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
20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle Chairs
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Markington, GB
Classic 20th century Yngve Ekström 1960s circle chairs, newly upholstered. Designed for Swedese.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Wood
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine and Sheepskin Yngve Ekström Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Gemla
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderfully crafted rocking chair was designed by famous Swedish designer Yngve Ekström in 1970s and produced at Swedese. This one made in pine with a newly reupholstered seat i...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Sheepskin, Pine
Circle Chair Designed by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stamford, CT
A chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom circa 1960. Rising from ebonized legs the blond Birch wood chair has alternating black and blond spindles.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Birch
Yngve Ekström, "Palle" Stools, Solid Birch, Stolab, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of "Palle" birch stools designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Stolab, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Birch
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
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Wood, Pine, Lacquer
Yngve Ekström Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant solid Pine bench designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. It has been produced in the late 1960s.
The bench will be taken apart when shipped. It takes about 10 minutes to put ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Pine
Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955 Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955, Sweden.
Its design shows the famed sleek chic of ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak
Yngve Ekström Coffee / Side Table by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table / bench designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Midcentury Oak-Leather Desk Chair "Puck" Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden 56
By Yngve Ekström, Gemla
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderfully crafted desk chair named "Puck'" was designed by famous Swedish designer Yngve Ekström in 1956 and produced at the oldest Swedish furniture manufacturer "Gemla". Thi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Leather, Oak
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
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Rosewood, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful coffee table in solid pine designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970.
This table makes a great example of a Classic robust pine furniture made in Sweden. It’s made...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Pine
2-Seat Sofa by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960 Sweden
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Extremly rare and comfortable 2-seat sofa by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960 Sweden. Produced during the late 1960s. Brand's mark underneath the sofa graved in the pine wood. With co...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Fabric, Pine
Vintage Pair of Yngve Ekstrom Circle Chairs Reupholstered in Zebra Hide
By Yngve Ekström
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
With colleagues like Aalto, Mathsson, Jacobsen and Kjaerholm, Yngve Ekström was part of the post-war modern movement that made the concept “Scandinavian Modern” world-famous. This is a very nice pair of white lacquered circle chairs designed by Ekstrom for Swedese, circa 1960. Fully restored and reupholstered in zebra hide, the timeless design would fit any modern design interior.
Measure: 26in W x 24in D x 28in H x 17in SH.
The Art of One of A Kind Furniture - Forsyth travels the world in search of breathtaking designs from auction houses, antique shops, and private collections. An amazing transformation begins when a collected piece arrives at the Forsyth studio. Old world furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Zebra Hide
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
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Leather, Wood
Yngve Ekström Easy Chairs by Ese-Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by ESE-Möbler in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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
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Teak
Teak and Limed Oak Three-Legged Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dorchester, MA
This unusual Swedish modern table, designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, places an irregularly shaped teak top (narrowing from 36 inches to 15 inches) on a three-legged bas...
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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
Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Skandiform, Bruno Mathsson
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
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Fabric, Bentwood
Oak Easy Chair by Yngve Ekström Model "Sibbo, " circa 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Easy chair with oak frame and armrests. Model ‘Sibbo’ designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured in Sweden, circa 1950s.
Good vintage condition, sturdy frame. Patina and normal age...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak
Round Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Faux Leather, Wood
Rosewood & Brass Curved Leg Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rosewood coffee table made by Westbergs designed by Yngve Ekström.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Brass
Yngve Ekstrom Bench for Småland, Sweden 1950
By Yngve Ekström, Småland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful and rare bench designed by Yngve Ekstrom, manufactured by Småland in Sweden around 1950.
This unique piece is completely made of beautiful stained birch wood. The curved...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Wool, Wood
Furubo pine trolley by Ingve Ekstrom for Swedese, Sweden, 1964
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A beautiful mid century trolley / bar cart 🍸 / side table on wheels, made from solid pine wood: that’s the Furubo trolley by Ingve Ekstrom for Swedese, Sweden, 1964
Dress it in the ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Pine
Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Lounge Chair By Yngve Yngve Ekström For Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, "Lamino" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese features a curvaceous, high back, teak bentwood frame with deep brown, patinated leather upholstery. Arm heig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Leather, Teak, Bentwood
Dymling Swedish Pine Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Pine
Dymling Swedish Pine Sofa by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Upholstered in green kiwi wool fabric. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Wool, Pine
Dymling Swedish Pine Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Pine
Dymling Swedish Pine Settee by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Upholstered in green kiwi wool fabric. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wool, Pine
Yngve Ekstrom High Back Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair by Swedese. Molded Oak Frame with Teak Armrests. Upholstered in the last couple years in a Faux Lambskin Material. Looks and feels great! Small size...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Lamino Longue Armchair and Stool By Yngve Ekstrom 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lamino Armchair and stool By Yngve Ekstrom 1960s
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Lamino Chair + Ottoman by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Sweden. Reupholstered in green dyed Mongolian curly lamb fur. Full beech wood frame.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fur
Trolley "Thea" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Källemo
Located in Brescia, IT
Serving table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and manufactured by Källemo, Sweden.
The ingenious flip-top slides sideways to create a large serving surface, complete with a b...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Teak
Yngve Ekström Lamino Ottoman in Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Swedish Lamino ottoman designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1955, Sweden. The ottoman is crafted of steamed birch frame and newly upholster...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Sheepskin, Birch
Pair of Yngve Ekström Lamino Teak with Cowhide Lounge Chairs for Swedese, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fantastic 1950s Yngve Ekström teak Lamino lounge chairs with cowhide upholstery for Swedese.
Striking handcrafted bentwood teak frames with a sinuous and sleek profile t...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Teak, Cowhide, Fabric, Bentwood
Original Mid Century Lounge Chair “Lamino” by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Lounge Chair model “Lamino” by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1950s. Beautifully curved frame made of solid oak bentwood and armrests made of teak. The chair has been reupholstered in co...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Yngve Ekström Vintage Arka Chair Orig, Grey Lacquer 1950s Stolfabriks Ab Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Krefeld, DE
Midcentury Arka lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolfabriks AB, Sweden. Original paint in light grey with beautiful patina. Vintage condition and r...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood
Easy Chair in Beech by Yngve Ekström for Swedese model Lamino, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice easy chair by Yngve Ekström model Lamino from Sweden. The chair has a typical Scandinavian design and is executed in beech wood and red fabric. The design is from 1956, however,...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
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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