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.
Mid-century Tulip table lamp by Yngve Ekström for Pileprodukter, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Forserum, SE
Table lamp ‘Tulip’ designed in the 1970’s by Swedish architect Yngve Ekström. Made from white acrylic with clear details. It features an orange inner shade that imparts a warm and co...
Plastic, Acrylic
Yngve Ekström, Floor Lamp, Pine, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable pine and floral-printed paper floor lamp designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 53” H x 14” W x 23” D Stated dimensions include shade. ...
Pine, Paper
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamps in Pine, Yngve Ekström Sweden 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamps manufactured in Sweden. It’s made in solid pine. These ones with organically sculptured pine that gives a wonderful floor lamp. Nice vintage condition, small marks, and...
Pine
Pair of Floor Lamps "Lystella" in Pine by Yngve Ekström, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
A pair of pine floor lamps with fabric and lace lampshades. The lampshades were designed by Yngve Ekström in the 70s. The lamps are in nice vintage condition.
Fabric, Pine
Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Fully functional - 1x E26 or E27 socket - Good, original condition.
Metal
1970s Lightolier floor lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Montréal, QC
Lightolier floor lamp, 1970s. Enameled composite metal head, chromed steel stem, enameled steel foot. 40 to 60 watt E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb or higher if LED/CFL. ...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Big black table lamp. New paint Minor loses of color seen on photos. 2 x 40W, E25-E27 bulbs US plug adapter included.
Metal
Floor Neon Lamp 1970s
By Fratelli Guzzini
Located in taranto, IT
Floor lamp, original "neon lamp" model from the 1970s All in metal, coral red color, oval-shaped, it is about 175 cm high (... ask us for the exact measurements ...), contains a pai...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Pine, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and paper floor lamp, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 59" H x 15" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sockets: 1
Pine, Paper
$1,173
H 25.98 in Dm 20.87 in
Mid-Century Swedish Anna Table Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp Anna by Atelje Lyktan based on a design by Anna Ehrner from the 70s. What is particularly special about this design is the contrast between natural fabric and chrome...
Metal
$3,611
H 57.49 in W 22.45 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamp in Pine Uno Kristiansson, Sweden 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamp manufactured in Sweden and designed by Uno Kristiansson. Made in solid pine this one with its organic shape gives any home a nice vibe. All new cotton shade made is inclu...
Pine
Brass Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamps model B-55 in brass manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s.
Brass
1970s Floor lamp , Hungary
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - In working order - E26-E27bulb - US wiring compatible
Chrome
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and pine floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Light oxidation present on brass stand. Minor wear consistent with age and use to pine shade. Dimensions o...
Brass
Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage floor lamp Style: industrial Production: 1970s Country of manufacturer: Switzerland Condition: original vintage condition.
Aluminum, Chrome
Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scandinavian Modern floor lamp, manufactured in Sweden, 1950s. Brass and iron frame with black plastic wrapping on the frame, reupholstered linen fabric shade. Good vintage conditio...
Brass, Iron
Yngve Ekström, Floor Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable pine and white fabric floor lamp designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese, Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 54.75” H x 21.625” Diamet...
Fabric, Pine