Primo is an armchair from Swedish brand Swedese designed by Yngve Ekström in 1980. With its low back and softly curved wooden frame alongside a woven seat the armchair has a pared-back appearance centred on material and construction. Its design language shares clear similarities with Ekström’s well-known Lamino but Primo has a character of its own through its open woven upholstery and lower silhouette.

The frame is made of laminated moulded veneer and is available in oak or beech with different finishes. The seat and back have a woven construction offered in webbing or braded leather. The weave forms an airy surface that follows the armchair’s curved lines and creates a clear contrast with the wooden frame’s soft forms. The low back gives the model a more slender appearance while highlighting its characteristic construction.

Primo belongs to a furniture family that also includes a high-back armchair and a matching footstool. The different models share the same design language and material choices so they can be placed together or used individually. Primo reflects Yngve Ekström’s interest in the possibilities of wood and in furniture where function and form work together.