Yngve Ekström mirror
This very rare mirror, attributed to Yngve Ekström and produced by Eden Spegel in Sweden during the 1950s, exemplifies a distinctive approach to mid-century modern design with strong geometric articulation and refined material contrast.
The frame is composed of black lacquered wood, shaped in an abstract and angular configuration that reflects the modernist exploration of form and spatial balance. The bold silhouette provides a striking visual anchor, making it suitable both as a functional mirror and as a wall-mounted decorative object. A narrow golden trim encircles the mirror surface, offering a subtle but sophisticated contrast to the matte black structure. This interplay of dark and metallic tones underscores the period’s design vocabulary, which often merged austere forms with elegant accents.
The overall design is consistent with the work of Yngve Ekström (1913–1988), a celebrated Swedish architect, furniture designer, and co-founder of ESE-möbler. Ekström’s work is known for its structural clarity, restraint, and sensitivity to material, even in objects outside of furniture. Though definitive attribution remains unofficial, the stylistic elements of the mirror strongly align with his design philosophy and Scandinavian modern aesthetics of the era.
Produced by Eden Spegel, a Swedish mirror manufacturer active during the mid-20th century, the piece reflects the company’s commitment to both function and form, often collaborating with designers to produce high-quality and visually distinctive mirrors.
The condition of the mirror is very good, with only minor signs of wear visible on close inspection. These traces of age—such as subtle surface marks—are consistent with its vintage nature and do not detract from its visual impact or structural integrity.
The mirror measures 56 cm in width, 2.5 cm in depth, and 82.5 cm in height. In imperial units, this corresponds to approximately 22 inches wide, 1 inch deep, and 32.5 inches high.
