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 1960s “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...
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955, Sweden. A gorgeous chair showing famed sleek chic...
Oak
Swedish Mid Century Sculptural Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Armchairs in Oak, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair sculptural Swedish mid century curved "Arka" wooden armchairs in stained solid oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s In good original condition with beautiful na...
Oak
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" Easy Chairs, Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" easy chairs, Yngve Ekström.
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...
Pine
Yngve Ekström 'Furubo' Pine Spindle Back Arm Chairs for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Swedish pine arm chairs in the 'Furubo' model, designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s. Solid pine frames carry a light natural finish that shows the wood's gr...
Pine
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...
Oak
Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström Pair of "Caryngo" Chairs
By Carl Malmsten, Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Caryngo chair was a collaboration between the great Swedish designers Carl Malmsten and Yngve Ekström, for Ekström’s furniture manufacturing company Swedese. The original saddle ...
Leather, 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...
Oak
$1,648Sale Price / set|45% Off
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom's Circle Armchairs for Swedese Meubel, Sweden, 1960
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of chairs designed by renowned Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Swedese, the company he co-founded. The chairs are crafted from solid wood with a black lacquere...
Fabric, Beech
$2,436Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury "Puck" Chairs Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1950’s, Pair
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
Located in Charleston, SC
These wonderfully crafted chairs named "Puck'" were designed by famous Swedish designer Yngve Ekström in 1956 and produced at the oldest Swedish furniture manufacturer "Gemla". These...
Upholstery, Teak
Early Arka Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare, early pair of Arka chairs by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, Sweden, 1950s. In original condition with a lovely patina and tone to the w...
Wood
Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960s Sunflower Corduroy
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Bochum, NRW
Original Sunflower Yellow Corduroy by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s A stunning example of Scandinavian design, this Fortino Lounge Chair with Ottoman by celebrated designer Yngve Ekström fo...
Velvet, Beech, Tapestry
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...
Oak
Exceptional Yngve Ekström Dining Set for Swedese, 1950, New Red Bouclé
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
There is quiet confidence in true Scandinavian design—and this museum-grade Yngve Ekström dining set for Swedese embodies that ethos perfectly. Produced in Sweden during the golden a...
Fabric, Pine
Exceptional Pair of Yngve Ekström Arm Chairs for Swedese, 1950, New Red Bouclé
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
There is quiet confidence in true Scandinavian design—and this museum-grade pair of Yngve Ekström arm chairs for Swedese embodies that ethos perfectly. Produced in Sweden during the ...
Fabric, Pine
Rare MCM Chair in Teak Attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare early Scandinavian Modern side chair attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö. Produced in the early 1950s in Sweden, this stunning chair is construct...
Teak
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.
Leather
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...
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.
Wood
Pair of "Circle" Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Italy, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of chairs realized by Yngve Ekstrom for Ese Mobler Ab Sweden in 1960s. Bentwood frame, painted wood finish and upholstered seats with back cushions. A refined pair of “Circle” ...
Wood, Fabric
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
Leather
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...
Sheepskin, Pine
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...
Leather, Wood
Exceptional Yngve Ekström High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, 1950, New Red Bouclé
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
There is quiet confidence in true Scandinavian design—and this museum-grade Yngve Ekström high back arm chair for Swedese embodies that ethos perfectly. Produced in Sweden during the...
Fabric, Pine
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.
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...
Fabric, Wood
Yngve Ekström Easy Chair Model 'Rondino' for Swedes Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Paris, IDF
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 ...
Metal
Italian Circle armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Ese Mobler Ab Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Circle armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Ese Mobler Ab Sweden, 1960s Pair of Circle model armchairs, with circular structure in solid beech painted in white, round seat with sla...
Fabric, Wood
$1,986 / set
H 36.62 in W 48.43 in D 31.5 in
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Single Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Rochester, England
Yngve Ekström was one of the most important figures in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement and co-founder of the furniture design company Swedese. This living room ...
