Midcentury 'Ruster' Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
The iconic Ruster lounge chair, crafted by the renowned Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and produced
Textile, Wood
$1,657
H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in
Scandinavian 1960s “Ruster” Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, FR
The notable Ruster Danish lounge chair by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and edited by Pastoe in
Leather, Teak
$12,077Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Newly Upholstered Yngve Ekström 'Lästo' and 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Newly Upholstered Yngve Ekström 'Lästo' and 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs with sculpted wooden
Upholstery, Oak
Yngve Ekstrom Ruster sofa Pastoe 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice small loveseat or two seater sofa designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe, Holland 1960
Teak, Fabric
Yngve Ekstrom Ruster Swedish Chair and Ottoman
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Angular, high back 'Ruster' chair by Swedish Designer Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe / Dux paired with an
Oak
Yngve Ekstrom Ruster Chairs for Pastoe, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of easy chairs, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe, Holland 1960. The Ruster
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Ruster Sofa for Pastoe, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice two seater sofa or loveseat, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe, 1960. The Ruster
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Ruster Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chair
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Angular high back lounge chair by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom and made by Pastoe of the
Oak
Yngve Ekström Ruster Seating Set for Pastoe, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable seating set designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Ruster chairs High back Pastoe 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and elegant chair pair by Ekstrom, documented in the Pastoe catalogues. Comfort seating.
Teak, Fabric
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Teak Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Ruster Armchair for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful and comfortable Ruster armchair designed by the Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom for
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
Yngve Ekstrom " Ruster" Danish Style Lounge Chair for Swedese / Pastoe Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Designed by noted Mid Century architect and furniture maker Yngve Ekstrom who was cofounder of Swedese A/S
Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak
Yngve Ekström for Pastoe 'Ruster' Lounge Chair, 1950s-1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful re-upholstered loungechair designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström for the Dutch
Teak, Wool
Yngve Ekström for Pastoe Set "Ruster" Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of one high back and one low easy chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe.A Lady's and a Gentleman
Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
'Ruster' Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Manufacturer: UMS Pastoe. Designer: Yngve Ekström. Model: Ruster series. High back (gentlemen’s
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Ruster Armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, 1960's
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Ruster armchairs designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and produced by dutch company
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Swedish Yngve Ekstrom Teak Armchairs Model Ruster 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe, Swedese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful and comfortable set of two Ruster armchairs designed by the Swedish designer Yngve
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Ruster Chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern ruster chair by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe, 1960s. Solid teak frame and
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Yngve Ekström 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous pair of 'Ruster' lounge chairs with ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe. Made of solid
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekström 'Ruster' Lounge Chair for Pastoe, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Yngve Ekström (Sweden) Ruster series lounge chair for Pastoe (at that time run by the iconic Dutch
Fabric, Teak, Wool
Sold
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 28 in
Matched Pair of Scandinavian Modern "Ruster" Sofa's, Yngve Exstrom, Pastoe 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair of settee's/loveseats designed by Yngve Extsrom for Pastoe "RUSTER" made in
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in L 27.56 in
Lounge Reading Chair Designed by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe the Netherlands
By Pastoe, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yngve Ekström for Pastoe "Ruster" lounge chair, 1950s. Stylish reading chair with beautiful
Teak
Yngve Ekström Ruster Lounge Chair for Pastoe, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Very nice, high back ruster easy chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe. The original design for the
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Ruster Chair in Teak with New Grey Fabric
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
in the 1960s and re-named the model "Ruster". Yngve Ekstrom is most known for his "Lamino" chair, yet
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Yngve Ekström 'Ruster' Easy Chair produced by Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1960's
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Ruster easy chair designed by Yngve Ekström, produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1960s. This
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak by Yngve Ekström Ruster, 1960s
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
in the 1960s and re-named the model "Ruster". Yngve Ekstrom is most known for his "Lamino" chair, yet
Fabric, Teak
Yngve Ekström Low Back Armchair
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
1960s low back armchair by the swede Yngve Ekström. The Ruster series was designed for the Dutch
Teak, Upholstery
Yngve Ekström "Ruster" Armchair for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
Charming high back 'Ruster' armchair designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe with a gently sloping
Oak, Wool
Two-Seater Ruster Sofa
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Lovely two seater sofa designed by Yngve Ekstrom from his 'Ruster' range, with a teak frame and
Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchair with New Sheepskin Yngve Ekström Pastoe 1960s
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
1960s and re-named the model “Ruster”. Yngve Ekstrom is most known for his “Lamino” chair, yet he
Sheepskin, Teak
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Finn Juhl Style Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature sculpted walnut construction with comfortable vintage upholstery. Spingle backs and unique sloped arm rests add to the D...
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,813 / 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
$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
$4,850 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of fully upholstered Danish modern lounge chairs in a neutral cream fabric. Very comfortable.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,823Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century velvet armchair Zanuso style Italian design 1950s.
Chrome
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk Klarinett Teak Lounge Chair
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 1950s Scandinavian Modern 'Klarinett' lounge chair by Møre Lenestol Fabrikk A/S. It is made of teak wood with a removable, weighted headrest. It is in good structural ...
Teak
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 33 in D 39 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofa Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed by Folke Ohlsson for the Swedish manufacturer Dux, this lounge chair offers a supremely comfortable seat within an exposed teak frame. Measures: W. 33 in; H. 33.5 in; D....
Teak
Tall Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features teak hardwood frame and high back upholstered seat. Adjustable reclining option locks the chair into varying angles for optimu...
Teak, Upholstery
Pierre Chapo L03 Daybed In Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design with the iconic Chapo trademark wood joints which were created as a re...
Bouclé, Elm
$20,720
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 36.62 in
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in Denmark.
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen, lounge chairs model U-56 'Elizabeth', oak, red leather, Denmark, designed in 1956 A pair of armchairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1956. These are Kofod-Larsen hi...
Leather, Oak
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.