Yngve Ekström Seating
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
'Lamino' Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Karis, Nyland
Lamino lounge chair frame of steambend plywood of beech and original smooth white colored leather seat.
The chair is designed by Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) in 1956 and manufactured by...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Leather, Beech
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 Seating
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Sheepskin, Pine
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 Seating
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Leather, Oak
A SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MODERNIST "Knockdown" CHAIR by YNGVE EKSTROM, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in PARIS, FR
An amazing chair with compass feet and a Plywood back, Modernist, Forme Libre, Dansk, Scandinave, compass feet in birch wood, the seat in plywood held by two superb bronze nuts and b...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Bronze
1960's Ruster Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, FR
The notable Ruster Danish lounge chair by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and edited by Pastoe in the 1960s.
The leather is in its original condition, the frame has been expertly re-f...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
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Leather, Teak
Early Yngne Ekstrom oak Lamino armchair & ottoman for Swedese Denmark, 1960's.
By Yngve Ekström
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
This is an early example of the iconic Lamino chair & footstool (2) by Yngve Ekström.
This chair & ottoman offered ticks all the boxes for the perfect set.
- Natural 'stracciatella...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Sheepskin, Oak
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 Seating
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Oak
Swedish 1970s vintage sofa by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Brescia, IT
Two-seater sofa by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, with pine frame and original orange and pink striped cushions.
This 1970s Swedish sofa, designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, combines...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Pine
Set of Vintage Swedish Beech Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
2 Easy Chairs with high backrests from the Swedish manufacturer Swedese based on a design by Yngve Ekström.
The sides of the frame are very narrow and are hardly visible from the fr...
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20th Century Swedish Yngve Ekström Seating
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Wood
1970s Swedish Lamino Chair & Ottoman in Sheepskin by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A vintage 1970s "Lamino" chair and footstool by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese.
Both armchair and stool have been listed among the greatest designs of the Scandinavian Modern movement.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Plywood
Yngve Ekstrom Oak Three Seat Sofa
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find three seat sofa designed by one of Sweden’s most well known designers, Yngve Ekstrom. Patinated oak frame and newly upholstered in Pollack Textiles ” West Coast” Troll...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
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Upholstery, Oak
Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Birch stools in lacquered stylish red, produced in Sweden, 1970s designed by Yngve Ekström.
These stools are a good example of the good craftsmanship and minimalistic style that si...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Birch
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.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
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Zebra Hide
Yngve Ekström, "Palle" Stools, Solid Birch, Stolab, Sweden, 1950s
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
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 Seating
Materials
Birch
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in White Ash and Charcoal Sheepskin
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in laminated white ash and sheepskin 'Charcoal'.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Walnut and Cognac Leather 'Elmo Baltique 43001'. New, design from 1956.
The Lamino by Yngve Ekström ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
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Walnut, Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Yngve Ekstrom Circle Chair 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Circle chair 1960s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
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Birch
Swedish Armchair model "Sibbo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Armchair model “Sibbo” designed by Yngve Ekström in 1955. Manufactured
by Stolab in Sweden (circa 1970). Original black painted wood frame with small original backrest cushion late...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Yngve Ekstrom, Pair of armchairs mod. Circle Chair, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of armchairs i wood and fabric upholstered seat.
The Circle Chair gets its name from its distinctive circular backrest held together by round rods.
Designed in 1958 by Swedish ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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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 Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Newly Upholstered Yngve Ekström 'Lästo' and 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Newly Upholstered Yngve Ekström 'Lästo' and 'Ruster' Lounge Chairs with sculpted wooden frame and beautifully curved armrests. The measurements given apply to the Lästo Chair...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
6 Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Hugo Troeds, 1960s, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hannover, DE
6 Vintage Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Hugo Troeds, Sweden**
Model: Kontiki, 1960s
Enhance your dining space with this exquisite set of six Kontiki chairs, designed by renowned...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Teak
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 Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Yngve Ekstrom, Pair of armchairs mod. Circle Chair, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Rivoli, IT
Pair of armchairs i wood and fabric upholstered seat.
The Circle Chair gets its name from its distinctive circular backrest held together by round rods.
Designed in 1958 by Swedish ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Swedish Model Lamello Beech Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Lounge armchair with a high backrest from the swedish manufacturer swedese according to a design by yngve ekström.
The lamello is a design classic from yngve ekström. The curved che...
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20th Century Swedish Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Pinocchio Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden chair produced in Sveden around 1950-60s. Good vintage condition: visible signs of wear due to time and use.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Wood
Round Chair By Yngve Ekstrom Arka Vintage Maple Armchair, Made In Sweden
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Arka chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom and executed by Stolab of sweden. These chairs are fabulously unique in terms of their proportions and are refined...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
'Primo' Model Armchair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
'Primo' model armchair designed by Yngve Ekström for the Swedese company.
This model is an alternative to the classic Lamino model armchair.
A Scandinavian design armchair that becam...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Canvas, Beech
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 Seating
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Wood
Pair Of Circle Lounge Chairs By Yngve Ekström For Swedese, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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 Seating
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Fabric, Beech
Oak Armchair "Sibbo" by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden, 1950s
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karis, Nyland
Easy chair with oak frame and armrests. Model "Sibbo" designed by Yngve Ekstro¨m 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 Seating
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Oak
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom's Circle Armchairs for Swedese Meubel, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of two armchairs designed in the 1960s by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and manufactured by his own brand Swedese. The armchair is made of ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Fabric, Beech
Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Wood
Three Swedish 1950s Cocktail "Circle" Chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Three beautiful 1950s Laminett Circle chairs by Swedish designer Yngve Ekstrom.
With striking hoop frames on tapered legs, the seat and backrest in original yellow linen fabric...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Beech
1970s Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armchair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Leather
1970s Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armchair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Yngve Ekström.
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Yngve Ekström. Newly upholstered with Paul Smith fabric.
W : 46 cm – D : 40 cm – H : 85 cm – Seat H : 45 cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Fabric, Elm
Set of four Yngve Ekstrom's Circle Armchairs for Swedese Meubel, Sweden, 1960
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
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 Seating
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Fabric, Beech
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.
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 Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
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Faux Leather, Elm
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 Seating
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Wood
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 Seating
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Leather, Wood
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 Seating
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Metal
Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Lamino Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Swedish leather Lamino armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom. They were made in Sweden by Swedese, they date from around the 1970-80’s.
This model is extremely comfo...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Seating
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Leather, Wood
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 Seating
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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 Seating
Yngve Ekström seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Yngve Ekström seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 114 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Yngve Ekström were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, and Bruno Mathsson. Prices for Yngve Ekström seating 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 $2,320.
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