Rare Set of Four (4) Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Teak & Leather Attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö, Sweden, C. 1950s

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Introducing an incredibly rare set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö. Produced in the … Read more Introducing an incredibly rare set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs attributed to Yngve Ekström for Gemla Diö. Produced in the early 1950s in Sweden, this stunning set of dining chairs is constructed from a frame of solid Burmese teak replete with old-growth woodgrains throughout. The original leather seats, hand-nailed to the frames, provides a simultaneously rugged and sophisticated look echoing the tenants of Scandinavian Modern minimalism.

Yngve Ekström was a Swedish furniture designer, wood carver, sculptor and architect and an important figure in the evolution of the Scandinavian Modernism movement. Ekström is best known for the "Lamino" armchair, an ergonomic and minimalist easy chair that he designed in 1956 and which has been in continuous production ever since. In 1999, the "Lamino" was named by the influential Swedish magazine Sköna as the Swedish furniture design of the twentieth century.

Save for a small repair, this incredibly rare set of archetypally Swedish Modern dining chairs is in stunning original, vintage condition making them ideal for collectors searching for an early set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs that is ready for a lifetime more of use. Petite, exquisitely crafted and typically understated this alluring set of dining chairs is ideal for those who are limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style. Make them yours today before they're gone forever.

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Width: 18.75 in / 47.63 cm
Depth: 19 in / 48.26 cm
Height: 33.25 in / 84.46 cm
Seat Height: 17 in / 43.18 cm See less