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 Kristiansson focused primarily on lamps and mirrors. He 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 he produced.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage Uno Kristiansson table lamps, mirrors, decorative objects and more.
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Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent w...
Fabric, Pine
$1,800 / set
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Uno Kristiansson, Sconces / Wall Lights, Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffuses sit atop the lamps and ...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in Dm 19.69 in
Pendant Lamp UFO model 565 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light model 565 / UFO. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s for Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden. Executed in matte opal glass diffuso...
Opaline Glass, Teak
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in Dm 3.55 in
Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of sculptural, solid pine table lamps designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamps i...
Pine
$6,788
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian 'Hunting Chairs' Attributed to Uno Kristiansson, 1950s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of mid-century "hunting chairs", attributed to the esteemed Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, crafted in the 1950s. These pieces showcase a refined Scandinavian desi...
Oak
$3,277 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 15.75 in L 27.96 in
Pair of Tall Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps of Pine with Patina by Luxus Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A pair of tall sculptural Uno Kristiansson table lamps made of solid turned pine, Sweden 1970s. Measures: Height incl. lamp shade 71 cm Height lamp base incl. socket 44 cm He...
Metal
$4,506
H 55.91 in W 22.45 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Floor Lamp in Pine Uno Kristiansson, Sweden 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Floor lamp manufactured in Sweden and designed by Uno Kristiansson. Made in solid pine this one with its organic shape gives any home a nice vibe. All new cotton shade is included. ...
Pine
$1,430Sale Price|35% Off
H 20.48 in Dm 20.48 in
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
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