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
Poltronova, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Poltronova
Located in High Point, NC
A Russian pine and yellow fabric designed by Poltronova, Italy, 1970s. Vintage fabric presents with light staining as illustrated. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimen...
Fabric, 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
Trä-Inn, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and floral-printed sofa designed and produced by Stockholms Träinrednings AB, Trä-Inn Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"...
Pine, Fabric
$3,217
H 35 in W 28.7 in D 28 in
Swedish Pine Rocking Chair by Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, 1970s
Located in Hammarö, SE
Swedish designer Uno Kristiansson, together with his brother Östen Kristiansson, was a central figure behind the company Luxus in Vittsjö, one of the most influential Scandinavian de...
Bouclé, Pine
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, White Fabric, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. 17” seat height
Fabric, Pine
Hämeen Kalustaja, Sofa, Pine, Leather, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown leather sofa designed and produced by Hämeen Kalustaja, Finland, 1970s. Seat height 14”.
Leather, Pine
Milo Baughman, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and light grey fabric sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin Inc, High Point, North Carolina, USA, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall ...
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
Trä-Inn, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and floral-printed fabric sofa or love seat designed and produced by Stockholms Träinrednings AB, Trä-Inn Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consisten...
Fabric, Pine
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
$1,098
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Folding Stool by Des. Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxus Vittsjö folding stool in original vintage condition with natural leather cover on solid oak.
Leather, Oak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 84 in D 33 in
Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This mid-century sofa is a stunning example of the bold and innovative designs from the Ekornes brand. This sofa is from the 'Party Collection', for its intended use of entertaining ...
Leather, Pine