$1,469 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs By Carl Ekstrom, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of five vintage Swedish dining chairs designed by Carl Ekstrom for Albin Johansson & Soner. These comfortable chairs feature rosewood frames and backrests.
Fabric, Wood
$3,173 / set
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
6 of 12 Carl Ekström Chairs – Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Chairs by Carl Ekström, Johansson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s Designed by Carl Ekström in the 1960s and produced by Johansson & Söner in Sweden.
Teak
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström Pair of "Caryngo" Chairs
By Carl Malmsten, Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Caryngo chair was a collaboration between the great Swedish designers Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström, for Ekström’s furniture manufacturing company Swedese.
Leather, Oak
$2,200 / set
H 30.71 in W 23.43 in D 27.17 in
Carl Malmsten & Yngve Ekström Pair of 'Caryngo' Chairs in Oak and Canvas
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 'Caryngo' armchairs, oak, canvas, Sweden, 1955 These Caryngo lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström features an oak frame and ...
Canvas, Oak
$528
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Oak Stacking Chair by Carl-Ewert Ekström – 1960s Scandinavian Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Oak Stacking Chair by Carl-Ewert Ekström Manufactured by Alb. Johansson & Söner, Hyssna – 1960s Only 1 available A beautifully restored mid-century oak chair designed by...
Oak
$1,586
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 3 Vintage Swedish Chairs Carl-Ewert Ekström 1970s Beechwood Dining
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 3 Chairs by Carl-Ewert Ekström c. 1960s Sweden Alb. Johansson & Söner, Hyssna Set of three original vintage chairs from the circa 1970s, designed by Carl-Ewert Ekström in S...
Fabric, Beech
$12,180 / set
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Its extremely unusual to find CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM designed dining chairs with arms.
Beech, Birch
$705Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.72 in Dm 4.33 in
Ceramic Vase by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra, Sweden, 1960s
By Wallåkra, Arthur Anderson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Wallåkra Keramik started in 1864 by John C. Billow and Carl af Ekström. In the beginning, household goods was a specialty, but soon turned to pieces of design ceramics, stoneware and...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carl Ekström for A. Johansson
Located in BAARLO, LI
A set of 4 dining chairs by the Swedish designer Carl Ekström for Albin Johansson & Söner. Sweden, 1960s.
Teak
1950s Teak and Oak Frame Highboard by Yngve Ekström
By Carl Malmsten, Yngve Ekström
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Highboard, teak and oak frame, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950. The cabinet in teak is designed by Yngve Ekström.
Oak, Teak
1950s brown mahogany Side Table by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Yngve Ekström, Carl Löfving & Co
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
In the same year he won the first and second prizes for the furnishing of the Stockholm Stadshus. Carl Malmsten is one of Sweden's most important furniture designers, alongside Bruno...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 47.64 in W 33.86 in D 20.08 in
1960's Swedish Design by Carl Malmsten Brigitta Dressing Table and Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Bodafors, Carl Malmsten
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 design by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekst...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Three Swedish Chairs by Carl Ekström for Albin Johansson & Söner, 1950s
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Set of three Swedish chairs by Carl Ekström for Albin Johansson & Söner, 1950s
Teak
Caryngo, Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström
By Carl Malmsten, Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare lounge chair by Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström. Produced at Yngve Ekströms own factory, Swedese.
Leather, Oak
Pair of armchairs attributed to Malmsten and Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hägersten, SE
A collaboration between Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekstrom was initiated during the mid-1950s to produce an easy chair together.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Its extremely unusual to find CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM designed dining chairs with arms.
Beech, Birch
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
Its extremely unusual to find CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM designed dining chairs with arms.
Birch, Beech
Sold
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage en bois style teck et skai des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises style scandinave vintage des années 60, en hêtre foncé style teck, joli travail original des dossiers, dans le style des designers danois Carl Ewent Ekstrom ou Henning Sore...
Wood
Carl Ekstrom Albin Johansson Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
The set was designed in the 1960s by Carl Ekstrom for Albin Johansson. The set is stamped: "AlB.
Teak, Fabric
Sold
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
2 of 4 Chairs by Carl Ekström for Albin Johansson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s - Set o
Located in Hannover, DE
Pair of midcentury chairs made by Johansson & Söner, Sweden. Design by Carl Ekström in the 1960s. Displayed price is for a pair.
Teak
Sold
H 27.5 in W 45.75 in D 2 in
Limited Edition "Revolver" Surfboard / Sculpture by Andy Warhol & Tim Bessell
By Steve Kaufman
Located in San Diego, CA
Seeing Warhol in the crowd, he timidly approached and mentioned that their mutual friend, Carl Ekstrom said hello. "Carl’s great," replied Warhol.
Resin
Sold
H 44.1 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Pine Scalloped Chairs by Carl-Ewert Ekström, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 4 solid pine dining chairs with high back, newly upholstered. Lightweight and stable. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Sweden Design period: 1960s Dimensions: ...
Wood, Pine
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Carl Ekström for Albin Johansson & Söner
Located in Frederick, MD
The elegant curved design of the back and turned legs are iconic of Danish and Swedish design of the 50s and 60s. Designed by Carl Ekstrom, these vintage chairs are the perfect desig...
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 18 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern TRIO Teak DINING CHAIRS by Carl Ekstrom for Albin Johansson
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak set of 3 dining chairs designed by Carl Ekstrom for Albin Johansson, Made in Sweden, c. 1960's.
Teak
1960s white Kerstin Holmquist Sofa, New Upholstery
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Finn Juhl, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
A variation on the sober Scandinavian designs of the 1950s and 60s, the piece features some delicate wave-like forms differing it from its siblings of the era like pieces by Bruno Ma...
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1960s white upholstery Armchairs by Kerstin Holmquist, New Upholstery
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Finn Juhl, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
A variation on the sober Scandinavian designs of the 1950s and 60s, the two features some delicate wave-like forms differing it from its siblings of the era like pieces by Bruno Math...
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Brown Teak Dressing Table with Stool by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Yngve Ekström, Bodafors
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
In the same year he won the first and second prizes for the furnishing of the Stockholm Stadshus. Carl Malmsten is one of Sweden's most important furniture designers, alongside Bruno...
Teak
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$16,687 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$13,514 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
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