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.
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...
Bronze
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.
Birch
Pair of Yngve Ekström Circle Chairs for Swedese, Sweden 1950s – Original Upholst
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Catania, CT
Iconic pair of Circle chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1950s. These sculptural lounge chairs feature the distinctive circular spindle backrest in beautifully craft...
Wood
1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino for Swedese Chair
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino chair for Swedese Scandinavian Modern design is stamped, Made In Sweden. A Scandinavian Modern Design of the 1960s by Yngv...
Brass
$2,224 / set
Pair of Yngve Ekström Chairs, Finland, 1950
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant pair of chairs designed by Yngve Ekström in Finland, dating from around 1950. These chairs beautifully reflect the light, functional, and human-centered approach that defines...
Wood
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.
Fabric, Elm
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...
Leather, Beech
Afro Teak Nesto Chairs , Model SH41 by Pastoe , 1960s
By Pastoe, Nesto, Yngve Ekström
Located in Delft, NL
Afro Teak Nesto Chairs , Model SH41 by Pastoe , 1960s Afro teak chairs designed for Nesto in Sweden by Ingve Ekstrom, 1966 Produced in the Netherlands by Pastoe...
Teak
Midcentury Circle Lounge Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Leather & Beechwood
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...
Leather, Wood
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. The Art of One of A Kind Furniture - Forsyth travels the world in search of breathtaking designs from auction houses, antique shops, and private collections. An amazing transformation begins when a collected piece arrives at the Forsyth studio. Old world furniture...
Zebra Hide
$429Sale Price|64% Off
Round Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960.
Faux Leather, Wood
Yngve Ekström Circle Chair for Swedese, 1960s, Swedese Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Krefeld, DE
Midcentury circle lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden. Cushions with some spots. The blue fabric turned into grey from being expose the sun :-). Paint with some damages...
Wood
Rare Set of 4 Chairs in Teak by Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an incredibly rare set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö. Produced in the early 1950s in Sweden, this stunning set of dining ...
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...
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
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Pinocchio Chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolab
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wooden chair produced in Sveden around 1950-60s. Good vintage condition: visible signs of wear due to time and use.
Wood
$2,789Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Faux Leather, Elm
Yngve Ekström Modell Lästo Swedese Cherry Blossom Easy Lounge Chair Oak Set of 2
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Yngve Ekström Modell Lästo easy chair. Produced by Swedese. Sculptured armrests in solid oak wood. The fabric is covered in beautiful cherry blossom mohair. Timless design ...
Brass
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.
Wood
$3,606
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
$4,808 / set
H 25.99 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
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...
Oak
$1,980 / set
H 36.62 in W 48.43 in D 31.5 in
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Single Sofa and Footstool, 1960s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Basildon, London
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 Ekstrom Lamino Lounge Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
The "Lamino" easy chair is a iconic design of Yngve Ekstrom. He developed this lounge chair for Swedese as a highly comfortable chair with clean sensual lines. As this a one of the e...
Wool, Hardwood
$704 / set
H 36.61 in W 24.8 in D 29.53 in
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...
Wood
$1,683
H 38.19 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in
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
Swedish Pine Daybed Sofa by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Reupholstered
Fabric, Pine
Arka Chair by Yngve Ekström, Hand-Crafted Oak, Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Portland, OR
Nice early example of the Arka chair by Yngve Ekström. Sweden, 1950s. Solid oak. Excellent patina, structurally sound. Classic petite Scand...
Oak
Lounge Chair by Fåtölj Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Yngve Ekström Lounge Chair – Sweden, 1960s A rare and characterful lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström, a key figure of Scandinavian modernism. This particular version features a ...
Pine
$5,580
H 24.02 in W 76.78 in D 38.59 in
Swedish Modern, Daybed by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful rare daybed made as a prototype by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s. Crafted with a birchwood frame and chromed metal base, harmonizing the warmth...
Metal, Chrome
$2,789Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Yngve Ekström Fortino Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Original Sunflower by Swedese
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
$2,300
H 26 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
1950s Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekstrom Oak Arka Lounge Chair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Scandinavian Modern Arka oak lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom, and made in Sweden. A beautiful example of classic mid-century Scandinavian design, the chair has been prof...
Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 18.9 in
"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
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
Scandinavian chairs Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of wooden chairs painted red is an iconic work by renowned Swedish designer Yngve Ekström. Featuring clean lines and a minimalist style, these chairs perfectly embody the S...
Wood
Scandinavian Chair Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Wooden chair painted red by renowned Swedish designer Yngve Ekström. Featuring clean lines and a minimalist style, this chair perfectly embodies the Scandinavian aesthetic, combining...
Wood
Yngve Ekstrom model “Circle” lounge chair Swedese Sweden 1960
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculptural lounge chair model “Circle” designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden 1960. It has a wide elliptical seat and elegantly curved spindled backrest on four tape...
Leather, Beech
Dymling Swedish Pine Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Constructed of full pine throughout. Upholstered in green kiwi wool fabric. Made in Sweden by Swedese. We have a full set available, contact us if you’re looking for more.
Pine
Original Ynvge Eckstrom for Illums Bolighus "Lamino" Lounge Chair
By Illums Bolighus, Yngve Ekström
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover a relic of design history with this stunning "Lamino" Lounge Chair by Ynvge Eckstrom for Illums Bolighus, circa 1956. A paragon of Scandinavian design, this chair is a confl...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 33 in
Pair Mid Century Yngve Ekstrom Swedese Lamino Black Leather Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Lamino" chairs by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1950s. This sculptural classic pair of chairs are made from laminated teak and have recently been recovered ...
Leather, Teak
Swedish Yngve Ekström for Hagafors "Pinnochio" Accent Chair, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Basel, BS
1950's accent Swedish Yngve Ekström "Pinnochio" chair made by Hagafors. Features beautiful spindles and a large round seat in juxtaposition. A beautiful example of Mid Century Swedi...
Oak
Ese Möbler AB Circle Chair Beech Swden 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic 1960s Scandinavian design seat; frame in beech and seat in foam covered in fabric.
Fabric, Foam, Beech
‘Arka’ Solid Wood Spindle Back Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century modern Yngve Ekström "Arka" lounge chair. Low wide profile. Solid wood construction. Original finish. Stamped "Sweden.".
Wood
Yngve Ekström for Swedese Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs Mid Century
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 'Dymling' pair of pine chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1970s. Great condition, super comfortable. Solid pine. Loose cushions so can be easily recognized if needed.
Fabric, Pine
Circle Chairs by Yngve Ekström, Sweden 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Circle chairs by Yngve Ekström on square pointed feet in blue-green and black-yellow respectively. The color may have been renewed once.
Wood