Fabric, Pine
Yngve Ekström Pine Sofa, Swedese, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
Yngve Ekstrom Sofa, c. 1970 Swedese Pine frame, newly reupholstered in Knoll Textiles "Ferry - Whitehall" 27 1/2" H x 77 1/2" W x 30" D Condition: Very good overall condition. Pine ...
Pine
$3,826
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Lamino Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic Lamino lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Crafted in oak plywood with a beautifully shaped frame and a comfortable seat upholstered in brown suede. The frame...
Suede, Oak, Plywood
$3,531
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 34.26 in
Swedish Modern "Anders" Lounge Chair, Yngve Ekström, Birch & Saddle Girth, 1945
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Anders" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström made in the late 1940s at his own workshop Swedese. The chair is made from solid birchwood with a beautiful warm patina and the original strong saddle girth. Designed in 1945 and produced in low numbers. Yngve Ekström was one of Sweden's most prominent furniture designers. He also worked as an architect and sculptor and designed logos, catalogs, and advertisements. Yngve Ekström began his career working in furniture factories, where he learned to work with wood. His furniture is characterized by straight, tight lines in bendable wood. Several of his designs are now considered design classics, such as the Lamino armchair, the Arka chair, and the Pinocchio chair...
Birch
$2,200
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 38 in
Vintage 'Fortino' High Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Fortino’ high back armchair designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. This Swedish design features a connected bentwood beech wood frame. The frame is the most impressive f...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Beech, Bentwood
$4,100 / set
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Pair, Mid-Century Pine Armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Yngve Ekström, Sven Larsson
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-century pine armchairs, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970 Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in it's original brown corduroy. Elegant design and great ...
Fabric, Pine
$11,660 / set
H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...
Fabric, Wood
$1,800
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Scandinavian Modern "Lamino" Lounge Chair By Yngve Ekström For Swedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic Lamino easy chair was designed by the acclaimed Swedish architect and designer Yngve Ekström in 1956, manufactured by Swedese and is widely celebrated as a cornerstone of...
Leather, Wood, Bentwood
$2,655
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
Yngve Ekström Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese in Oak and Sheepskin 'Sahara'
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tilburg, NL
Yngve Ekström Lamino easy chair by Swedese in Oak and 'Sahara' Sheepskin. New, design from 1956. The Lamino by Yngve Ekström is one of the most ic...
Sheepskin, Oak
Yngve Ekström, Lounge Chair, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Max D...
Velvet, Oak
Yngve Ekström Pine Lounge Chair, Swedese, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Chicago, IL
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair, c. 1970 Swedese Pine frame, newly reupholstered in Knoll Textiles "Ferry - Whitehall" 37" H x 31" W x 30" D Condition: Very good overall condition. Pine ...
Pine
Yngve Ekström, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, leather and beige red striped fabric lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in bra...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sibbo armchair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, is an elegant and enduring example of Swedish furniture design from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies the essen...
Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
4er Set Kontiki Midcentury Stühle Hugo Troeds Yngve Ekström Teak
By Yngve Ekström, Hugo Troeds
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten vier wunderschöne Vintage Teakholzstühle von Hugo Troeds aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Yngve Ekström und wurde bekannt unter dem Namen "Kont...
Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Armchair And Ottoman 1960's
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a rare armchair with ottoman, commonly known as the “Lamino,” designed by Yngve Ekström—one of Sweden’s most iconic designers—and believed to have been manufactured in the 19...
Leather, Oak
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Armchair recliner “Laminett” yngve ekstram Sweden lambskin
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is a beautiful armchair/ recliner “Laminett” by Yngve Ekstram for the traditional Swedish manufacturer Swedese. It is covered with light-colored lambskin, which has acquired...
Wood
Lamino Armchair with stool, Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare armchair with stool from the 1950s. “Lamino” model by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. Wonderfully curved frame made of solid oak bentwood and armrests made of teak. Chair and stool h...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom. The model is called the Ruster armchair, they were recently imported fro...
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Ruster Armchairs by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe, 1960's
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
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...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 'Remo' Designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Yngve Ekström, 1970s. Dark stained pine, original seat cushions. Produced by Swedese Möbler AB, Sweden, 1970s.
Canvas, Pine