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.
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Plant Stand by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare plant stand designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Steel
Uno Kristiansson, Candlesticks, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine candlesticks or storm light holders designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Holds 2.0” diameter candles
Pine
$891
H 20.08 in Dm 16.15 in
Tall Mid-Century Swedish Handmade Bamboo and Teak Tri-Pod Plant Stand, 1940s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Mid-Century Swedish Handmade Bamboo and Teak Plant Stand, 1940s Elegant and unique mid-century plant stand, handcrafted in Sweden in the 1940s. Made from beautifully aged bambo...
Bamboo, Teak
Pair of Hand-Carved Swedish Folk Art Pine Cone Candlesticks, 1934
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of hand-carved Swedish folk art wooden candlesticks made in 1934. Designed to resemble pine cones, with intricately carved overlapping scales forming the stems, richly...
Wood
Wicker Cane Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker cane plantstand with tri-pod base/legs, mid-20th century, circa 1960s-1970s. Plantstand has a round funnel-like cane basket supported by a wood frame/tripod base/leg...
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design Dimensions: D 35 x H 30 cm, D 35 x H 45 cm, D 35 x H 54 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in small, medium, and large. Av...
Metal
$1,361Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 3.15 in
David Marshall Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Candle Holder by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. David Marshall Desenos Brutalist three-arm aluminum and brass candlestick. Very good condition. Original...
Brass, Aluminum
$320 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 3.55 in
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, Two Pairs of Candlesticks, Sweden, circa 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, two pairs of candlesticks, Sweden, circa 1970s. Hallmarked. Measures: 8.5 x 3 cm. In perfect condition, 1s...
Vintage Regency Swag Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency plant stand. A chic two tier stand with gorgeous swag detail. Perfect as is or change to black or white to suit your pro...
Metal
Trio of Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of solid brass candlesticks manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently and di...
Brass
1960s Swedish Pine Candle Holders - a Pair
By Carl Malmsten, Uno Kristiansson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice pair of vintage candle holders, made in Sweden circa 1960s. These have a nice shape and great look
Pine
Nexum Optical 80 Black Plant Stand
By Splot Design
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Op Art of the 1960s, this exceptional steel plant holder (H 80cm) is characterized by an exclusive material made of interwoven black- and natur...
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
$995 / set
H 15.36 in W 4.89 in D 6.11 in
Vintage Wall-Mounted Pine Candle Sconces, Mid-Century, Sweden, 1970s
By Markslöjd, Ateljé Lyktan, Solbackens Svarveri, Aneta, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful wall-mounted pine candle sticks, with amazing patina. Made by an unknown designer in Sweden, c. 1970s. The candle holders are removable and can be used on th...
Pine
$685
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Stunning imperial plant stand, in gilded brass, "Golden Heritage," 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
A stunning gold-plated brass planter featuring an elegant, timeless design. Featuring practical side loop handles and an elegant hammered finish, it is ideal as a plant stand, decora...
Brass
Scandinavian modernist pine candlestick candelabra, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural Scandinavian candelabra crafted from solid pinewood by an unidentified Swedish artist in the 1970s. Signed "HK" beneath the base. Features an organically shaped foot com...
Pine
Saturn's Return Plant Stand
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Saturn's Return Plant Stand features a sliced steel sphere planter that hangs by delicate yet sturdy chain inside a solid steel rolled ring. A smaller steel ...
Steel
Aurea Plant Stand 3 by Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
Aurea plant stand 3 by Sofia Alvarado Limited edition 1 of 10 (one in stock) Materials: Metal & woods / Golden, white or black. Dimensions: 86cm (H) x 32cm (W) x 32cm (D) FI is...
Metal