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.
Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekström Walnut Drop-Leaf Writing Desk for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Brass
Yngve Ekström, Cabinet, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and rattan cabinet designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s.
Rattan, Pine
Yngve Ekstrom Teak Danish Style Credenza for Swedese / Pastoe Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dark teak wood credenza / server with five center drawers the top one having divided slots and felt bottom . To each side a sliding door with adjustable shelves i...
Birch, Teak
Yngve Ekström, Cabinets, Pine, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and rattan cabinets designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s. Dimensions: 39.25” H x 23.625” W x 14.5” D
Rattan, Pine
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux circa 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage with nine wide, deep drawers. It is a versatile ...
Teak
Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Teak, Beech, Brass and Rosewood by Yngve Ekström, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, beech, brass and rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare cabinet mo...
Brass
Cabinet “Bangkok” by Yngve Ekström for Westerbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Elegant Swedish cabinet model Bangkok, designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westerbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Crafted in teak with beech details, this piece features Ekström’...
Beech, Teak
Swedish teak sexton by Ingvar & Ekström for Bodafors
By Yngve Ekström, Bodafors
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish 1962 teak chest of drawers, six graduated drawers and carved handles. A rigorous example of highly manufactured Nordic modernism. Teak sextina designed by Ingvar & Ekström f...
Teak
1960s Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Mid-Century Modern dressers. One in teak and one in oak. Simple and in good original shape from 1960s.
Teak
$29,959
H 58.27 in W 47.64 in D 16.54 in
Jens Ingvard Jensen 'Trèfle' Cabinet in Teak, Leather and Brass, Denmark, 1940s
By J. Ingvard Jensen Odense
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare cabinet was designed and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker Jens Ingvard Jensen in the late 1940s. Jensen was one of the few Danish masters who established his workshop outside of Copenhagen, working in Odense, where he designed most of his own models and produced pieces largely on a bespoke basis. Only two examples of this particular model are known. The cabinet features a four-door front with organic quatrefoil cut-outs. Each door panel is clad in fine-grained black leather on the exterior and teak veneer on the interior, allowing the configuration to be reversed: by releasing the interior profiles, the panels can be flipped, creating either an all-teak or leather-front presentation. The leather could also be reinterpreted in another color or material if desired. Brass fittings, keys, hinges, and feet complete the piece with refined detailing. The interior is fitted with shelves and drawers, offering practical storage. The sculptural quatrefoil motifs share a formal affinity with Jean Royère’s Trèfle...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.75 in W 95 in D 18.5 in
Excellent Gunni Omann Teak Credenza for Axel Christiansen Danish Modern
By Gunni Omann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent teak credenza designed by Gunni Omann for Axel Christiansen. Super long at 95" this piece has tons of storage space with fully adjustable shelves and four dovetailed drawer...
Teak
1960s cabinet with sliding doors
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Sliding door cabinet made of mahogany veneer and smoked glass, profiles are brass-plated aluminum.
Aluminum
Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bernt Peterson designed minimalist drop-leaf office table desk in oak. This is a substantial and well constructed table finished with spare but eleg...
Oak
$3,235 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
Pair of David Rosén Futura cabinets, teak & brass, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Scandinavian mid-century cabinets from the Futura range, designed by Swedish architect David Rosén for the renowned department store Nordiska Kompaniet in 1949. Crafted fro...
Brass
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
Wood, Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 54 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 54 wide x 19.5 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
All original gorgeous Mid-Century Modern teak and maple cabinet from the 1960s. The vintage Danish sideboard features a pair of sliding doors, each with a sculpted teak handle, openi...
Maple, Teak
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Credenza
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik Danish Teak Credenza This credenza measures: 90.5 wide x 20.5 deep x 29.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Credenza has Minor Chips at Bot...
Teak
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk in Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: P. Olsen Sibast, Stenstrup Era: 1957 Materials: Teak Measurements: 62" (closed), 84.25" (open) wide x 35" deep x 28.75" tall ...
Teak
Mid-Century ‘Ulvö’ Credenza by Yngve Ekström for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century ‘Ulvö’ credenza designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, Sweden. Streamlined minimalist design with perfectly accented pulls. Warm walnut finish, which diverts from the usual l...
Wood
Teak sideboard by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Torino, IT
Straordinaria madia in teak disegnata da Yngve Ekstrom per DUX, Svezia, anni Cinquanta. Questo mobile sideboard presenta ante scorrevoli laterali con ripiani interni regolabili e cin...
Teak
Sideboard in teak di Yngve Ekström per Troeds
By Hugo Troeds, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard scandinavo anni ’50/’60 in teak con gambe tornite, un’anta scorrevole e colonna di cinque cassetti con maniglie scolpite. Etichetta originale presente. Firmato “Troeds” e ...
Teak
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H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern "Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic relief of everyday kitchen objects mixed with flowers and decorative objects. An art...
Teak
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H 68.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern "Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic relief of everyday kitchen objects mixed with flowers and decorative objects. An art...
Teak
Sideboard di Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Credenza in teak originale scandinava anni '60. ...
Teak
Yngve Ekström for Troeds Mid Century Teak Credenza
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Yngve Ekström for Troeds sculpted teak credenza circa mid 1950’s. Has 5 drawers with solid teak pulls and a sliding door with adjustable interior storage. Newly finished.
Birch, Teak
Mid-Century "Ulvö" Credenza by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century "Ulvö" credenza by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux, Sweden. This Scandinavian credenza / sideboard is a favorite for us. Excellent craftsmanship with beatufilly sculpted teak detai...
Wood, Teak
Private listing for Kashia
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Combined deal including a Yngve Ekström cabinet and a teapot by Margrethe Dybdahl.
Teak
Sold
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in L 17.72 in
"Krus" Cabinet by Yngve Ekström, Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Krus” (“Vessel”) cabinet by Yngve Ekström, made from teak. The front doors display a modernistic relief of everyday kitchen objects mixed with flowers and decorative objects. An art...
Teak
Swedish Modern Relief Carved 'Bangkok' Cabinet by Yngve Ekstrom
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful relief carved teak 'Bangkok' cabinet on a contrasting solid beech base. Designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, Sweden. The detailed designed cabinet has a beautif...
Beech, Teak
Sold
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Cabinet Model "Furubo" by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pine cabinet Model "Furubo" designed by Yngve Ekström. The cabinet consists of six parts, two lockers with glass doors with wooden shelves inside, three lockers with rattan doors an...
Rattan, Glass, Pine