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 Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Multi-Color Drawers, Original Key, Brass Hardware ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bring...
Brass
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
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
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, 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
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 “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 Bodafors, Yngve Ekström
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
$511Sale Price|20% Off
H 85.83 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Mahogany Veneer & Glass, Italy, 1960s
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
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
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
Wood, Teak
Danish Mid - Century Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
The wide tabletop is presenting a fine walnut wood. Right beneath the top there is wide shelf. Three drawers are attached on either side. Each of the drawers has “bow” shaped handle....
Walnut
Vintage Josef Frank Style Swedish Cabinet, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Round Rock, TX
Vintage Swedish cabinet, after Josef Frank. Wildflower front with a grounded frame. The loose botanical motif echoes the Svenskt Tenn aesthetic with a nice balance of movement. Solid...
Textile, Beech
Danish Teak Arne Vodder Drop-Leaf Extendable Sliding Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern drop leaf desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s. This versatile piece features a sliding adjustable bank that includes three dovetailed drawers with si...
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s, Denmark
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Beautiful vintage Danish mid century chest of drawers in warm teak veneer. This elegant chest features clean Scandinavian lines and stands on slim tapered legs, giving it a light and...
Teak
Italian Wood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian wood cabinet, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 83 cm; W= 130 cm; D= 43 cm.
Wood
$4,750
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional 1960s Danish modern teak credenza by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian f...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...
Teak
1960s Italian Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Wood
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik and retailed by Otto Dahlin in Stockholm during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with iron details. The gently curved top and legs are in the spirit of Swe...
Iron
Sideboard “Ulvö” Yngve Ekström Bjärsta anni ’60
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard in teak con ante scorrevoli e cassettiera centrale, interni in betulla con divisori. Yngve Ekström, Bjärsta, anni ’60, modello “Ulvö”. Disegnato da Yngve Ekström negli ann...
Teak
Mid-Century ‘Ulvö’ Credenza by Yngve Ekström for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
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 Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
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