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
$4,470 / set
H 57.09 in Dm 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamps Made in Pine, Sweden 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
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. The floor lamps have 3 lamp sockets each. ...
Pine
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
Scandinavian Mid Century Sculptural Floor Lamp in Solid Pine, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large organic floor lamp in solid pine. Made by unknown cabinetmaker in 1970s - probably Swedish or Danish. This piece is in a great vintage condition. A warm colour and patina th...
Pine
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamp in Solid Pine, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Odense, DK
A charming floor lamp in solid pine. Attributed to Uno Kristiansson. Fine craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Modern, Scandinavian, Classic or an Art deco home ...
Wood, 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
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
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
Uno Kristiansson, Floor Lamp, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced lampshade. Dimensions...
Fabric, Pine
Swedish Mid-Century Designer Pine Table Lamp, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
By Markslöjd, Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully sculptural Swedish table lamp crafted in bentwood pine, dating to the 1970s. This piece exemplifies the warmth and quiet sophistication of Scandinavian Modern design, w...
Fabric, Pine
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
$2,043Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.55 in Dm 18.9 in
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Carved Solid Pine Wood, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This striking tall floor lamp was produced in Sweden in the 1970s. The Swedish Modern design is characterized by a central stem crafted from solid pine wood, featuring disc-shaped c...
Fabric, Pine
$3,367
H 55.91 in Dm 12.6 in
Sculptural Brutalist floor lamp in pine and gold metal by Pons SA, Spain, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten, Miguel Milà, Estiluz Lighting, Metalarte Spain, Charlotte Perriand
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Sculptural Brutalist floor lamp by Pons SA, Spain, 1970s. Composed of a gold brushed chrome metal base and stem, with a sculptural h...
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Cast 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