-legged bas...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Oak, Teak
Rosewood & Brass Curved Leg Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rosewood coffee table made by Westbergs designed by Yngve Ekström.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Brass
Dymling Swedish Pine Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
Dymling Swedish Pine Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Pine
Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Källemo
Located in Brescia, IT
Serving table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and manufactured by Källemo, Sweden.
The ingenious flip-top slides sideways to create a large serving surface, complete with a b...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Tables
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Teak
Yngve Ekström tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Yngve Ekström tables 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 tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables by Yngve Ekström were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tables by Folke Ohlsson, Seffle Möbelfabrik AB, and David Rosén. Prices for Yngve Ekström tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $586 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,254.
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