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Yngve Ekström

Swedish, 1913-1988

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.

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Yngve Ekstrom Laminett
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Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux

Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux

By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden

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...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström

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Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower  by Swedese
Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower  by Swedese

Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower by Swedese

$2,731Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in

Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower by Swedese

By Swedese, Yngve Ekström

Located in Bochum, NRW

Original Sunflower Yellow Corduroy by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman by celebrated designer Yngve Ekström fo...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström

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Velvet, Beech, Tapestry

Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970

Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in the 70's. The sofa is a two to three sites couch made in solid pine and a stripe blue...

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Swedish Pine Daybed Sofa by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
Swedish Pine Daybed Sofa by Yngve Ekström for Swedese

Swedish Pine Daybed Sofa by Yngve Ekström for Swedese

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Reupholstered

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström

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Fabric, Pine

Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970

Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970

$4,100 / set

H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in

Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970

By Sven Larsson, Yngve Ekström, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Mid-century pine armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970 Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in it's original brown corduroy. Elegant design and great ...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström

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Fabric, Pine

Swedish Modern, Daybed by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
Swedish Modern, Daybed by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s

Swedish Modern, Daybed by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s

By Swedese, Yngve Ekström

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful rare daybed made as a prototype by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s. Crafted with a birchwood frame and chromed metal base, harmonizing the warmth...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström

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Vintage Brutalist Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
Vintage Brutalist Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s

Vintage Brutalist Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brutalist coffee table from Swedish manufacturer Swedese designed by Yngve Ekström.A rustic design and striking solitaire in a minimalist … Read more Brutalist coffee table from Swed...

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20th Century Swedish Brutalist Yngve Ekström

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Yngve Ekström Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$2,014Lounge ChairsFabric, Pine1960
2026$446Table LampsWood, Pine1970s
2026$3,150Night StandsWalnut, Wood1960
2026$3,703Lounge ChairsSheepskin, Beech, Oak, Plywood1970s
2025$4,684Chaise LonguesPine, Leather1970-1980
2025$1,800Lounge ChairsLeather, OakMid-20th Century
2025$1,033StoolsPine1970
2025$6,100CabinetsTeak1950s
2025$6,000CabinetsTeak1950s
2025$3,280Dining Room ChairsTeak1960s
$3,498
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$601-$7,161
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Yngve Ekström furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Yngve Ekström furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Yngve Ekström furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 143 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Yngve Ekström were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, and Arne Norell. Prices for Yngve Ekström furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $439 and can go as high as $21,025, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,500.