Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Swedish
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.
Find vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson table lamps, wall lights and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Golden Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1970s
Description:
This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Glass
Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1970s
This fantastic table li...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Glass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s
Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Swedish oak / plexiglass tripod floor lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in DK
This rare floor lamp (model no. 308) was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1960's in Sweden. The three-legged stand is made from oak and the cylander shaped shade...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Plexiglass, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Side Tables / Plant Stand by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare collection of 4 side tables / plant stand designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Dimensions plant (W x D x H): 60 x 39,5 x 46 cm.
Dimensio...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table mirror in oak and stainless steel, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Luxus" Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson fot Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Luxus" Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson fot Luxus
Wear consistent with age and use
Vintage Sweden - 1960s - desk lamp
Measures : Ø : 38cm H:66cm
Materials : Flared opaline ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Table Mirror Produced by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson 2 Teak Sconces for Luxus Sweden 1960
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Paris, FR
Uno & Osten Kristiansson a pair of teak and acrylic sconces wall lights
Luxus. Vittsio. Sweden 1960
Good condition, Electrical function not tested
The designer brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson are known for their lighting and mirrors and were particularly active from 1950 to 1970 in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic, easily identifiable as "Scandinavian Modern". Although there is little biographical information about the duo, their work is highly regarded by vintage enthusiasts and is in high demand on the vintage market today.
In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own factory, Luxus, also located in Vittsjö. There he produced indoor and outdoor lamps, furniture and mirrors, designed by the two brothers. Their collections were launched in Sweden and throughout Europe in 1950. In 1968, Luxus introduced a collection of lamps with brightly colored shades that perfectly captured the spirit of the 1960s. They are said to have been designed by the renowned Finnish textile...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Luxus chandelier model 538 by brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Japanese inspired ceiling lamp by Swedish design brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by their own company, Luxus. Acrylic and rosewood. Measure lamp part: 60 cm (width...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Rosewood
Uno & Osten Kristiansson, Table Mirror for Luxus, Sweden, 1960's
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in London, GB
This amazing table mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
has a smooth, elegantly joined oak frame and set on a steel base.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Oak
1950s Modern Swedish Floor Lamp by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modern Floor lamp, composed of stained oak and acrylic, designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1950s. The piece was manufactured in Sweden. It measures 52 ...
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus triple ceiling light chandelier
A very good ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Glass
$2,445 Sale Price
20% Off
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
3x Wandleuchte aus Palisander und Glas von Uno & Östen Kristiansson für Luxus Sv
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Aachen, DE
Um 1955, zylindrischer Glaskörper mattiert 30x10cm, auf Rosenholz-Gestell, eine Fassung E27
Uno & Östen Kristiansson (Designer*in)
Luxus Vittsjö (Hersteller*in)
2 der Leuchten sind...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass, Rosewood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Uno & Östen Kristiansson furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Uno & Östen Kristiansson furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Uno & Östen Kristiansson were created in the mid-century modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Erik Höglund, AB Markaryd, and Carl Fagerlund. Prices for Uno & Östen Kristiansson furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $999 and can go as high as $11,746, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,196.
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