$1,575
H 27 in W 24 in D 28.5 in
Round Chair By Yngve Ekstrom Arka Vintage Maple Armchair, Made In Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Arka chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom and executed by Stolab of
Wood
$4,736 / set
H 25.99 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in
Oak
Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström, Hand-Crafted Oak, Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Portland, OR
Nice early example of the Arka chair by Yngve Ekström. Sweden, 1950s. Solid oak. Excellent patina
Oak
$2,300
H 26 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
1950s Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekstrom Oak Arka Lounge Chair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Scandinavian Modern Arka oak lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom, and made in Sweden. A
Oak
$5,920 / set
H 25.99 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
Swedish Mid Century Wooden "Arka" Armchairs in Oak by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century wooden armchairs model "Arka" in stained oak by Yngve Ekström
Oak
$3,788
H 26.93 in W 28.35 in D 22.05 in
Scandinavian Modern Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955
Oak
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 27.96 in D 25.99 in
Yngve Ekström “Arka” Chair in Oak Designer Manufacturer, Stolfabriks AB
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Grenoble, FR
Yngve Ekström “Arka” oak pair of chairs in perfect original condition Manufacturer: Stolfabriks
Oak
Pair of Yngve Ekström ‘Arka’ Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and iconic pair of "Arka" chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab. Wonderful scale
Oak
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
Yngve Ekström Arka Chair Contemporized and Named "brachialer Konstruktivismus"
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Yngve Ekström contemporized "Brachialer Konstruktivismus" lounge chair Arka Armchair from Designer
Acrylic, Oak, Olive
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Konstruktuvismus, Yngve Ekström, contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Yngve Ekströms Arka chair de-constructed, cutted, painted, spray-painted, multi-lacquered in high
Birch, Lacquer, Paint
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Konstruktuvismus, Yngve Ekström, contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Yngve Ekströms Arka chair de-constructed, cutted, painted, spray-painted, multi-lacquered in high
Birch, Lacquer, Paint
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
White Mid-Century Modern Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful armchair by Yngve Ekström for Stolefabrik AB Sweden. The 'Arka' chair is a simple yet
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' Beechwood Chair
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, England
Yngve Ekstrom Arka chair, circa 1955. Produced by Stolfabriks AB Sweden, circa 1955. Raw
Beech
Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' Lounge Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' lounge chair for Stolab Sweden, circa 1955. This piece is in beautiful
Oak
Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Yngve Ekstrom 'Arka' white lacquered spindle back chair with tapered legs. Curved back with
Wood
Yngve Ekström Arka Chair Solid Oak, 1955
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Munich, DE
Yngve Ekström Arka chairs in solid oak designed by Yngve Ekstro¨m and manufactured by Stolfabriks
Oak
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom “Arka” Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yngve Ekstrom pair of Arka lounge chairs. Exceptional pair with beautiful Grain throughout! Solid
Oak
Yngve Ekström Arka Chair for Stolab, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Balen, BE
Sculptural "Arka" lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab Sweden in 1955. The wide
Birch
Yngve Ekström Arka Chairs, circa 1955
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in London, England
Produced by Stolfabriks AB Sweden, circa 1955. Beechwood finished in black lacquered paint.
Yngve Ekstrom "Arka" Chair by Stolfabriks AB
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simple solid oak chair with spindle back with plank seat and dowel legs giving an almost Shaker look to this Danish chair.
Oak
Yngve Ekström “Arka” Chair for Stolfabriks AB
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Swedish “Arka” chair by furniture craftsman and architect, Yngve Ekström for
Wood, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Arka chairs pair, Sweden 1955
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of lounge chairs by Yngve Ekstrom. These chairs are mostly black or white and very
Beech
Black Yngve Ekstrom Arka chair by Swedese, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful armchair designed by Yngve Ekstrom and produced by Swedese in the 1960's. The "Arka
Birch
Pair of Yngve Ekström Arka Chairs, Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of fantastic shaped small easy chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolfabriks AB, Sweden
Wood
Pair of Yngve Ekström ‘Arka’ Oak Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Karis, Nyland
Midcentury Swedish “Arka” chair by furniture craftsman and architect, Yngve Ekström for Stolfabriks
Oak
“Arka” Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolfabriks AB, Smålandsstenar
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yngve Ekström “Arka” chair. Manufactured by Stolfabriks AB, Smålandsstenar and distributed by DUX.
Oak
'Arka' Chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
Yngve Ekstrom Windsor Style Chairs. stamped [made in sweden]
Oak
Yngve Ekström Pair of "Arka" Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Grenoble, FR
Yngve Ekström Pair of "Arka" chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab. Wonderful scale and
Oak
Swedish "Arka" Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage "Arka" Chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab. Features a solid oak frame.
Oak
Yngve Ekström Easy Chairs Model Arka by Stolab in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Arka easy chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Stolab in Sweden.
Oak
Yngve Ekström Easy Chair, Model Arka by Stolab in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Arka in solid oak designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Stolab in Sweden.
