Swedish designer-siblings Uno Kristiansson and Östen Kristiansson are best known to collectors of vintage furniture for their imaginative lighting and mirrors. As partners, Uno & Östen Kristiansson united high-quality, practical Scandinavian modern design with fresh innovation.
Uno and Östen Kristiansson were born in southern Sweden. Their father was a furniture maker who owned a workshop — Vittsjo — that was named for the village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno opened his workshop in the same village. He called his company Luxus and brought his younger brother Östen on board as a designer and builder.
Like lots of designers of the era, the Kristianssons favored traditional teak wood but also employed more forward-looking materials such as glass, acrylic, leather and plastic. While their work spoke to the organic forms and craftsmanship that is typical of many Scandinavian modern designers, the brothers created minimalist oak mirrors and shapely pine wall lights — which often featured an integration of rattan — that set them apart from other artisans in their field.
Around 1966, Östen took over their father’s workshop and renamed it Östen Kristiansson AB. He eventually returned the company’s name to Vittsjo.
After 1970, Uno and Östen Kristiansson focused primarily on lamps and mirrors. They designed most of these works in acrylic, and wood became more of a secondary material in their composition. Collectors and interior designers continue to prize the many inventive furnishings they produced.
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$597Sale Price|50% Off
Cobalt Blue Glass Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Large 1970s cobalt blue glass table lamp by Luxus Vittsjö, made in Sweden. The top is made of white plastic. E27 socket.
Glass, Acrylic
$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
Plastic, Pine
$1,035Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Oak, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Table lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden during the 1950s. Solid oak base and shade in white cotton. Signed with label. In great condition witho...
Oak
$560Sale Price / item|69% Off
Midcentury Östen Kristiansson Large Wooden and Opaline Glass Pendant Light
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury Östen Kristiansson large wooden and opaline glass pendant light for Luxus.
Glass
$2,959Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A pair of sculptural table lamps. Lamp foots in turned pine wood, dark stained. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both are punchmarked Luxus - made in Sweden. For E26/27 bulbs. Work on 110v and on 220v. EU plug can be replaced by US plug for free if desired. New lampshades. Dimensions: diameter 13.78" / 10" (35cm / 25cm), height 10.2" (26cm). Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, renowned for their lighting and mirror creations, left an indelible mark on the design world from the 1950s to the 1970s. Their distinctive Scandinavian modern style remains highly sought-after in vintage circles. Uno, born in 1925, and Östen, two years later in 1927, likely honed their craft in southern Sweden under the tutelage of their father, who operated Vittsjö Furniture, a business established in 1919. In 1950, Uno founded Luxus in Vittsjö, producing a diverse array of home products, including lamps, furniture, and mirrors, all designed by the brothers. Their collections gained acclaim nationally and internationally, with Luxus introducing a vibrant range of lamps in the 1960s, attributed to Finnish artist Marjatta Metsovaara. Östen presumably took over the family business in 1966, renaming it Östen Kristiansson AB. Though details on its operations are sparse, it likely continued the tradition of craftsmanship. Teak was a favored material for the Kristianssons, though they explored glass, leather, plastic, and acrylic in their designs. Notable creations include the Plafo Ceiling Lamp, UFO Lamp, Model 204 Hunting Chair, and minimalist mirrors reminiscent of Jacques Adnet’s Circulaire...
Pine
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Wall Light / Sconce Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large wall light designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus.The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffuser sit atop the sconce. Although the...
Plastic, Pine
Pair of Dark Wood & Acrylic Rocket Table Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of rocket shaped "raketen" table lamps model B129 designed by the brothers Unö & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the 196...
Acrylic, Wood
Rocket Table Lamp by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rocket shape table lamp model B129 designed by Unö & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the 1960s. The lamp is made from dark wo...
Acrylic, Wood
$1,010Sale Price|20% Off
Plafo wall lamp by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in ECHT, NL
This minimalist design lamp was designd by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for the Swedish company Luxus in the 1960s. The natural teak frame holds the round white opaline plastic shade. ...
Plexiglass, Teak
$1,067Sale Price|25% Off
Large Rustic Table Lamp, Stained solid wood, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A sculptural table lamp, lamp foot in turned pine or beech wood, dark stained. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Marked Luxus - made in Sweden. For E26/27 b...
Pine, Beech
$2,722Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair large cylindric wood Table Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A pair of architectural table lamps. Lamp foots in wood, probably teak. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both retain their original labels: made in Sweden - ...
Teak
$876Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of Oak and White Opaline Glass Table Lamps by Luxus, 1950s
By Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pair of mod. 109 table lamps designed in the 1950s by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
Oak
$390Sale Price|30% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 9.45 in
Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, with Opaline Shade and Wooden Details
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable cable, designed in the Murano style with wood and an opaline shade. Its Classic modernist form and simplicity in design, ma...
