Yngve Ekström for Swedese Coffee Table, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Swedese (Manufacturer),Yngve Ekström (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This coffee table is in good condition with a lovely aged wood patina. There are two slight ring marks as pictured.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
Yngve Ekström
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric 2 Seat Sofa, 1960sBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in London, GBYngve 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 2-seat sofa is constructed from a pine wood frame with sleek lines and curved corners. The sofa is formed of two separate seats next to each other with individual seat and back cushions, upholstered in grey fabric with button tufting detailing. A fantastic example of mid-century Swedish design, this sofa would add a touch of vintage...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsPine
- Yngve Ekström for Swedese Grey Fabric Sofa and Footstool, 1960sBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in London, GBYngve 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. The sofa is formed of two separate seats next to each other with individual seat and back cushions, upholstered in grey fabric with button tufting detailing, while the footstool also has a matching grey cushion. The footstool is constructed from a pine wood frame with sleek lines and curved corners. It has a features a cushion upholstered in grey fabric with button tufting detailing. A fantastic example of mid century Swedish design, this sofa and footstool set would add a touch of vintage Scandi style...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
MaterialsPine
- Yngve Ekström for Swedese Set of Two Sofas Footstool and Coffee Table Set, 1960sBy Yngve Ekström, SwedeseLocated in London, GBYngve 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 living room set comprises of two 2-seat sofas, a matching footstool and a coffee table, all constructed from pine with sleek lines and curved corners. The sofas are formed of two separate seats next to each other with individual seat and back cushions, upholstered in grey fabric with button tufting detailing, while the footstool also has a matching grey cushion. A fantastic example of mid-century Swedish design, this living room set would add a touch of vintage Scandi style...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
MaterialsPine, Fabric
- Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 3051 Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960'sBy Arne Jacobsen, Fritz HansenLocated in London, GBDesigned by Arne Jacobsen, the 3051 coffee table is believed to have only been produced by Fritz Hansen for 5-7 years from around 1956-1963. A fantastic example of Jacobsen’s Mini...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsRosewood
- Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Caulfield Glass Coffee TableBy Rodolfo Dordoni, MinottiLocated in London, GBOriginally designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti in 2003, the Caulfield coffee table is a fantastic example of contemporary Italian desig...Category
Early 2000s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsGlass
- Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti Clyfford Blue Gloss Coffee TableBy Rodolfo Dordoni, MinottiLocated in London, GBOriginally designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2010 and manufactured by Minotti, this Clyfford coffee table is a fantastic example of contemporary Italian design. The table has a laser c...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsWood
- Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970sBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in Genarp, SEA 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...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsPine
- Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve EkströmBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in Hillringsberg, SEWonderful 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...Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsPine
- Yngve Ekström Coffee Table Produced by Westbergs MöblerBy Yngve EkströmLocated in Limhamn, Skåne länRare coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden.Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak, Teak
- Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for DUX, 1950sBy Yngve Ekström, Dux of SwedenLocated in Westport, CTAn exquisitely rare coffee table, executed in teak designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, featuring brass accents. Completely restored. Other desi...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsBrass
- Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs MoblerBy Yngve EkströmLocated in Los Angeles, CAMid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs MoblerCategory
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsWood, Oak, Teak
- Yngve Ekström Coffee Table Produced by Westbergs in SwedenBy Yngve EkströmLocated in Limhamn, Skåne länRare coffee / side table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsRosewood, Lacquer