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.
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
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
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
$2,289 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair 1960s Bedside / Table Lamps In Pine And Linen By Yngve Ekström For Lystella
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern table lamps, designed by Yngve Ekström for Lystelle during the 1960s. Crafted from solid pine with Ekström's characteristic sculptural ...
Linen, Pine
$3,995 / set
H 8.08 in W 18.51 in D 10.83 in
Rare Yngve Ekström, Pine & Fabric Wall Lights, Lystella, Sweden, 1960s
By Lamp Gustaf, Aneta, Markslöjd, Luxus Vittsjö, Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two rare and large pine wall lights / lamps, with amazing patina. Designed by Yngve Ekström and made by Lystella, Sweden, c. 1960s. Great original condition. Sold with orig...
Pine
$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
Table lamps by Miranda AB, Sweden, 1970s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of table lamps produced by Miranda AB. Crafted in rattan with brass details, combining natural texture with a balanced form. A timeless design characteristic of Swedish modern l...
Brass
Sculptural Turned Pine Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful and sculptural Scandinavian floor lamp in solid pine, Denmark, circa 1970s. The lamp features a tall, slender stem composed of repeated hand-turned geometric elements, c...
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
Swedish Pine Floor Lamp, Adjustable Sculptural Frame, 1970s
Located in Rødding, DK
This floor lamp is Swedish in origin and dates from the 1970s. The solid pine frame is built from turned rods bent into a looping, sculptural form, joined at two points by ball-shape...
Fabric, Pine
Pine Table Lamps, Sweden, 1970s
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish table lamps in pine produced during the 1970s. Good condition.
Pine
Modeline Cactus Four-Light Pine Floor Lamp, California, 1970s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Oceanside, US
Sculptural cactus-form floor lamp by Modeline Lamp Co. of California, circa 1970s. Crafted from warm-toned sculpted pine, the lamp features four branching arms and four clear glass g...
Brass
$3,664 / set
H 55.12 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Set of Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps by Jan Wickelgren, 1970s, Sweden
By Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Scandinavian Modern Floor lamps in bend Beech Wood designed by Jan Wickelgren in the 1970s for Aneta Sweden. * A set (2) of bend beech veneer floor lamps with sha...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.85” H x 4.25“ Diameter Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.5“ Top Diameter x 8“ Bottom Diam...
Wood
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.75” H x 10.5” W x 10.5” D Dimensions of Shade (inches): 13” Top Diameter x 13” Bottom D...
Pine
Yngve Ekström, Floor Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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