Yngve Ekström, Cabinets, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan cabinets designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions: 39.25” H
Vintage 1960s Swedish Cabinets
Rattan, Pine
Yngve Ekström, Cabinets, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan cabinets designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions: 39.25” H
Rattan, Pine
$16,059
H 63.59 in W 47.25 in D 18.31 in
Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's Additional Information
Brass
$3,400
H 31 in W 75.25 in D 17.5 in
Yngve Ekstrom Teak Danish Style Credenza for Swedese / Pastoe Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
birch wood giving you plenty of storage . By Yngve Ekstrom for his furniture company Swedese who's
Birch, Teak
$14,031
H 62.21 in W 46.86 in D 18.12 in
Cabinet “Bangkok” by Yngve Ekström for Westerbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Elegant Swedish cabinet model Bangkok, designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westerbergs Möbler
Beech, Teak
$3,895
H 43.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Brass
$4,250
H 31.75 in W 71 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s. It
Teak
Swedish teak sexton by Ingvar & Ekström for Bodafors
By Bodafors, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
rigoroso del modernismo nordico di alta manifattura. Sestina in teak disegnata da Ingvar & Ekström per
Teak
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
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
Brass
Unavailable
H 68.31 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Yngve Ekström Cabinet Model Krus by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nice Midcentury cabinet in teak by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler (Sweden). Four beautiful
Teak
Unavailable
H 31 in W 71 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak "Ulvö" Credenza by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern teak sideboard model "Ulvö" designed by Yngve Ekström and
Teak
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Bookcase in solid pine, model Furubo, designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Påarp, SE
Three section bookcase in solid pine and rattan doors. Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the
Rattan, Glass, Pine
1950s Teak and Oak Frame Highboard by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Carl Malmsten
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Highboard, teak and oak frame, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950. The cabinet in teak is designed by
Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström Cabinet Model Krus by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Yngve Ekström cabinet model krus in teak. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden.
Teak
Sold
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Yngve Ekström Cabinet Model Krus by Westerbergs Furniture, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yngve Ekström cabinet model Krus by Westerbergs Furniture, Sweden, 1950s Yngve Ekström designed
Teak
Midcentury Yngve Ekström Cabinet for Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Skanninge, SE
Nice Midcentury cabinet in teak/mahogany by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler (Sweden). Two
Beech, Mahogany, Teak
Sold
H 63.39 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Yngve Ekström Cabinet Model Bangkok Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare cabinet model Bangkok designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 16.93 in W 40.16 in L 16.93 in
Yngve Ekström Cabinet Model Krus Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare cabinet model Krus designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden.
Teak
Sold
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Yngve Ekström Krus Cabinet for AB Westerbergs Mobler Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Yngve Ekström cabinet model Krus by AB Westerbergs Mobler, Sweden, model launched in 1955 Carved
Teak
"Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
"Krus" ("Vessel") cabinet by Yngve Ekström, in a rare edition in washed oak and
Oak
Swedish Modern Relief Carved 'Bangkok' Cabinet by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful relief carved teak 'Bangkok' cabinet on a contrasting solid beech base. Designed by Yngve
Beech, Teak
Sideboard di Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
svedese Yngve Ekström, questo sideboard è un esempio classico del design degli anni '60. Da
Teak
Teak "Bangkok" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Bangkok” cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak with a graphic, embossed pattern on the
Beech, Teak
Teak "Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic
Teak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Cabinet Model "Furubo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pine cabinet Model "Furubo" designed by Yngve Ekström. The cabinet consists of four parts, one
Rattan, Glass, Pine
1950s, Teak 'Bangkok' Cabinet by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström. Manufactured by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden. This
Beech, Teak
Yngve Ekström for Troeds Mid Century Teak Credenza
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Yngve Ekström for Troeds sculpted teak credenza circa mid 1950’s. Has 5 drawers with solid teak
Birch, Teak
Yngve Ekström Bangkok Cabinet for Westbergs Möbler sweden 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Cabinet by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Mobler Sweden with beautiful carved doors. Six shelves and
Teak
Sold
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in L 17.72 in
"Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic
Teak
Sold
H 64.57 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Yngve Ekström Bookcase in Teak Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bookcase attributed to Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Tranås, Sweden.
Teak
Teak sideboard by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Torino, IT
Straordinaria madia in teak disegnata da Yngve Ekstrom per DUX, Svezia, anni Cinquanta. Questo
Teak
Sideboard in teak di Yngve Ekström per Troeds
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Brescia, IT
cassetti con maniglie scolpite. Etichetta originale presente. Firmato “Troeds” e disegnato da Yngve
Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Model 504 Credenza for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian Modern credenza designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux of Sweden circa 1950s. The model 504
Walnut, Lacquer
Midcentury Sideboard "Mini" Yngve Ekström for Hugo Troeds 1957
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This Sideboards was manufactured in Sweden at Hugo Troeds. The famous Swedish architect Yngve
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century ‘Ulvö’ Credenza by Yngve Ekström for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Ulvö’ credenza designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, Sweden. Streamlined minimalist
Wood
Mid-Century "Ulvö" Credenza by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century "Ulvö" credenza by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux, Sweden. This Scandinavian credenza
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 31.75 in W 56.5 in D 16.5 in
Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Credenza Bar Cabinet for Swedese Pastoe
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well made Danish modern styled credenza bar cabinet with locking pull down door having a
Teak
Beautiful Swedish Two-Tone Sliding Door Sideboard
By Yngve Ekström, Arne Vodder
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful Swedish sliding door credenza signed "Swedish Design AB Stockholm." Credenza has subtle two tone detailing. Sliding doors open to two shelves. Five drawers provide addition...
