Vintage Pine Coffee Table Dymling Yngve Ekström Swedese, Brutalist, 1970s

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. Swedese was founded in 1945 by Yngve Ekström, his brother Jerker, and Bertil Sjöqvist in Vaggeryd, Småland, and the company remains one of the defining names in Scandinavian modern furniture. On its official history pages, Swedese describes Ekström as part of the generation that made Scandinavian Modern world-famous, while its designer biography highlights his deep understanding of materials, construction, and craft from an early age. Details. 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. Condition. Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use. The top shows visible signs of use, including scratches, marks, small dents, and darker wear, as shown in the photos.