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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Leather Tripod Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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
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
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
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Light discoloration and scratching present throughout stool. Dimensions: 9” H x 13” W x 11.5” D
Pine
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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
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
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Pine
Chunky Wood Tripod Stool, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s with a light wood with a raw finish. Great minimalist design. Functional stool. Perfect for books or objects as well. Seat diameter 13".
Wood
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
Stools by Gilbert Marklund, Sweden 1960s
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in New York, NY
Small oak stools, ideal to hold towels, baskets, or objects, or as an occasional seat.
Oak
Swedish Mid Century Wooden Pine Tripod Low Stool, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish crossed legs mid century wooden pine stool produced in Sweden, 1960s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 43 cm / 16.90" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
Pine
$13,162 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Rare Hunting Chairs 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare lounge chairs model 204 by Uno & O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The hunting chair was designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson in 1954 and belongs at the top of ...
Leather, Oak
$1,390
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden Swedish ‘model 203’ oak foldable stool from the 1950s, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and prod...
Leather, Oak
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
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 Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, 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