Teak
Private listing for Kashia
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Combined deal including a Yngve Ekström cabinet and a teapot by Margrethe Dybdahl.
Teak
Swedish Pine Cabinet model "Furubo" by Yngve Ekström, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oregon pine and rattan. Designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese Möbler, 1960s.
Pine
Sold
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Cabinet Model "Furubo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pine cabinet Model "Furubo" designed by Yngve Ekström. The cabinet consists of six parts, two
Rattan, Glass, Pine
Sold
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Cabinet Model "Furubo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pine cabinet Model "Furubo" designed by Yngve Ekström. The cabinet consists of two parts, with a
Rattan, Glass, Pine
"Bangkok" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet, model "Bangkok" designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Bangkok Cabinet by Yngve Ekström 'Ekstrom' for Westbergs Mobler, 1950s, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful Bangkok cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Mobler, Sweden, 1950s. Solid
Wood
Sold
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern "Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic
Teak
Sold
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern "Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic
Teak
Wall Hung Drawers Designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid oak. Measures: H 25 cm/ 10" L 37.5 cm/ 14 3/3" D 26 cm/ 10 1/4".
Oak
Sold
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Bangkok Cabinet by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, 1950s, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful Bangkok cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s. Solid
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 4.93 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Modular Wall System Designed by Yngve Ekström for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Modular wall system designed by Yngve Ekström for Luxus, Sweden. 1950's. Oak, glass and lacquered
Metal
Yngve Ekstrom Teak Dresser for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, Yngve Ekström
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Yngve Ekstrom. Manufacturer: DUX. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs
Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Model-515 Walnut Dresser for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian Modern dresser designed by Yngve Ekstrom for DUX of Sweden, circa 1950s. This alluring
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Yngve Ekström Highbard "Congo Cabinet" 1950 F. Westerbergs Møbler Teak & Oak
By Yngve Ekström, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Munster, NRW
Teak cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Moebler. Two beautiful teak doors with
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
60s Danish Teak Drawer Cabinet Dresser / Tall Boy in the Manner of Ynvge Ekstöm
By Treman, Yngve Ekström
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Tall five drawer cabinet / dresser / tall boy in teak and beech manufactured by Treman in Denmark
Beech, Teak
Yngve Ekström Cabinet in Teak and Rosewood
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish storage cabinet in teak wood. Designed by Yngve Ekström. Interior is composed of removable
Congo Cabinet by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Beech cabinet by Yngve Ekström with two teak doors carved with geometric pattern, fitted with
Beech, Teak
Yngve Ekström Highboard
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Teak cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Moebler. Two beautiful teak doors with milled
Brass
Teak Cabinet by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Furniture
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Yngve Enkström for Westbergs Furniture in Sweden, this cabinet comprises two segments
Glass, Teak
'Bangkok' Armoire by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A teak & oak armoire by swedish designer, Yngve Ekstrom.
Brass
Small Teak Sideboard by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Small teak sideboard by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s. Very good condition. Worldwide shipping.
Teak
Sold
H 63.39 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Yngve Ekström 'Bangkok' Cabinet for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Beautiful patinated ‘Bangkok’ cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westberg Möbler in
Beech, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Petite Credenza for DUX
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yngve Ekstrom petite Mid-Century DUX teak credenza Origin: Sweden Period: Mid-Century
Teak
Sold
H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Execptional Teak Cabinet `Krus` by Yngve Ekström, Westberg Möbler 1955, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
cupboard are named "Krus" by its designer Yngve Ekströms for Westberg Möbler, Tranås Sweden in 1955. The
Teak
Teak Sideboard by Yngve Ekström for Troeds, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Savona, IT
Swedish cupboard designed in 1956 by Yngve Ekström for Hugo Troeds, featuring a veneered teak frame
Maple, Teak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Pine Cupboards `Furubo` by Yngve Ekström 1970s, Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
cupboards are named `Furubo` by its designer Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s. Each cabinet has two
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Pine Cupboard ‘Furubo’ by Yngve Ekström 1970s, Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
cupboards are named 'Furubo' by its designer Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s. The cabinet has two
Glass, Pine
Teak Sideboard Mini by Yngve Ekström for Troeds, Sweden
By Troeds Bjarnum 1, Yngve Ekström
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Small teak sideboard, with an interesting design by Yngve Ekström for Troeds in Sweden. Designed in
Oak, Teak
White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves De...
Oak
$2,600 / set
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....
Stainless Steel
$16,585 / 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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$6,197 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
Brass
$2,081 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
Noura Bed, Queen or King Bamboo Platform Bed
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Noura Bed is a platform bed designed around curved geometry to bring both functionality and calmness to the bedroom. The curved detailing extends from the headboard and footboard...
Bamboo
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.