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 Kristiansson, Candlesticks, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
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
$1,364Sale 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
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
Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Architectural cast clear glass set of two candles, made by Riedel Austria in the 1970s Set of five.
Art Glass
Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Architectural cast clear glass set of three candles, made by Riedel Austria in the 1970s Set of three.
Art Glass
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
$572
H 10.04 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Swedish Stig Johansson Rustic 5-armed Candelabra of Pine Smålandsslöjd 1970s
By Stig Johnsson, Smålandsslöjd
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rustic vintage 5-armed candelabra designed by artist Stig Johansson for Smålandsslöjd Värnamo Sweden. The 1970s retro candelabra is made of pine and can...
Pine
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
Swedish Carved Wooden Candlestick, Pine, Gustavian Style, Circa 1870
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Swedish Carved Wooden Candlestick, Circa 1870 A finely carved and beautifully patinated Swedish candlestick dating to the late 19th century, circa 1870. Executed in pine and retai...
Wood
$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...
$421Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.45 in Dm 5.9 in
Rustic Wooden Christmas Candlestick holder 1970s for Smålandsslöjd Sweden
By Smålandsslöjd, Stig Johnsson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Rustic and substantial, this large handmade wooden Christmas candle stick holder was crafted from solid pine by Smålandsslöjd, Sweden, and designed by Stig Johnson — a celebrated art...
Pine
$329Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in
Vintage three-armed brass candlestick, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
This is an elegant three-armed brass candlestick with intricate details. The design is classic and ornate, with decorative elements on the arms and base. A beautiful decorative item...
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