Opaline Glass
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.25” H x 7.5” W x 9” D Back Plate Dimensions (inche...
Acrylic, Pine
$2,367Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 5.12 in
Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Mortsel, BE
Beautiful glass table lamp. In perfect condition with the original brand sticker still on. The glass is made with a white inner layer to di...
Glass
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bulbous glass table lamp of diminutive stature of opaque white glass beneath a white acrylic upper section which acts as both a diffuser for the light source as well as a holder for ...
Glass, Acrylic
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 3.55 in
Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamps i...
Pine
$1,274 / set
H 16.92 in W 7.08 in D 7.87 in
Midcentury Swedish Wall Sconces in teak by Luxus, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rare midcentury Swedish sconces, designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. With simplicity and refined detailing, these wall lamps are excellent examples of t...
Acrylic, Teak
$1,229
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
UNO KRISTIANSSON Wall Lamps, Pine Luxus, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern, Signed Pair
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A rare pair of mid-century modern wall lamps designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, crafted in solid pine during the 1970s. These Scandinavian modern sconces featu...
Pine
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Pendant Lamp UFO model 565 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light model 565 / UFO. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden. Executed in matte opal glass diffuso...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Opaline glass globe with double layered glass lower part with opaline and orange. Made in the 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Dimension glass only 28 x 25cm Up to four pieces available, e...
Steel
$3,183 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 15.75 in L 27.96 in
Pair of Tall Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine with Patina by Luxus Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of tall sculptural Uno Kristiansson table lamps made of solid turned pine, Sweden 1970s. Measures: Height incl. lamp shade 71 cm Height lamp base incl. socket 44 cm He...
Metal
$1,889 / set
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Teak and Glass Pair of Wall Lamps by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak and Glass Pair of Wall Lamps by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden The lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E14 light bulb. Wired and suitabl...
Teak, Glass
$1,230 / item
H 37.41 in Dm 15.75 in
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s This midcentury pendant is a versatile piece that can enhance the ambiance of any room. Its brass frame and marble o...
Brass
Large Midcentury Pendants, Structured Opaline Glass, Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of nine pendants, structured opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline gl...
Opaline Glass
$784Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 3.55 in
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamp, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, sculptural, solid pine table lamp designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamp is ...
Pine
$1,177Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Onion Pendant Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Opaline Glass, 1954
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This beautiful ufo pendant light in opaline glass with teak in great condition was designed and produced by Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson in the 1950s T...
Teak, Opaline Glass
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H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Wall lights / Sconces, Solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces a...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
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H 13 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
Plastic, Pine
1960s ceiling lamp, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic ceiling lamp from the 1960s in Scandinavian style by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The lamp has a frosted glass shade with a teak tip. Quality Features: v...
Glass, Teak
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H 13 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Sweden Wall Lights / Sconces Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces. ...
Plastic, Pine
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H 11.82 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid century pendant lamp by Uno and Osten Kristansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century Scandinavian modern pendant lamp. Designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden in the 1960s. It has a pine gallery with plexiglass top and bottom diffusers and...
Fabric, Plexiglass, Pine
Sconces / Wall Lights in Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces a...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
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H 13 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Uno Kristiansson, Sconces / Wall Lights, Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces a...
Fabric, Pine, Plastic
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H 13 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Uno Kristiansson, Sconces / Wall Lights, Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffusers sit atop the sconces a...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
1960's Floorlamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960's floorlamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. Made of a brushed steel base and wooden arm with a new black linen lampshade. Makers label still attached. Ov...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian ceiling lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson.
Oak
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 13 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern / Brutalist Pine Lights by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in London, GB
A pair of large wall lights designed by brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Östen Kristiansson AB around the same date (formery Vittsjö Möbelfabrik and later kno...
Cotton, Pine
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H 56.7 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Modern Meets Brutalist Pine Floor Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in London, GB
A statement floor light designed by Swedish brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Östen Kristiansson AB around the same date (formery Vittsjö Möbelfabrik and later...
Cotton, Pine
Midcentury Ceiling Lamp by Luxus Model 554, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Cylindrical ceiling lamp adjustable in height and made from white plexiglass and oak. This lamp has model number 554, which is rare and was designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Pr...
Plexiglass, Oak
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by Luxus, Model 554, Sweden,
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Cylindrical ceiling lamp adjustable in height and made from white plexiglass and oak. This lamp has model number 554, which is rare was designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson. Produc...
Plexiglass, Oak
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H 7.88 in Dm 4.73 in
Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very beautiful small glass table lamp in a good looking aquamarine or sea green color. This light is as beautiful on as when off. The inner white glass makes the soft color when lit....
Glass