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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Rosewood Hand Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Balen, BE
A rare hand mirror designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s. Elegantly made out of solid rosewood with a black leather rear inlay. Beautiful and very tactile ob...
Leather, Mirror, Rosewood
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Dallas, TX
A large teak table mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Teak
$2,800
H 20.5 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in
Vanity Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hamburg, PA
A refined Mid-Century masterpiece, this rosewood-framed mirror—designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden—offers exceptional scale and presence...
Steel
$2,870
H 1.97 in Dm 20.48 in
Teak and Leather Uno & Östen Kristiansson Swedish Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Roma, IT
Swedish mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in teak with a leather hanging strap. The frame circulates the glass and is made out of different pieces of wood which were i...
Leather, Mirror, Teak
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
Midcentury Uno and Osten Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fabulous table mirror designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960. Remaining in gorgeous condition. Features a circular teak frame, in a striking teak finish, the mirror is supported on dovetail L-shaped angled legs exquisite design and quality. Truly a rare work of art, this mirror is sure to spark curiosity and conversation in any space or setting! About the designer Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from the 1950s-1970s in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian Modern. Although there is a dearth of biographical information available on the pair, their designs are nonetheless appreciated by vintage lovers, and are highly sought-after on the vintage market today. Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...
Mirror, Teak
$1,435Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 37.8 in
Rare mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely round mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1960s. This large mirror has a solid pine wooden frame with decorative integrated wooden nails. ...
Pine
$2,699
H 3.5 in Dm 22 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Walnut mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Walnut mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s This stunning vintage round Eurpean Walnut mirror is exquisitely fr...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,229
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare large table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Swedish company Luxus during the 1950s. Frame made from solid lime treated oak with leather lining holding t...
Aluminum
$2,272
H 41.34 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON 41" Teak Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful large mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive teak wood frame with the genuine mirror with some oxidation ...
Mirror, Teak
$3,348
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON Midcentury Round Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful round vintage mirror with solid pine wood frame by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive frame around with decorative integ...
Mirror, Pine
$1,490Sale Price|52% Off
H 21.26 in Dm 18.51 in
White Scandinavian Modern Table Mirror by U. and O. Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing table mirror in white lacquered large version designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for LUXUS Sweden in the 1960s. It features a Tripod stainless steel base with rotating woo...
Stainless Steel
$2,875Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Large Oak Vanity Mirror By Uno & Östen Kristiansson For Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Spectacular and very rarely seen table mirror crafted from solid Oak by Luxus, Sweden. One of the most sought after and beautiful Scandinavian Midcentury mirror designs. Beautiful c...
Oak
$2,150
H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 1.6 in
Midcentury Teak Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
By Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful and seldom seen teak mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas mäster of Sweden. Featuring leather inset trim an...
Leather, Wood, Teak
$4,186
H 20.48 in Dm 18.51 in
Elegant Oak Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Munich, DE
Large, elegant and adjustable table mirror with oak wood frame. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s. Executed in oak wood, mirror glass and metal....
Mirror, Oak
Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror, Luxus, Sweden 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Bo Kristiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A teak table mirror, designed by the brothers Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö during the 1960s, is an excellent example of Scandinavian modern design. The mirror is c...
Glass, Teak