Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s and 60s. The organic and neat elegance of these chairs is typical of Ekström’s approa...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Fabric, Pine
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 Armchairs
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Leather, Teak
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine and Sheepskin Yngve Ekström Sweden
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
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 Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Pine
Yngve Ekstrom Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Corduroy, by Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Bochum, NRW
Yngve Ekstrom Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Corduroy, by Swedese
Sunflower yellow corduroy covering. Frames made of laminated birch. Marked "Swedese, Design Yngve Eks...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Velvet, Beech
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 66 cm / 26" W: 71 cm / 2...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Oak
Swedish Mid Century Wooden "Arka" Armchairs in Oak by Yngve Ekström, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish mid century wooden armchairs model "Arka" in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s. Both chairs are in good original condition with nice matchin...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Oak
Midcentury Rocking Chair in Pine and Sheepskin Yngve Ekström Sweden
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
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 Armchairs
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Sheepskin, Pine
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
The lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese are a rare find, a true gem of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. These chairs are a testamen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Pine
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare high back armchair made of Oregon Pine is without a doubt among the great Swedish chair designs. The pine structures shows Ekström’s background as a wood carver, sculptor a...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Fabric, Pine
Midcentury Oak-Leather Desk Chair "Puck" Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden 56
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Easy Chairs for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
Swedese’s founder Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden’s leading furniture designers during the 1950s and 60s. The organic and neat elegance of these chairs is typical of Ekström’s approa...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Ruster Armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, 1960's
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Ruster armchairs designed by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and produced by dutch company Pastoe in Netherlands, 1960's. Structure with solid oak...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese Møbler, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese Møbler, 1960s.
Dimensions: H=90 cm; W= 85 cm; D= 85 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Wood
Mid-Century Lounge Chair Rusty Cognac Suede Leather Sling Swedese Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Lamino Series Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Chair in Warm Light Brown Leather. Bent Oak Frame with Teak inlayed sculptural arm rests.
W 27.25 x D 28.25 x Seat ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström, Model ”Sibbo” for Stolab AB circa 1955, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Yngve Ekström Arm Chair model Sibbo in solid oak designed in 1955 for Stolab AB in Sweden. Good overhall condition. Original cushion available. Yngve Ekström is one of the most influ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Oak
Pair of "Dymling" armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s. Solid pine wood frame in very good original condition with delightful patina. Structurally sound. Recently...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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Fabric, 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 Armchairs
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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 Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Armchairs
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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 Armchairs
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Leather
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 Armchairs
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'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 Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, 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.
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
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
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of four Yngve Ekstrom's Circle Armchairs for Swedese Meubel, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Lamino Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Armchairs
Yngve Ekström armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Yngve Ekström armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden, and Bruno Mathsson. Prices for Yngve Ekström armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $8,008, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,824.