Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair for Swedese 1960s
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair for Swedese 1960s
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair For Swedese 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chairs For Swedese 1970s
Fabric, Teak
1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino for Swedese Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino chair for Swedese Scandinavian Modern design is stamped, Made In Sweden
Brass
$3,017
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Sheepskin 'Off White'. New, design from
Sheepskin, Walnut
$2,654
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Oak and Sheepskin 'Sahara'
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in Oak and 'Sahara' Sheepskin. New, design from 1956
Sheepskin, Oak
$3,129
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather 'Elmo Baltique 43001'. New
Walnut, Leather
$2,772
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in White Ash and Charcoal Sheepskin
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in laminated white ash and sheepskin 'Charcoal'. The
Sheepskin, Walnut
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
The "Lamino" easy chair is a iconic design of Yngve Ekstrom. He developed this lounge chair for
Wool, Hardwood
$4,500
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
1950s Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Teak Lounge Chair for Swedese with New Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lamino Armchair, deisgned by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese in 1956. This original teak
Sheepskin, Teak
Lamino Longue Chair By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Longue Chair for Swedese 1960s
Leather, Wood
Lamino Armchair with stool, Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare LAMINO armchair with stool from the 1950s by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Wonderfully curved
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$3,270 / set
H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Lamino Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish leather Lamino armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom. They were made in
Leather, Wood
$3,985
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Lamino Chair with Sheepskin Upholstery by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese 1950's
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Lamino high-back lounge chair, an early edition by Yngve Ekström. The original laminated oak and
Sheepskin, Oak, Teak
$1,158
H 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
1960s Swedish Lamino Footstool Ottoman In Sheepskin By Yngve Ekstrom For Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A vintage 1960s "Lamino" sheepskin footstool ottoman by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom. Both
Sheepskin
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Yngve Ekström “Lamino” Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Swedese, 1950s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Basel, CH
Yngve Ekström “Lamino” lounge chairs and ottoman manufactured by Swedese in the 1950s in Sweden. A
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century black leather Lamino chair, low slung with reclined back. Designed Yngve Ekstrom in the
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
1950s Yngve Ekström ‘’Lamino’’ Shearling Stool for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Madrid, ES
designer Yngve Ekström. In an excellent condition, restored and re-upholstered. Sweden, 1950s Both
Beech, Teak
Lamino Stool by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lamino stool with grey lamb's wool upholstery by Yngve Ekström for Swedese.
Swedese Lamino Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Swedese Lamino lounge chair by Yngve Ekstrom with original wool upholstery. Signed.
Teak, Wool
Lamino chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950's
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Wood
“Lamino” Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden 1970
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful “Lamino” lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström, manufactured by Swedese in Sweden
Sheepskin, Beech
Lamino Chair by Yngve Eckstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in New York, NY
An enveloping easy chair by Yngve Eckstrom for Swedese. A rich teak frame supports a cozy
Iconic Lamino Easy Chair
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Supremely comfortable, Lamino easy chair. Iconic armchair by acclaimed Swedish designer Yngve
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair & Ottoman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original Yngve Ekstrom Lamino chair and ottoman circa late 1950's. This example has a sculpted teak
Suede, Wood
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair and Ottoman by Swedese in Cow Hide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino chair and Ottoman by Swedese in cow hide with bent laminated teak frame. Cow
Cowhide, Teak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Long Island City, NY
“To have designed one good chair might not be a bad life’s work." Yngve Ekström. When a Swedish
Beech, Linen, Sheepskin
Yngve Ekström Lamino Ottoman in Sheepskin
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Swedish Lamino ottoman designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1955, Sweden. The ottoman
Sheepskin, Birch
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom design "Lamino" lounge chairs manufactured by Swedese Mobler. Sculptural
Teak, Leather
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A stunning exercise in design engineering, this Lamino chair is so named for the laminated oak
Sheepskin, Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino lounge chair
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yngve Ekstrom bentwood highback Lamino lounge chair.
