Yngve Ekström Furniture
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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Creator: Yngve Ekström
Scandinavian Midcentury Armchairs Model "Sibbo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish armchairs, model "Sibbo," designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s. Crafted from oak, these chairs showcase Ekström's signature balance of form and function. The spindle backre...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak
Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Chunky Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare chunky coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden. This wonderful table has a gently rounded triangular teakwood top which si...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Table in Teak and Oak, 4/8 Seats
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian dining table in teak and oak legs, 4/8 seat, by Yngve Ekström.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Teak
Italian Circle armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Ese Mobler Ab Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Circle armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Ese Mobler Ab Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Circle model armchairs, with circular structure in solid beech painted in white, round seat with sla...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
- dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Leather
Yngve Ekstrom for stol AB stool 1950’s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Delft, NL
Yngve Ekstrom for stol AB stool 1950’s
Condition: Original paint has some wear.
Material: Wood
Dimensions: 43,4cm H 46cm W 31 cm D
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1950s Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Pastoe in Netherlands, 1960's. Structure with solid oak...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Original Black "Circle" Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Argelato, BO
It is one of the most iconic and representative chairs of Swedish design, designed by Yngve Ekström and produced in the 1960s for Swedese, Sweden.
With colleagues such as Aalto, M...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
By Skandiform, Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3-seat
- confortable
- marked by imprinted label
- sofa or bench
- in style of Bruno Mathsson or Gustav Axel Berg.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 1970s. The bookcase contains six modules. Easy to arrange as you like, with or wit...
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1970s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Rattan, Glass, Pine
Series of 6 Swedish chairs in Elm and black Skai by Yngve Ekstrom for Gemla 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Gemla
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Pretty Scandinavian chairs. In the same spirit as the superleggera chair by Gio Ponti, these very elegant chairs are light and robust. Very good manufacturing quality.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Elm
$2,742 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Of Circle Lounge Chairs By Yngve Ekström For Swedese, Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian modern, circle lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden feature white lacquered, circular hoop, beech wood frames wi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table Produced by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee / side table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Lacquer
Wooden Dish by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Wooden Dish by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Wood
Style: Scandinavian, Mid century
Produced in Sweden
Dimensions: (W x D x H): 38...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood
Yngve Ekström Dining Chairs Model Thema Produced by Swedese in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 10 dining chairs model Thema designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Swedese in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Lacquer
Yngve Ekström Dining Chairs Model Knockdown Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 dining chairs ‘Knockdown’ designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Round Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of midcentury circle lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1960.
The chairs features dark brown leather seats with white lacquered beechwood structure.
Yngve Ekstr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,437 / set
Yngve Ekström Modell Melano Swedese Ox Red Leather Highback Lounge Chair Beech
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Yngve Ekström Modell Melano Highback easy lounge chair with ottomane.
Oxred leather in beech wood.
The chair is comfortable and has a beautiful vinatge patina.
Measures:
Chair...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" Easy Chairs, Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" easy chairs, Yngve Ekström.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Markington, GB
Classic 20th century Yngve Ekström 1960s circle chairs, newly upholstered. Designed for Swedese.
Delivery price is for 1 chair, please let me know if you want both and I will get yo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood
$854 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Set of four Yngve Ekstrom's Circle Armchairs for Swedese Meubel, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four armchairs designed in the 1960s by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and manufactured by his own brand Swedese. The armchair is made of black lacquered solid wood with the s...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Circle Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Torino, IT
Circle Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – Sweden
Design Period – 1960
Production Period – 1960
Style – Midcentury / Danish design
...
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20th Century Swedish Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood
$567 Sale Price
20% Off
Yngve Ekström Easy Chair Model 'Rondino' for Swedes Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, FR
Yngve Ekström easy chair Model 'Rondino' For Swedes Sweden, 1970s
structure and Upholstery in good conditio but the original fabric is torn and heavy wear need to be replaced ( see ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
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