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Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Tan Suede Leather by Swedese

$1,480List Price

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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.

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Mid-Century Lounge Chair Rusty Cognac Suede Leather Sling Swedese Yngve Ekstrom

$1,916Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 27.25 in D 28.25 in

Mid-Century Lounge Chair Rusty Cognac Suede Leather Sling Swedese Yngve Ekstrom

By Swedese, Yngve Ekström

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Lamino Series Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Chair in Warm Light Brown Leather. Bent Oak Frame with Teak inlayed sculptural arm rests. W 27.25 x D 28.25 x Seat ...

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$3,335

H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in

Børge Mogensen Model 2256 Lounge Chair, Aniline Leather, Oak Frame

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Frame of oil treated oak. Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.

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Arne Vodder for Kircodan Danish Teak and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair 1950s

$6,400

H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Arne Vodder for Kircodan Danish Teak and Cognac Leather Lounge Chair 1950s

By Arne Vodder

Located in San Angelo, TX

This teak framed lounge chair of Danish origin from the 1950s is organically shaped and is signed by Arne Vodder for Kircodan. The wooden frame is based on curved lines and round edg...

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Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Oak and Cognac Leather

$7,200

H 26.78 in W 32.49 in D 24.22 in

Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Oak and Cognac Leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 'Spanish Chair,' oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1958. This well-known design by Børge Mogensen has a very strong appearance. The sincere co...

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Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

$1,450

H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in

Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather

By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, beech, Sweden, 1965 The Läckö armchair is designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE and can be considered as a true icon o...

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Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK22" Tan Leather Lounge Chair

$5,500

H 27.5 in W 25 in D 26 in

Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK22" Tan Leather Lounge Chair

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in Astoria, NY

Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK22" Lounge Chair, with tan leather seat and back on chrome-plate legs, "Republic of Fritz Hansen" label. 27.5" H x 25" W x 26" D; seat: 14.25" H. ...

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Hans J. Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair in Oak and Aniline Leather

$3,931

H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-370 Lounge Chair in Oak and Aniline Leather

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with vintage tan full grain aniline leather. Frame of solid oak Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hans J. Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Oak Frame, Tan Leather, Denmark

$4,765 / item

H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 40.56 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-375 Lounge Chair, Oak Frame, Tan Leather, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with vintage full grain tan aniline leather. Frame of oak. Model GE-375, made by GETAMA.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder 'Copenhagen II' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather

$58,500

H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in

Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder 'Copenhagen II' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather

By Mogens Voltelen, Niels Vodder

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, 'Copenhagen II' lounge chair, model 'MV60', solid oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1960, made 1960s/70s The MV60 lounge chair, also known as Co...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945

$11,500

H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 29 in

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable, teak and leather lounge chair designed and produced by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1945. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 26.5"W x ...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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