Bentwood, Leather
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Lounge Chair, patinated leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair, frame of oak Original patinated leather. Model Lamino, made by
Leather, Oak
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Lounge Chair, patinated leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair, frame of beech. Original patinated leather. Model Lamino, made by
Leather, Beech
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Armchair And Ottoman 1960's
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a rare armchair with ottoman, commonly known as the “Lamino,” designed by Yngve Ekström—one
Leather, Oak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Chair and Ottoman for Swedese Mobler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful example of Yngve Ekström’s Classic Lamino chair and ottoman in bent walnut having new
Faux Fur, Walnut
Sold
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Pair of Lounge Chairs, patinated leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chairs, frame of oak Original patinated leather. Model Lamino, made by
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Pair of Lounge Chairs, patinated leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chairs, frame of black lacquered wood. Original lambskin. Model Lamino, made
Lambskin
Sold
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Yngve Ekström, "Lamino" Lounge Chair with ottoman, patinated leather
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Yngve Ekström lounge chair with ottoman, frame of oak Original patinated leather. Model Lamino
Leather, Oak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Chair and Ottoman with Sheepskin Upholstery
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Lamino” easy chair, designed in 1951 by Yngve Ekström and manufactured by his company, Swedese
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 40 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
Yngve Ekstrom "Lamino" Sculpted Oak Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Oak
Yngve Ekstrom Bent Teakwood "Lamino" Chair for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Hudson, NY
Yngve Ekstrom "Lamino" Chair for Swedese in teak bentwood. Original fabric upholstery.
Teak, Upholstery
Yngve Ekstrom High Back Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese. Molded Oak Frame with Teak Armrests. Upholstered in
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Classic Modern Lamino Chair Swedish Easy Chair 1956
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Lamino Lounge Chair 1960s Yngve Ekstrom, Lamino Chair for SWEDESE Lamino easy chair is a classic
Leather, Suede, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Brown Leather by Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair in Brown Leather. Very Nice Condition! This one sat in the
Leather, Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Tan Suede Leather by Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair in Tan Suede Leather. Wood is Very Nice Condition! This one
Leather, Oak, Teak
Pair of Swedish Teak and Leather 'Lamino' Chairs by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yngve Ekström 'Lamino' Chairs for ESE-Möbler / Swedese, circa 1956, Sweden. Composed of laminated
Leather, Teak
Classic Modern Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Yngve Ekstrom, Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Buffalo, NY
and teak, It is very light weight but sturdy and structurally sound. 1950s Yngve Ekström ‘Lamino
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bent wood frame upholstered in buffalo leather. Exeptionally comfortable, light and airy.
Metal
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A classic high backed bentwood lounge that is lightweight and portable, beautiful and comfortable. This version is in teak and oak, and has new shearling. Professional, skilled fu...
Sheepskin, Oak, Teak
Lamino Chairs Design Yngve Ekström, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two beautiful Lamino chairs. Design Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s. Laminated oakwood
Sheepskin
Lamino Armchair with stool, Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair with stool from the 1950s. “Lamino” model by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Wonderfully
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Lamino chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. This chair features bentwood teak
Suede
Swedese Lamino Chair and Ottoman by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lamino chair and ottoman by Yngve Ekström Made in Sweden Price for 1 set / 2 sets available
Berlin Iron
Lamino Chair and Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lamino chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Original upholstery, in fair condition
Swedese Lamino lounge chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
wooden frame is flawless and stable. The designer Yngve Ekström designed this armchair in the
Wood, Oak
Sheepskin Lamino Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Utrecht, NL
Yngve Ekström designed the chair in 1956, he did it with the human being in focus, which makes it as
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 19 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Ottoman By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" ottoman or foot stool by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features an oak
Leather, Bentwood
Yngve Ekstrom Pair of Lamino High Back Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant and comfy pair of Swedish chairs by Ekstrom.
