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, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and off-white fabric sofa designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions: 31.75” H x 87.5” W x 36.5” D Seat height: 1...
Fabric, Pine
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned Chesterfield style sofa in beautiful pat...
Leather
Vintage Sofa in Fabric, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa realized by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Padded fabric. Signs of time, especially a discoloration on the back.
Fabric, Wood
Uno and Östen Kristiansson 1970's Pine Sofa
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pine sofa by Uno and Osten Kristiansson produced by Luxus, Vittsjo. Rustic and modern with sculpted detail. Sweden, 1970’s.
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Sofa, Original Fabric, 1970s
Fabric
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Sweden 1970s High-quality sofa with a solid pine wood frame, crafted in Sweden. Features distinctive turned details and a perfect balance...
Fabric, Pine
$3,807
H 25.6 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
Large Sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in Solid Pine and Fabric, Netherlands, 1970s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Echt, NL
3-seat sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in good condition. The sofa is manufactured in Holland by Houtwerk Hattem in the 1970s. It is made of solid pine wood which is connected by trade...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Pine Sofa, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970
By Yngve Ekström, Sven Larsson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Mid-century pine sofa, Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1970. Mid-century brutalist solid pine lounge chair with new upholstery in it's original brown velvet. Elegant design and great comfor...
Fabric, Oak
$18,284
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Purple Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Wool, Leather
Arne Norell Sofa model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
3-Seater sofa model Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Cushions newly lubricated with leather conditioner. Very ...
Leather
$5,949 / item
H 30.32 in W 61.03 in D 33.08 in
Set of 2 Arne Norell sofas model Kontiki, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 2 Kontiki designed by Arne Norell in original brown leather. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden. Very good condition. Please note: listed price is for a single sofa. ...
Leather
Unique 2-seater sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson, Sweden, 1970s
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Probably unique 2-seat sofa handcrafted massive pine sofa by Roland Wilhelmsson and executed in Ågesta 1970s, Sweden. This sofa (and a 3-seater, also available) was specially made f...
Pine
$4,997
H 26.78 in W 66.15 in D 34.26 in
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga Vico Magistretti Cassina 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern burgundy fabric sofa Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s Two-seater sofa model Maralunga in burgundy-purple fabric. The couch features independent fold-do...
Fabric
Uno Kristiansson, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine and off-white fabric sofa designed by Uno Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Seat Height (inches): 14.5” Arm Height (inches): 19.63" All item...
Fabric, Pine