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.
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. If you are looking for a rare, highly stylish, timeless, beautifu...
Mirror, Teak, Glass
Wall mounted oak dressing table, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Midcentury modern wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, during the 1960s. Made in oak with great details in the joinery, sc...
Mirror, Oak
Wall mounted solid teak vanity dresser by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall attached vanity dresser designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced during the 1950s by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. Made from solid teak with visible zipper joiner and wooden d...
Metal
Midcentury Modern Wall-Mounted Oak Dressing Table from Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Elegant decorative details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers. Several drawers in different...
Mirror, Oak
H 33.5 in W 43 in D 14 in
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Vanity by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage dressing table set, including a mirror, vanity table, and chair. The set has a gold-gild finish with ornate details, and the chair features a paisley patterned cush...
Metal, Gold Leaf
H 66 in W 57.5 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity, Teak & Mirror, Circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
H 44.1 in W 29.14 in D 15.36 in
1960s Fully Restored Danish Teak Dressing, Vanity Table
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish teak dressing - vanity table from the 1960s. The vanity table features a large adjustable mirror, an original black glass table top and 5 spacious drawers with room for wha...
Teak
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Danish Modern Oak Dresser attributed to Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This wonderful Danish oak dresser, crafted in the 1960s, is an example of the unique design philosophy of Henning Kjærnulf. Often celebrated for his distinctive ‘Danish Brutalist’ st...
Brass
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 12.21 in
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 18.12 in
1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili
By Ico Parisi, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Fine 1950s Vanity or Writting desk by Ico & Luisa Parisi for La Permanente Mobili di Cantù ( labelled) in solid maple and top in teak veneer with geometr...
Maple
H 56 in W 51 in D 21 in
Art Deco Mahogany Vanity Dresser With Mirror
By Beautility
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Art Deco vanity made by Beautility featuring beautifully grained mahogany and a stylish flowing design. The dresser comprises of mirror, two large drawers,a jewelery drawer and t...
Mahogany
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and oth...
Mirror, Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 60.24 in D 17.33 in
Teak Dressing Table or Chest from Wrighton, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century teak dressing table or chest from Wrighton, circa 1960s, complete with a mirror. The dresser has four solid teak drawers and sturdy, solid teak legs. The mirror is ...
Teak
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Steel Dressing Table with Oval Mirror, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Steel Dressing Table, 1960s, with Oval Mirror Elegant dressing table from the 1960s, featuring a sleek metal structure with a refined black opal glass t...
Metal
H 28 in W 52.25 in D 22.25 in
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin Collection, circa late 1950s.
Mirror, Mahogany
H 5.625 in W 31.75 in D 12 in
1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted salon vanity set from the 1950s comprising a frameless mirror and a coordinating wooden shelf with drawer. The mirror features scalloped concave notches at each corner, ...
Mirror, Wood
H 30.71 in W 44.3 in D 11.82 in
Wall-Mounted Dressing Table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, Sweden 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Utrecht, NL
This distinctive wall-mounted design is a quiet and elegant statement piece that can be placed in various environments. Effortlessly able to elevate an organised wardrobe, a minimali...
Mirror, Wood
H 29 in W 44 in D 12 in
Mid century Modern Wall Mounted vanity dresser with mirror with drawers
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Modern Wall Mounted vanity dresser with mirror with drawers designed By Uno & Östen Kristiansson made by Luxus Vittsjö. Oak construction with unique joinery and large Mir...
Mirror, Oak
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Modern Wall Mounted Dressing Table from Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Cool details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers.
Mirror, Oak
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 11.82 in
Wall mounted oak dressing table, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful Midcentury modern wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, during the 1960s. Made in oak with great details in the joinery, scul...
Mirror, Oak
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Modern Wall Mounted Dressing Table from Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Cool details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers.
Mirror, Oak
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Dressing Table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Teak, Sweden 1960ies
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Cool details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers. In gr...
Mirror, Oak
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 11.82 in
Dressing Table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Oak, Sweden 1960ies
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Cool details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers. In great original condition and ready...
Mirror, Oak
H 31.11 in W 28.75 in D 11.42 in
Wall Mounted Dressing Table from Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Cool details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers.
Mirror, Teak
H 30.32 in W 44.49 in D 11.82 in
Wall Mounted Dressing Table from Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful wall dressing table by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, made from oak. Cool details in the joinery and the sculpted handles on the drawers.
Mirror, Oak