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Dymling Pine Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Swedese Swedish Brutalist 1970s

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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 Dymling series so recognisable: a generous rectangular top, thick slab-like supports, and exposed round wooden peg details that give the table a quietly architectural, almost joinery-led presence. Documented examples of the Dymling coffee table are consistently described as designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese in the 1970s and executed in solid pine. What makes this model especially appealing is the way it balances Swedish simplicity with a more rustic, sculptural warmth. The visible knots, tonal variation, and broad plank construction give the pine real depth and character, while the low silhouette keeps the overall look calm and modern. It sits beautifully in interiors that lean Scandinavian, brutalist, wabi-sabi, or more organic modern, especially where natural materials and strong form do the work. The table is connected to the broader Dymling family, which included lounge seating and side tables, reinforcing that sense of a complete 1970s Swedish interior landscape. Swedese was founded in 1945 by Yngve Ekström, his brother Jerker, and Bertil Sjöqvist in Vaggeryd, Småland, and the company remains one of the defining names in Scandinavian modern furniture. On its official history pages, Swedese describes Ekström as part of the generation that made Scandinavian Modern world-famous, while its designer biography highlights his deep understanding of materials, construction, and craft from an early age. That background is easy to recognise here: even in a more robust pine design like the Dymling, the proportions feel considered and the construction becomes part of the aesthetic. This example has a warm patinated pine tone and a beautifully lived-in surface that suits the design well. It is substantial without feeling heavy, and the visual rhythm of the planks and knots gives it exactly the kind of honest, tactile quality collectors often look for in 1970s Swedish pine furniture. It works equally well as a central coffee table, a low lounge table, or as a strong anchor piece in a more minimal room. Details Origin: Sweden Maker: Swedese Designer: Yngve Ekström Model: Dymling Period: 1970s Type: coffee table / lounge table Material: solid patinated pine Dimensions: 140 W × 85 D × 44 H cm

Creator:
Swedese (Maker),Yngve Ekström (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Pine,Wood,Joinery
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The top shows visible signs of use, including scratches, marks, small dents, darker wear and a slight bend/warp, as shown in the photos.
Seller Location:
AMSTERDAM, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10911249534252

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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.

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