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.
Vintage Brutalist Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist coffee table from Swedish manufacturer Swedese designed by Yngve Ekström.A rustic design and striking solitaire in a minimalist … Read more Brutalist coffee table from Swed...
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Westbergs Mobler
Wood, Oak, Teak
Classic Teak Mid Century Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom Sweden Ca' 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Mid Century Scandinavian modern bar cart / drinks trolley designed by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in the 1960s. Made of teak with sculptural handles on either side. The cleve...
Teak
$1,046Sale Price|30% Off
YNGVE EKSTRÖM Teak Guitar Pick Table
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Tucson, AZ
Beautiful triangle shaped teak side table with brass inserts and wonderfully sculpted, bent legs. This table is the epidemy of mid-century design: lightweight, comfortable, and love...
Brass
Yngve Ekström for Dansk Oak Reversible 'Catch All' Table, Denmark 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century side or coffee table by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström for Dansk Designs is a prime example of thoughtful Scandinavian Modernism. Manufactured in Denmark during the ...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for DUX, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisitely rare coffee table, executed in teak designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux, featuring brass accents. Completely restored. Other desi...
Brass
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Coffee table in pine by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970. This table is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. The table...
Pine
Yngve Ekström, Bar Cart, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bar cart designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Lystella, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.625"H x 31.5"W x 21.5"D All items ship from High Point, North ...
Pine
Yngve Ekstrom Teak Danish styled Extendable Dining Table Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark teak wood dining table with built in extension leaves to both ends which can be pulled out for additional seating . The edges of this quality example of early Scandinavian and...
Teak
MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s Superb Mid Century Scandinavian Modern bar cart / drinks trolley by Yngve Ekstrom in Sweden in t...
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Drop Leaf Expanding Bar Cart By Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern, rosewood, extendable drop leaf bar cart or serving trolley was created by the Swedish architect and furniture maker Yngve Ekström. This model, known as the ...
Brass
"Rytm" organic table in black walnut by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Leaf shaped side table model "Rytm" designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Tranås Sweden during the 1950s. Black lacquered beech legs and table top of rosewood. Good vintage conditio...
Beech, Walnut, Paint
Yngve Ekström Trolley Model Thea Produced in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Trolley model Thea designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced in Sweden. Measure: width: 72 ( 100 ) cm.
Formica, Rosewood
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern Night Stands or End Tables by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Compass Leg Danish Modern night stands or end tables, designed by Yngve Ekström, Sweden circa 1960s. constructed of a beech wood frame with sculptural compass legs and contrasting teak tops. Each table has brass hardware and a shallow drawer...
Wood
1970s Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo of Sweden Teak Thea Bar / Serving Cart
By Källemo, Yngve Ekström
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Thea bar and serving cart, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Kallemo in the 1950s. This particular example dates back to the 1970s. Crafted from teak, the cart reflects Ekstrom...
Metal
Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant “Thea” serving trolley designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s, crafted in teak with a sleek black laminate top. This Swedish modern cart features softly curved edges, sculpte...
Brass
Pine Dining Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
A distinctive Scandinavian Modern dining table designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese in the 1960s. Crafted in solid pine, the table exemplifies Ekström’s commitment to fu...
Pine
Yngve Ekström, Coffee Table, Teak, Oak, Sweden, 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and oak coffee table or side tables designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, c. 1960s. Imperfections to tabletop surface from moderate to heavy use...
Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström, Coffee Table, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine "Dymling" coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Swedese, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Pine
Vintage Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Coffee table from the Swedish manufacturer Swedese according to a design by Yngve Ekström from the 1960s. The cheeks of the frame are kept very narrow and hardly recognizable in the...
Pine
Vintage Swedish Pine Couch Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hamburg, DE
Quadratic coffee table from the Swedish manufacturer Swedese after a design by Yngve Ekström from the 1960s. The cheeks of the frame are kept very narrow and hardly recognizable in ...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful coffee table in solid pine designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970. This table makes a great example of a Classic robust pine furniture made in Sweden. It’s made...
Pine
Yngve Ekström “Palett” Side Table, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant side table model Palett designed by Yngve Ekström. The organically shaped tabletop is crafted from beautifully figured masur birch, accented with subtle brass inlays at the l...
Wood
Yngve Ekström, Serving Cart, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in High Point, NC
A pine serving cart or bar cart designed by Yngve Ekström and produced by Lystella, Sweden, c. 1970s. Minor scrapes on wheels and back legs. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.6"H x 3...
Pine
Yngve Ekstrom Coffee Table For Swedese 1960s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Coffee Table for Swedese 1960s
Pine
Yngve Ekstrōm, Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table, Westerberg Mōbler, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in New York, NY
Yngve Ekström, Scandinavian Modern coffee table made by Westbergs Mobler, Tranås, Sweden circa 1950’s. The table is constructed from solid oak and teak which has been Cerused. The ta...
Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Flip Top Teak / Laminate Danish Style Coffee Table for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teak wood flip top coffee table with easy lifting from the tops inset spaces revealing a white Laminate surface to the reverse side . The solid teak frame is very...
Laminate, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Flip Top Danish styled Coffee Table for Swedese Pastoe Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A great functional coffee table with a flipping top , one side is a well grained teak wood and the other is in white Laminate . Having a solid teak base with crisscrossing leg struct...
Laminate, Teak
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Mahogany & Brass Coffee Table Designed by Yngve Ekström, for Westbergs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Mahogany & brass coffee table Designed by Yngve Ekström, for Westbergs Möbler Sweden, Circa 950s A understated sculptural mahogany coffee table, designed by renowned, Swed...
Brass
Yngve Ekström Coffee / Side Table by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table / side table / bench designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Chunky Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare chunky coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s and produced by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden. This wonderful table has a gently rounded triangular teakwood top which si...
Oak, Teak
Coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs möbler, teak & oak
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare coffee table designed by Ygnve Ekström for for Westbergs möbler in Sweden, circa 1960. The coffee table is made in Teak and Oak. Nice overhall orginal condition, small restorat...
Oak, Teak
Swedish vintage "Thea" trolley by Yngve Ekström in teak
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s serving trolley, model "Thea" by Yngve Ekström. Teak frame with folding shelves and wheels. This elegant serving trolley, model "Thea," was designed by renowned S...
Teak
Model 1450 - Coffee table in teak by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 1450 - Coffee table with frame in oak and shoes and top in teak. Designed by Yngve Ekström.
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dining Table in Teak and Oak, 4/8 Seats
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian dining table in teak and oak legs, 4/8 seat, by Yngve Ekström.
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Genarp, SE
A brutalist Swedish modern coffee table in solid pine designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1970. This table is made in solid pine and is mounted and dismantled by screwing...
Pine
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table by Westbergs Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs Möbler in Tranås, Sweden.
Teak
Yngve Ekström Coffee Table Produced by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee / side table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
Rosewood, Lacquer
Scandinavian Side Table in Solid Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Side table in pine by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s. This table is made of solid pine with a beautiful natural patina. Condition: Good original condition with patina, slight...
Pine