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.
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Hunting Easy Chair Produced by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare hunting easy chair designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs by Uno and Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & 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. Leather cushions. Sweden, 1970’s Unmarked
Leather, Pine
H 38 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of 1970's Scandinavian brutalist pine lounge chairs with ottoman
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Liberty, NY
Great pair of 1970's brutalist pine lounge chairs with ottoman - Scandinavian in style, similar to some Yngve Ekstrom designs, although I believe they are made by Herlag in Germany....
Cotton, Pine
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
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
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
H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Danish Pine Lounge Chairs by Form 75, Galten, Denmark
Located in Rødding, DK
This pair of lounge chairs was produced by Form 75 in Galten, Denmark, identified by the manufacturer's label to the underside of each frame. The frames are built in solid pine, with...
Fabric, Pine
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Solid Pine Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A fun pair of sculptural lounge chairs. Made out of solid pine wood. From the 1970s. These stunning chunky chairs make an undeniable statement with their bold and unique shape. Craf...
Fabric, Pine
H 31.89 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
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
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 27.56 in
Easy Chair by Karl-Erik Ekselius, Sweden, 1960s
By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius, produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden, 1960s. Solid oak frame and newly upholstered cushions in Hallingdal wool fabric from Kvadrat. Set o...
Oak
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Lounge Chairs in Pine and Fabric by Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge chairs in Pine and fabric by Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s. Karin Mobring designed this Ikea classic Vintage lounge chair in 1972. It is made of solid Scandinavian pine wood and original fabric. The design and the look and feel of this occasional chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from all angles". And what is particularly important about a chair is that it is also very comfortable to sit in. People have very different thoughts about IKEA furniture...
Fabric, Pine
H 43.31 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in
Bjorn Tragardh and Uno Åhren, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Bjorn Tragardh
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
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Pair Swedish Modern Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sheepskin
H 25.6 in W 23.23 in D 29.93 in
Alf Svensson Easy Chairs Model 'Domus' by DUX, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Domus designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1950s. Newly reupholstered cushions.
Beech
H 34 in W 34.5 in D 32 in
Swedish Modern Easy Chair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hammarö, SE
The Swedish Modern movement sought to create furniture that felt natural rather than imposed—pieces shaped by comfort, proportion, and an intuitive understanding of how people live. ...
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Solid Pine by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in solid pine, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Furniture. Made in Sweden. Great condition with new canvas reupholstery .
Pine
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Hunting Chairs by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of hunting chairs by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, made in solid teak with leather seats. Casually elegant silhouettes, beautiful joinery, nicely aged leather.
Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 31.89 in
Pair of "Hunting Chair" Model 204 by Unar Osten Kristansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pair of Swedish oak 1954 "Hunting Chair" model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristansson. Measures: H 30.5 in. x W 21.5 in. x D 32 in. H 77.47 cm x W 54.61 cm x D 81.28 cm.
Leather, Oak
H 30.32 in W 20.87 in D 29.53 in
Lounge Chair Model 204 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1954
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking lounge chair was designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by Luxus AB in Vittsjö, Sweden from 1954 onwards. The design of this model numbered 204 is ofte...
Leather, Oak
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 29.93 in
Hunting Chair by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Wien, Au
Hunting chair by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Original condition trace of use on the leather.
Leather, Oak
H 27.5 in W 20.75 in D 30 in
Hunting Lounge Chair by Uno & Osten Kristiansson in Oak Leather Sling
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Exceedingly rare hunting chair is perfectly aged original leather sling.
Oak, Leather
H 30.5 in W 20.25 in D 33 in
Swedish Teak and Leather Hunting Chair Model #204 by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful example of the Uno and Östen Kristiansson 'Hunting Chair' for Luxus Vittsjö of Sweden. Simple form with exaggerated back legs and leather sling seat with decorative chrome-...
Steel, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Hunting Chairs Model 204 by Uno and Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Dronten, NL
Hunting chairs designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Vittsjömöbel, in beautifully aged original natural saddle leather and oak. Marked with label. Excellent fast and affordable...
Leather, Oak
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Beautiful Lounge Hunting Chairs by Uno & Osten Kristiansson
By Børge Mogensen, Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful hunting chairs designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Vittsjömöbel, made in Sweden in 1954. With black leather and oakwood frame. Both lounge chairs are in a very good c...
Leather, Oak
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 30.32 in
Uno & Osten Kristiansson Hunting Chairs
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in London, GB
An elegant an extremely rare pair of oak framed and leather slung hunting chairs made by Luxus, Sweden 1954. The saddle leather on these organic formed chairs...
Leather, Oak
H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 29.93 in
Pair of "Hunting Chairs" by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
The furniture made by the brothers Uno and Östen Kristiansson during the 1950-60s really stands out in Swedish design history. Luxus style was bold and uncompromising. Among their fu...
Leather, Teak