Vintage Highback "Lamino" Chair by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the most comfortable chairs and a beautiful sculptural object, this model is manufactured from beech with grey sheepskin. As this one has been distributed in Vienna by Thonet...
Beech, Sheepskin
"Lamino" Easy Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Skokie, IL
"Lamino" Easy Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese The "Lamino" Easy Chair in oak and teak by Yngve
Fabric, Oak, Teak
'Lamino' Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Karis, Nyland
seat. The chair is designed by Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) in 1956 and manufactured by Swedese Möbler in
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 38 in W 26 in D 28 in
Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Lounge Chair By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features a curvaceous, high
Leather, Teak, Bentwood
Original Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice example of this super comfortable yet light armchair, designed by Yngve Ekstrom, made
Sheepskin, Oak
Lamino Chair + Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Sweden. Reupholstered in green dyed Mongolian curly lamb fur. Full beech wood frame.
Fur
Lamino Easy Chair by Yngve Ekström, 1956 for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Antwerp, BE
The "Lamino" easy chair is a famous creation of designer Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese for being one of
Sheepskin, Wool, Walnut
Lamino Chair and Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lamino chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Original upholstery, in fair condition
Sold
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Lounge Lamino High-Back Chair and Stool by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Antwerp, BE
High back "Lamino" chair and footstool designed in 1956 by Yngve Ekström for Swedese Mobler. Chair
Wool, Wood
A Single Yngve Ekstrom Beech 'Lamino' Lounge Chair for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Astoria, NY
A single circa 1960s Swedish 'Lamino' lounge chair, originally designed by Yngve Ekström in 1952
Beech, Wool
Lamino Chair and Footstool by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good example of this amazingly comfortable yet visibly and practically lightweight, a great design, form and function as it should be, with the original lambskin covering. Di...
Lambskin, Ash, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Scandinavian modern Lamino chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa
Bentwood
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom, 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Illums Bolighus
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Illums Bolighus, 1956. Restored and
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom, 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Illums Bolighus
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian Lamino Leather Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Illums Bolighus, 1956. Restored and
Leather, Walnut
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Fabric, Teak
$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
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Wilhelm Kienzle Leather Safari Chair 1950s
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wilhelm Kienzle Safari Chair 1950s
Leather, Oak
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Tripod Floor Lamp 1960s
Teak, Parchment Paper
$4,130
H 40.95 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
FD 164 Adjustable Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son 1960S
By Arne Vodder
Located in Čelinac, BA
FD 164 Longue Chair By Arne Vodder For France and Son Denmark 1960s
Fabric, Teak
Italian Adjustable Dining Table 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Italian Adjustable dining table 1950s which can be adjusted in height and width
Brass
French Coffee Table 1950s Atributed Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Čelinac, BA
Coffee Table France 1950s
Wood
Titi Agnoli Cantilever Leather Chair for UNIFOR Italy 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Čelinac, BA
Titi Agnili Cantilever Leather Chair for Unifor Italy 1970s
Chrome
$3,460
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Achille Castiglioni and Luigi Caccia Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Čelinac, BA
Achille Castiglioni Desk for Palini Italy 1960s
Wood
$3,516 / set
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Modern Karin Mobring Armchairs Model Diana by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, 1974. Produced by Ikea in Sweden. These ones are sold as a pair. The frame is made in lacquered pine, and the upholstery is made in n...
Linen, Pine
$4,760 / set
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 26.78 in
Set of Two Mats Theselius PS Chair for IKEA Limited Edition 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mats Theselius PS Chairs for IKEA 1990s
Rattan
Set of Two Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chairs 1950s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chair 1950s
Fabric, Wood
$933Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Postmodern 1970s Pair of 2 Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...
Upholstery, Beech
Longue Chair By Grete Jalk for france and Son 1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Čelinac, BA
Grete Jalk Longue Chair Denmark for France and Son 1950
Fabric, Teak
$784Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
Set of Four Giandomenico Belotti chair 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Čelinac, BA
Giandomenico Belotti chairs for Alias 1970s
Chrome
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.