Yngve Ekstrom (1913-1988) was a Swedish furniture designer, wood carver, sculptor, and architect. He was an important figure in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement. Ekstrom is best known for his minimalist and ergonomic designs, which are often made from natural materials such as wood and leather. His most famous piece is the Lamino armchair, which he designed in 1956 and remains in production today.

Ekstrom was born in Hagafors, Sweden, the son of a furniture factory worker. He began working in a sawmill at the age of 13, but also studied drawing, painting, music, and art history. In 1945, he co-founded the furniture manufacturer ESE-mobler (later renamed Swedese) with his brother Jerker and business partner Sven Bertil Sjoqvist. Ekstrom worked at Swedese for over 40 years until his death in 1988.

Ekstrom's designs are characterized by their simplicity, functionality, and comfort. He was influenced more...

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Lamino easy armchair, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, c.…

Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Armchair

Lamino easy armchair, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, c.1960s Sweden, beech frame with woollen upholstered seat, Manufacturer stamp underneath, height 100 cm, width 70 cm, depth 80 cm

Yngve Ekstrom (Sweden 1913-1988) Lamino oak lounge chair and…

Lamino Oak Lounge Chair with Sheepskin Upholstery

Yngve Ekstrom (Sweden 1913-1988) Lamino oak lounge chair and footstool with sheepskin upholstery, stamped marked to underside of chair, made in Sweden, chair height 100 cm, length 70 cm, depth 72 cm, good condition, reupholstered with approved Lamino…

Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Accent' white leather three…

Accent Leather Sofa and Armchair Set by Yngve Ekstrom

Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Accent' white leather three seater sofa lounge, oak frame, together with a single matching armchair, designed 1959, manufactured by Swedese c. 2000's (2), sofa height 76 cm, length 215 cm, depth 72 cm, chair height 76…

Swedese, Swedish armchair and matching footstool designed by…

Swedese Armchair and Footstool by Yngve Ekstrom

Swedese, Swedish armchair and matching footstool designed by Yngve Ekstrom with manufacturer's label, 60 cm across the arms

Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Lamino easy chair, designed…

Lamino Chair by Yngve Ekstrom

Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Lamino easy chair, designed 1956 manufactured by Swedese, light oak frame and armrests, with tan leather seat, retains manufacturer's decal label

Swedese lounge by Yngve Ekstrom (1913-1988) three seater oak…

Yngve Ekstrom Oak Lounge with Striped Upholstery

Swedese lounge by Yngve Ekstrom (1913-1988) three seater oak frame with striped cotton upholstery height 73 cm, length 173 cm, depth 75 cm

Yvonne Ekstrom, armchair, grey wool on oak frame, Denmark, c…

Grey Wool Armchair by Yvonne Ekstrom

Yvonne Ekstrom, armchair, grey wool on oak frame, Denmark, c 1970s

Attributed to Yngve Ekstrom pair of bedside cabinets single…

Yngve Ekstrom Brass-Fitted Bedside Cabinets, 1950s Sweden

Attributed to Yngve Ekstrom pair of bedside cabinets single drawer, brass fittings Sweden c 1950s, 55 cm high, 45 cm wide, 31 cm deep

Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Swedish trolley, c. 1955,…

Swedish Oak Trolley with Micarta Top and Wheels

Yngve Ekstrom (Swedish, 1913-1988), Swedish trolley, c. 1955, oak with teak and micarta laminate top, on wheels, height 61 cm, width 100 cm, depth 43 cm

Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960s Lamino lounge chair and…

Swedese Lamino Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Yngve Ekstrom

Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese, 1960s Lamino lounge chair and matching ottoman, in laminated European beech, ottoman in a slightly darker wood, both in original Scandinavian stripped wool upholstery and with impressed designer/makers marks. Voted 'the 20th…