Solid wood furniture made from Småland stone

Småland Bistro chair with handle

Designer: Yngve Ekström | 1964

Material

Birch

The Småland bistro chair with handles is a timeless dining chair in solid wood with carefully crafted armrests. Easy to move and wall mountable, ideal for restaurants, hotels, and kitchens. Available in multiple colours with optional cushions in fabric or leather. Crafted at Stolab's factory in Smålandsstenar, Sweden.
  • Delivery time: 6-8 veckor
  • 10 years warranty

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When past meets present

In the mid-1960s, renowned Swedish designer Yngve Ekström created Småland, a relaxed yet distinctive bistro chair. The timing was right – before long, Småland could be found in cafés, restaurants and hotels across Sweden. The chair captured a longing for lightness, colour and optimism about the future. That longing remains today – and now Småland is back. Still made in Småland, Sweden, by its original manufacturer, Stolab.

“The success of Småland back then had a lot to do with its form – it felt both new and familiar at the same time. It is effortlessly cool yet full of optimism. The back leans slightly backwards, while the legs angle forward, giving it a sense of movement. The wooden construction is solid and sturdy, yet the expression is almost musical. A bit like a jazz piece by Jan Johansson. And all of this feels just as relevant today, making the timing for a relaunch perfect.”

Martin Johansson, CEO and owner of Stolab

Hanna Thedros, Store Manager, Gothenburg. The Miss Holly table, Småland Bistro chair and Lilla Åland chair.

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