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Yngve Ekstrom "Cowhide" Lamino Lounge Chair, Designed 1952, Swedese

Creator: Yngve Ekström - Swedese
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 highback version from the 1960s/70s and I covered in faux cowhide upholstery. Marked on frame, Swedes. Sweden. There is wear to the fabric, mostly at front edge and one mended tear (not visible).

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	faux cowhide, birch
Condition:	Good. wear to the fabric and mended tear.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	497955

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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