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.
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
$2,280
H 35.44 in W 18.31 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a mid 20th-century Swedish Stump Chair, "Kubstol", crafted in pine with a sculptural silhouette and clean lines. The chair’s understated character is enhanced by th...
Pine
$3,410 / set
H 26.38 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs Attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern easy chairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s. Rare modernist pair armchairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940. Dating from the period of French ...
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs, USA, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your living space with this exquisite pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs, handcrafted in the USA. Built upon sturdy oak frames with a refined walnut stain, these chairs...
Fabric, Walnut
$6,795 / set
H 28.25 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome "Barrel" Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern chrome “Barrel” lounge chairs attributed to celebrated American designer Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. These stri...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$12,128 / set
H 29.14 in W 38.19 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood, Oak
$1,398
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 81 cm; W= 64 cm; D= 59 cm; H seat= 42 cm.
Wood
$7,537 / set
H 39.38 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern Bergere Armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. The armchairs have a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Beech
Armchair manufactured by ISA attributed to Gio Ponti 1950s.
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
This is an elegant Mid-Century style armchair, reminiscent of the refined design and distinctive lines typical of Italian production of the period, such as those associated with ISA ...
Velvet, Nutwood
$2,145 / item
H 36.23 in W 25.91 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Beech Wood Armchair Attributed Oswald Haerdtl 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage armchairs or club chairs from beech attributed to design by Oswald Haerdtl Vienna 1950s. A fantastic chair with slightly curved armrests. The frame of the ...
Beech
$8,500 / set
H 29 in W 26 in D 33.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of vintage lounge chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These striking chairs showcase a distinctive silhouette, with sumptuous ...
Chrome, Nickel
Mid Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair, 1950's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning lounge chair designed and produced in Scandinavia, 1950's. It has a very comfortable seat. The chair is just restored with new foam and new fabric, so it is in perfect ...
Bouclé, Wood
$11,024 / set
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of wingback armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa and produced in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with ivory velvet. Paolo Buffa was an Italian d...
Velvet, Walnut