Oak
Rare Pair of Spindle Back “Arka” Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Uncommon pair of chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Chairs feature solid oak construction and
Oak
Wooden Easy Chair "Arka" by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic easy chair by Yngve Ekström, model "Arka", manufactured by Stolab in Sweden, 1950s. The
Wood, Oak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 27.96 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Oak "Arka" Armchair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Arka armchair designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Stolab during the 1950s. Made from solid oak
Oak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Beautiful Sculptural Lounge chairs "Arka" designed by Yngve Ekström
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of two sculptural lounge chairs model "Arka" designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab
Teak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 28.35 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Swedish Arka Chairs in Solid Oak by Yngve Ekström for Stolfabriks AB
By Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of Arka chairs designed in 1955 by Yngve Ekström. Manufactured by Stolfabriks AB
Oak
Sold
H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
White Mid-Century Modern Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful armchair by Yngve Ekström for Stolefabrik AB Sweden. The 'Arka' chair is a simple yet
Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
Yngve Ekström Arka Oak Lounge Chair by AB Stolfabriks, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yngve Ekström Arka oak lounge chair by AB Stolfabriks, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful, sculptural
Oak
Yngve Ekström Arka Lounge Chair Stolab Sweden 1955
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculptural lounge chair model Arka designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden 1955. It
Wood
Yngve Ekström Spindle Back Solid Birch Wide Fan Back Arka Lounge Chair
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Arka lounge chair.
Birch
‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern Yngve Ekström "Arka" lounge chair. Low wide profile. Solid wood construction
Wood
Pair of Vintage Yngve Ekström Arka Chairs, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A lovely painted white pair of vintage Yngve Ekström Arka chairs produced by Stolab, Sweden
Paint, Wood
Modernist Pair of 1950s Yngve Ekstrom Arka Chairs, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Washington, DC
Modernist Pair of 1950s Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chairs
Oak
Yngve Ekström Arka Maple Chair Swedish Mid-Century Modern Design
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful chair by Yngve Ekström, Sweden. This one-of-a-kind piece is made from high-quality
Maple
“Arka” Chairs by Yngve Ekström with Original Cushions
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yngve Ekström “Arka” chairs with original upholstered cushions, Manufactured by Stolfabriks AB
Mid-Century Modern Arka Chairs by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Faarevejle, DK
Mid-Century Modern Arka chairs by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, 1950s. Old Swedish design chair, newly
Wood, Paint
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
Oak
Pair of Yngve Ekström Oak “Arka” Chairs for Stolab
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of oak “Arka” low captain’s chairs designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Stolab. A
Oak
Solid Teakwood "Arka" Chair by Swedish Designer Yngve Ekström C. 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stylish solid teakwood "Arka" lounge chair by Swedish furniture designer Yngve Ekstro¨m from the
Teak
A pair Arka Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Sweden
By Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar, Yngve Ekström
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
A Pair beautiful Arka Chairs by Yngve Ekström. Oak and Teakwood, ca. 1955. Very good Condition !
Teak, Oak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
Vintage 1950's "Arka" Chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab.
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1950's "Arka" Chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab. Features a solid oak frame
Pair of Yngve Ekström Oak “Arka” Chairs for Stolab **SATURDAY SALE
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of oak “Arka” low captain’s chairs designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Stolab. A
Oak
Pair of White Yngve Ekström Arka's, Scandinavian Design
By Yngve Ekström
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A pair of Scandinavian Arka chairs. The chairs have an elips form sitting. The legs can be screwed
Wood
Oak & Teak "Arka" Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
Located in Cambridge, MA
An "Arka" lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström constructed of oak and teak, with a wide, curved
Oak, Teak
$2,230 / set
H 29.5 in W 17 in D 19 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner for Group Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four dining chairs Designed by Paul McCobb's iconic for Winchendon Furniture Planner Group series, manufactured from 1950-1964. These chairs have been professionally resto...
Maple
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Table, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century modern rectangular dining room table in Nordic oak. Very likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark (born...
Oak
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique "Lovö" cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth with unique leg stand, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1945.
Iron
$76,961
H 18.9 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
An Authentic Utö table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare and authentic version of the iconic Utö table designer Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. This particular Utö represents one of the rarer and...
Pine
On Hold|$35,474
H 155 in W 118 in D 42 in
Scandinavian Modern "Sport" cabinet, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Sport” cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a rustic design. Clean design with wooden handles and sculpted feet. Practical drawers and shelves inside. “Sport” is o...
Pine
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
$2,308
H 28.55 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Yngve Ekström "Småland" Dining Office Chair in Birch Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sculptural Swedish wooden dining / office chair in birch by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 72,5 cm / 28.50" W: 53 cm / 20....
Birch
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razor Blade Chairs, C1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, England
Henning Kjaernulf - Razorblade Chairs, 1960. Unique lounge chairs manufactured by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. The chairs feature razor blade shaped carved backs and thick, wide...
Wool, Oak, Sheepskin
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.