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 Dansk, Yngve Ekström
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
"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 Yngve Ekström, Swedese
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
Spanish Pine Side Table
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pine side table.
Pine
$750
H 25 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
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
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
$2,388
H 17.33 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Dymling Pine Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese Swedish Brutalist 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A striking vintage Dymling coffee table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, made in Sweden in the 1970s. Built in solid pine, this piece has the bold, grounded character that makes the Dym...
Wood, Pine
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
MIGO – Side Table in Solid Ash Wood with Fabric Strap
By Daniel Schofield
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Minimal in its components, the MIGO table consists of two parts: a tabletop and a conical-shaped base whose upper edge ends with a subtle strap, allowing it to be lifted with ease. ...
Wood, Plywood, Ash
MIGO – Side Table in Solid Ash Wood with Leather Strap
By Daniel Schofield
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Minimal in its components, the MIGO table consists of two parts: a tabletop and a conical-shaped base whose upper edge ends with a subtle strap, allowing it to be lifted with ease. ...
Wood, Ash, Plywood
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
Danish Designer, Side Table, Oak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side or coffee table designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Oak
$5,970 / set
H 25.99 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
Swedish Mid Century Sculptural Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Armchairs in Oak, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair sculptural Swedish mid century curved "Arka" wooden armchairs in stained solid oak by Yngve Ekström produced in Sweden, 1950s In good original condition with beautiful na...
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
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
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 Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
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 Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
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 Swedese, Yngve Ekström
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 Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
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