176 - EKSTRÖM Yngve (1913–1988) SWEDESE (Published by)

EKSTRÖM Yngve (1913–1988) SWEDESE (Published by) “Lamino” model armchair and footrest, with a frame of bent laminated oak and teak armrests. Light gray sheepskin upholstery. Branded with “SWEDESE – Design Yngve Ekström – Made in Sweden,” and stamped “AUG 74” under the seat. Designed in 1956; this example dates from August 1974. Armchair: Height: 100.5 cm – Width: 70 cm – Depth: 80 cm - Footrest: Height: 48 cm – Width: 60 cm – Depth: 44 cm - History: Voted “Furniture of the Century” by readers of Sköna Hem magazine in 1999. - Bibliography: Brita-Lena Ekström, “På spaning efter Lamino. Om möbelformgivaren Yngve Ekström,” Bokförlaget Arena, 2021, p. 223.