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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Uno and Östen Kristiansson 1970's Pine Sofa
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pine sofa by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s.
Pine
Leather Tripod Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Leather Low Tripod Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. Made in Sweden, in the 1960's period. Stainless steel tripod base with black leather ...
Steel
Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of solid Pine lounge chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s Original upholstery needs to be rep...
Upholstery, Pine
$1,935
H 37.8 in W 25.2 in D 35.44 in
Set of Danish "Rag" Easy Lounge Chairs in Pine and Fabric by Bernt Petersen
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare and very sought after set of easy lounge chair designed by Bernt Petersen for Schiang Furniture of Denmark in 1966. Oak frames with loose cushions in seat and back upholstered w...
Wool, Oak
1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool
Located in London, GB
1960s French brutalist tripod stool. Superb primitive oak stool with bobbin legs and carved seat retaining original bark base. In very good solid condition with light and attractive...
Oak
Pine and Leather Safari Chairs by Karin Mobring, A Pair
By IKEA
Located in Portland, OR
“Diana” model safari-style lounge chairs designed by Karin Mobring and manufactured in 1972 for IKEA, Sweden. Frames of solid pine with stitched saddle leather seats and backrests, a...
Brass
$13,900
H 43.31 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
By Bjorn Tragardh, Svenskt Tenn
Located in High Point, NC
A modernist velvet and birch lounge chair designed by Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 23....
Velvet, Birch
Sold|$5,775 / set
H 28.5 in W 30.7 in D 34 in
Pair of 1970's Carl Straub Brutalist pine and leather Lounge chairs
By Carl Straub
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic pair of Carl Straub brutalist pine and leather lounge chairs made in 1973 in Germany. The large leather cushions rest on a canvas sling that strap and buckle to the heavy p...
Leather, Canvas, Pine
$4,125Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
By Svein Bjørneng, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde old growth Scandinavian pine low lounge chairs with new light brown soft leather upholstery. Designed by Svein Bjørneng. Solid birch bentwood...
Leather, Pine
Swedish Adjustable Tripod Pine Stool, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Adjustable Tripod Pine Stool, 1960s. Rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern swivel pine stool made in Sweden in the 1960s. Simple three legged construction in solid Nordic p...
Pine
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s. These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity. They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project. The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
Null, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved pine and white fabric sofa produced by Null Manufacturing, Maiden, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric Wear to consistent with age and use Ov...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Pine And Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Black leather and glossy pine make for fine companions in inviting lounge chair. The snug fit of the cushions in the frame implies coziness, inviting you to make yourself at home. Sm...
Leather, Pine
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Sweden 1970s High-quality sofa with a solid pine wood frame, crafted in Sweden. Features distinctive turned details and a perfect balance...
Fabric, Pine
Stool by Uno & Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Uccle, BE
Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from ...
Teak, Faux Leather
Stool in Oak by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Östen Kristiansson's stool for Luxus is a timeless and elegant piece of furniture. This stool combines simplicity, functionality and Scandinavian design in one. The stool is made of...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Oak and Leather Folding Stool by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Folding stool designed by Östen Kristiansson for his own firm Luxus in the 1960s. Leather seat on an oak frame. Very good vintage condition with minor ware. A little bit of patina on...
Leather, Oak
Östen Kristiansson Hunting Chair
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Swedish natural leather hunting chair design by Osten Kristansson 1954 for Luxus very nice condition.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Stools by Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools in oak and leather. Designed by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.
Leather, Oak
Uno Kristiansson & Östen Kristiansson Leather and Steel Stools for Luxus
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Uno Kristiansson & Östen Kristiansson. Manufacturer: Luxus. Period/Style: Scandinavian Modern. Country: Sweden. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 14″ H x 19″ W. Materials: L...
Steel