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.
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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
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
"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
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
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
Sculpted Bench or Side Table N4 in Solid Oakwood
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
Bench or side table in solid oak (+ linseed oil) (Outdoor use OK) SÓHA design studio conceives and produces furniture design and decorative objects in solid oak in an authentic sty...
Oak
$3,775
H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in
Cesare Lacca Italian Midcentury Side Table, Lacquered Wood and Glass, 1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian coffee table was designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1950s. The black lacquered wooden frame is constructed in the shape of a splayed Ts. Between the pairs of legs, glass pl...
Glass, Wood
Juliette Belarti Side Table
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely side table Design by Juliette Belarti. Belgium 1960. Ten abstract hand painted tiles. Signed Belarti. Black steel rim, on chrome metal legs. A peace of art on your table top. ...
Chrome
Spanish Pine Side Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pine side table.
Pine
Side Table in the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table in the manner of Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced in Sweden.
Leather, Pine
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
Ohm Coffee Table, Organic Shape Coffee Table
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
The Ohm Coffee Tables are a set of nesting tables that can be grouped or used individually. Made from solid white oak, these tables feature an organic cut top complemented by wide, c...
Oak
Bakelite, Brass and Iron 1950s Side Tables
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic set of three low tables with tubular iron bases, laquered in black paint and ending in brass sabots. The tabletops are black bakelite, with brass surrounds. Heavy, very nice ...
Brass, Iron
Scandinavian Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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
$2,895
H 15.75 in W 71 in D 19.75 in
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
Pine Dining Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1960s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Yngve Ekström
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
Side Table in Solid American Walnut by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hand Carved White Ash Stool with Copper Plated Ring Support A place where the forest meets the sea, the 'Findhorn' collection of tables and stools contain details from both. Through...
Brass, Steel
Pair of side tables by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of side tables in blond laminated wood by Yngve Ekström for swedese, Sweden circa 1960.
Wood
Early Yngve Ekström Guitar Pick Teak Side Table for Dux c1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful early model guitar pick table designed by Yngve Ekström for Dux c1950s, Sweden. Wonderful brass details and a floating top are just a couple very neat design details of thi...
Brass
Swedish Modern "Guitar Pick" Side Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish Modern "Guitar Pick" Side Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux.
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Side Table By Yngve Ekström For Dux
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, Scandinavian modern, ebonized teak, side table by Yngve Ekström for Dux of Sweden features an elongated hexagonal shape top with brass c...
Teak
Sold
H 17.96 in W 16.15 in D 21.46 in
Side Table Designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1950’s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak and brass. Measures: H: 45.6 cm / 18’’ W: 41 cm / 16 ¼’’ D: 54.5 cm / 21 ½’’.
Brass
Pair of Yngve Ekstrom Pine Rolling Carts or Side Tables
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pine rolling side tables, nightstands or carts with lower shelf. In original condition with minimal wear and scratching consistent with age and use.
Pine
Yngve Ekström Small Coffee / Side Table by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare small coffee or side table designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
Rosewood, Lacquer
Yngve Ekström Coffee or Side Table by Westbergs in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee table, side table or bench designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Westbergs in Tranås, Sweden.
Oak, Teak
"Krok" Side Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten, SE
Side table model "Krok" designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by his own company ESE Möbler during the 1950s. Made from bent wood in the legs with black lacquer and solid wooden table ...
Brass
Rare Yngve Ekström Two-Tier Side Tables
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of side tables designed and manufactured by Yngve Ekström in Sweden circa 1950’s. This exceptional pair of side tables features a beechwood frame with scissor-like legs and co...
Brass
Yngve Ekström Tri-Leg Side Tables for DUX
By Yngve Ekström, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Yngve Ekström. Manufacturer: DUX. Period/style: Swedish modern. Country: Sweden. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 19.5″ H x 26.5″ W x 28″ W. Materials: Walnut, beechwood, b...
Brass
Coffee Side Table by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Hans J. Wegner, Swedese
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare side table by Yngve Ekstrøm for Swedese, designed in 1956. This beautiful piece is made of oakwood and is in an very good vintage condi...