Yngve Ekström Circle Chair for Swedese, 1960s, Swedese Sweden
About the Item
- Creator:Yngve Ekström (Designer),Swedese (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage condition. Fabric with spots, original paint with some damages.
- Seller Location:Krefeld, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2824324263262
Yngve Ekström
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Krefeld, Germany
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- One X Line Omli" Chair by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan 1980sBy Niels Jørgen Haugesen, HybodanLocated in Krefeld, DE1980s Danish Design "Nuova X Line" stacking chair by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan, Danemark No damages only normal signs of using it. Price for one chair ! Only one chair avai...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsMetal
- Copper pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd Sweden 1960sBy Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB MarkarydLocated in Krefeld, DEPendant light design Hans Agne Jakobsson made from shiny copper sheets with 28 green glass facet decorations. With E26/E27 socket, rewired and ready to use world wide. Nice vintage c...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsCopper
- 1960s Teak Serving Trolley Jie Gantofta String Serving Trolley Made in SwedenBy JIE GantoftaLocated in Krefeld, DEScandinavian Modern two-tier rolling teak and black colored metal serving cart. Design and produced by Jie Gantofta, Sweden in 1960s. Nice vintage condition.Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
MaterialsTeak
- 1960s Jo Hammerborg Signed Pompei Pendant Lamp for Fog & Morup and HolmegaardBy Fog & Mørup, Holmegaard, Jo HammerborgLocated in Krefeld, DEWhite glass Pompei pendant light by Jo Hammerborg in 1963 produced by Fog & Mørup & Holmegaard Denmark & signed with "tp No 190". With E26/27 Edison screw socket, new blue fabric cor...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsGlass
- Teak basket by Einar Barnes for PS Heggen, Made in Norway 1960sBy P.S. Heggen, Einar BarnesLocated in Krefeld, DETeak waste paper basket Design by Einar Barnes 1960s and produced by P.S. Heggen, Made in Norway. Very nice combination with teak plywood and solid beech. Marked inside at the bottom...Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Baskets
MaterialsBrass
- German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall ClockBy Junghans Uhren GmbHLocated in Krefeld, DEWall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
MaterialsBrass
- Yngve Ekström Black Original "Circle" Chair for Swedese, 1960s, SwedenBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in The Hague, NLClassical Scandinavian Modern period lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured in 1960s period for Swedese, Sweden. With colleagues like Aalto, Mathsson, Jacobsen and Kjaerholm, Yngve Ekström was part of the Postwar modern...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsWood, Fabric
- Yngve Ekström Circle Lounge Chair Swedese, Sweden, 1960By Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in Etten-Leur, NLBeautiful sculptural lounge chair model Circle designed by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden 1960. It has a wide elliptical seat and elegantly curved spindled backrest on four taperi...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Beech
- 1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino for Swedese ChairBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in Monrovia, CA1960s Yngve Ekström Lamino chair for Swedese Scandinavian Modern design is stamped, Made In Sweden. A Scandinavian Modern Design of the 1960s by Yngv...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsBrass
- 20th Century Yngve Ekström Designed for Swedese Retro 1960s Circle ChairsBy Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in Markington, GBClassic 20th century Yngve Ekström 1960s circle chairs, newly upholstered. Designed for Swedese.Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Pair of Yngve Ekstrom's Circle Armchairs for Swedese Meubel, Sweden, 1960By Swedese, Yngve EkströmLocated in Madrid, ESPair of two armchairs designed in the 1960s by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström and manufactured by his own brand Swedese. The armchair is made of ...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Beech
- Original Black "Circle" Chair by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1960s, SwedenBy Yngve EkströmLocated in Argelato, BOIt is one of the most iconic and representative chairs of Swedish design, designed by Yngve Ekström and produced in the 1960s for Swedese, Sweden. With colleagues such as Aalto, M...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Wood
