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, Flush Mount, Acrylic, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic and teak-colored wood flush mount designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall...
Acrylic, Wood
Flush Mount Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A glass flush mount by Limburg in Germany, 1970s. Thick textured glass fixture on a brass metal base. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to us...
Brass
$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 Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, 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
$1,200 / set
H 13.78 in Dm 3.55 in
Uno Kristiansson Table Lamps, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen 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
UNO SHADE Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
Brass
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamp, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, sculptural, solid pine table lamp designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamp is ...
Pine
Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount, manufactured by Valinte Oy, 1960s. Plastic shade with brass details. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Uno Kristiansson Luxus Wall Light / Sconce Solid Pine Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large wall light designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus.The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffuser sit atop the sconce. Although the...
Plastic, Pine
UNO SHADE Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condi...
Chrome
Swedish designer floral flush mount, 1960s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely flush mount by unknown Swedish designer in the middle of the 20th century. Floral decor. Brass mount with three light sources.
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condi...
Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Flush mount ceiling light with decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
Chrome
Uno Kristiansson, Flush Mount, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and acrylic flush mount designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Pine