Vintage Swedish Brutalist Dymling Coffee Table in Pine by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s

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A striking vintage dymling coffee table by yngve ekström for swedese, made in sweden in the 1970s. Built in solid … Read more A striking vintage dymling coffee table by yngve ekström for swedese, made in sweden in the 1970s. Built in solid pine, this piece has the bold, grounded character that makes the dymling series so recognisable: a generous rectangular top, thick slab-like supports, and exposed round wooden peg details that give the table a quietly architectural, almost joinery-led presence. Documented examples of the dymling coffee table are consistently described as designed by yngve ekström for swedese in the 1970s and executed in solid pine.

what makes this model especially appealing is the way it balances swedish simplicity with a more rustic, sculptural warmth. The visible knots, tonal variation, and broad plank construction give the pine real depth and character, while the low silhouette keeps the overall look calm and modern. It sits beautifully in interiors that lean scandinavian, brutalist, wabi-sabi, or more organic modern, especially where natural materials and strong form do the work. The table is connected to the broader dymling family, which included lounge seating and side tables, reinforcing that sense of a complete 1970s swedish interior landscape.

this example has a warm patinated pine tone and a beautifully lived-in surface that suits the design well. It is substantial without feeling heavy, and the visual rhythm of the planks and knots gives it exactly the kind of honest, tactile quality collectors often look for in 1970s swedish pine furniture. It works equally well as a central coffee table, a low lounge table, or as a strong anchor piece in a more minimal room.

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origin: sweden
maker: swedese
designer: yngve ekström
model: dymling
period: 1970s
type: coffee table / lounge table
material: solid patinated pine
dimensions: 140 w × 85 d × 44 h cm this piece has an attribution mark,
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