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Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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
Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Large chandelier designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Solid oak structure with large acrylic diffusers. Adjustable height according to preference. 8 lampshades...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Acrylic, Oak

Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Glass

Oak and Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This lovely and not often seen table lamp was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden, 1950s. It has an oil treated oak base with opaline glass shade that gives a ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Wood

Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s-1980s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This table lamp was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden in the 1960s. We think this specific lamp was made in the late 1970s or early 1980s. It has an oak wooden...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Acrylic, Wood

Swing Arm Teak Wall Lamp, 1970s Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lamp can be swiveled and also adjusted in height and inclination in many positions up and down. Ideal for direct light as well mood lighting in your office or interior. Diameter ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Teak

Rare Oak and Plexiglass Tripod Floor Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This fabulous shaped and rare floor lamp was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1950's or 1960's. It has a tripod base made of oil treated oak with a Plexiglass tu...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Plexiglass, Oak

Teak and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very elegant pendant lamp was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden in the 1950's. It has an opaline glass shade with a teak wooden suspension. It gives a b...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Teak

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 Description: This f...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Glass

Table Lamp in Brass and Frosted Glass by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Frosted Glass by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Brass, frosted glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Luxus...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Brass

Golden Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson 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 Description: This ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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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...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Glass

Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Brass

Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
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 ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson More Lighting

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Glass, Acrylic

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Uno & Östen Kristiansson more lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Uno & Östen Kristiansson more lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Uno & Östen Kristiansson more lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more lighting 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 more lighting by Rörstrand, Luxus Vittsjö, and ASEA. Prices for Uno & Östen Kristiansson more lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $2,591, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,186.

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