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Yngve Ekström Highback Leather Lamino & Footstool, Swedese

Creator: Yngve Ekström
Offered by: FINCH hudson

Description
One of the leading lights of the Scandinavian Modernist movement who began his carpentry training at the age of 13. Yngve Ekström (1913-1988) went on to create in 1945 the successful design firm that now carries the name Swedese. The Lamino Chair, design in 1954, is known as his best work and remains in production today. Classic bentwood birch frame was made in two back heights and a large number of upholstery/leather options. This Lamino is a dark-stained highback version from the 1960s/70s and is covered in original light cognac leather with matching footstool. Marked on frame, Swedes. Sweden. Vintage condition with staining to the leather.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Notes:	marked under frame
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	wood, leather
Condition:	Good. staining to leather
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	507616

Dimensions

W.	27.5 in;	H.	40 in;	D.	31 in;
W.	69.85 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;	D.	78.74 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

FINCH hudson….. a unique and expertly curated collection of vintage and modern goods for the home – a spirit of timelessness and quality that combines the Hudson Valley’s centuries long tradition of local goods made by hand and made well with a spirit of space and living…not tethered to a single time or specific fashion. Its an understanding that a lifestyle is a collection that implicitly values the modern’s place with the traditional and that style is the union of good pieces

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