Yngve Ekström Furniture
Swedish, 1913-1988
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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Creator: Yngve Ekström
Midcentury Oak-Leather Desk Chair "Puck" Gemla Furniture Yngve Ekström Sweden 56
By Gemla, Yngve Ekström
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderfully crafted desk chair named "Puck'" was designed by famous Swedish designer Yngve Ekström in 1956 and produced at the oldest Swedish furniture manufacturer "Gemla". Thi...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Leather, Oak
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...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Pine
Yngve Ekström Dining Chairs Model Thema Produced by Swedese in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 10 dining chairs model Thema designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by Swedese in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Wood, Pine, Lacquer
Dutch Vintage Set Pastoe 1960s Peg Chairs in Teak
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe
Located in Renens, CH
A set of pegchairs designed by Yngve Ekstrom, sold by Pastoe, the Netherlands during the 1960s.
Yngve Ekström trained like many of his peers as an architect. What made stand out however was his knowledge of wood and furniture construction, having worked from an early age in the Swedish wood furniture...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Teak
2-Seat Sofa by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960 Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Extremly rare and comfortable 2-seat sofa by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960 Sweden. Produced during the late 1960s. Brand's mark underneath the sofa graved in the pine wood. With co...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Fabric, Pine
Yngve Ekström Pair of "Arka" Chairs
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Grenoble, FR
Yngve Ekström
Pair of "Arka" chairs designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab.
Wonderful scale and solid oak construction with an exaggerated, low and wide form as well as a perfect,
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak
Afro Teak Nesto Chairs , Model SH41 by Pastoe , 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Pastoe, Nesto
Located in Delft, NL
Afro Teak Nesto Chairs , Model SH41 by Pastoe , 1960s
Afro teak chairs designed for Nesto in Sweden by Ingve Ekstrom, 1966
Produced in the Netherlands by Pastoe...
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20th Century Dutch Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Teak
Yngve Ekström 'Circle' Rocking Chair, Sweden, circa 1960
By Yngve Ekström, Møbel AB Sweden
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Circle’ rocking chair by Yngve Ekström – Sweden, 1960s.
Designer: Yngve Ekström
Manufacturer: Stol AB Sweden.
Country: Sweden
Mo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström Orange and Brown Pine Two-Seat Bench
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant solid Pine bench designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese. It has been produced in the late 1960s.
The bench will be taken apart when shipped. It takes about 10 minutes to put ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Pine
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" Easy Chairs, Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Swedese "Lamello" easy chairs, Yngve Ekström.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
By Yngve Ekström, Skandiform, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3-seat
- confortable
- marked by imprinted label
- sofa or bench
- in style of Bruno Mathsson or Gustav Axel Berg.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Oak Vintage Lounge Chair Arka by Yngve Ekström Sweden, 1955 Scandinavian Modern
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair from oak model Arka by Yngve Ekström 1955, Sweden.
Its design shows the famed sleek chic of ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Oak
Pair of Round Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Beirut, LB
Pair of midcentury circle lounge chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, circa 1960.
The chairs features dark brown leather seats with white lacquered beechwood structure.
Yngve Ekstr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Lacquer
Round Chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round chair by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Oak Easy Chair by Yngve Ekström Model "Sibbo, " circa 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Easy chair with oak frame and armrests. Model ‘Sibbo’ designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured in Sweden, circa 1950s.
Good vintage condition, sturdy frame. Patina and normal age...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Oak
Yngve Ekström Easy Chairs by Ese-Möbler in Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs designed by Yngve Ekström. Produced by ESE-Möbler in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Vintage Pair of Yngve Ekstrom Circle Chairs Reupholstered in Zebra Hide
By Yngve Ekström
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
With colleagues like Aalto, Mathsson, Jacobsen and Kjaerholm, Yngve Ekström was part of the post-war modern movement that made the concept “Scandinavian Modern” world-famous. This is a very nice pair of white lacquered circle chairs designed by Ekstrom for Swedese, circa 1960. Fully restored and reupholstered in zebra hide, the timeless design would fit any modern design interior.
Measure: 26in W x 24in D x 28in H x 17in SH.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
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Zebra Hide
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.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
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.
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rosewood & Brass Curved Leg Coffee Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous rosewood coffee table made by Westbergs designed by Yngve Ekström.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Brass
Teak and Limed Oak Three-Legged Table by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dorchester, MA
This unusual Swedish modern table, designed by Yngve Ekström for Westbergs Möbler, places an irregularly shaped teak top (narrowing from 36 inches to 15 inches) on a three-legged bas...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Yngve Ekström Vintage Arka Chair Orig, Grey Lacquer 1950s Stolfabriks Ab Sweden
By Yngve Ekström, Stolfabriks Ab, Smålandsstenar
Located in Krefeld, DE
Midcentury Arka lounge chair by Yngve Ekström for Stolfabriks AB, Sweden. Original paint in light grey with beautiful patina. Vintage condition and r...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Yngve Ekström Furniture
Materials
Wood
Yngve Ekström furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Yngve Ekström furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Yngve Ekström furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 143 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Yngve Ekström were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson, and Arne Norell. Prices for Yngve Ekström furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $439 and can go as high as $21,025, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,500.
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