Midcentury Ceiling Lamp by Luxus Model 554, Sweden
View Similar Items
Midcentury Ceiling Lamp by Luxus Model 554, Sweden
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Albano Laziale, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1813314666692
Östen Kristiansson
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 and Östen Kristiansson focused primarily on lamps and mirrors. They 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 they produced.
Find vintage Östen Kristiansson table lamps, chandeliers and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Uno Kristiansson
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 Table Lamp in Oak by Luxus SwedenBy Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of SwedenLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioTable lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden during the 1950s. Solid oak base and shade in white cotton. Signed with label. In great condition witho...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsOak
$1,000 Sale Price35% Off - Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Orrefors SwedenBy OrreforsLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioAn unusial hexagon pendan in clear glass, , by the world renowned Swedish glass maker Orrefors. The chandelier has a particular design consisting of six squares set in a hexagon shap...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Midcentury Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors SwedenBy Carl Fagerlund, OrreforsLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioA rare and striking chandelier in amber colored glass by renowned designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Sweden. The chandelier has a very unusual design consisting of vertically and h...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
- Midcentury Pendant by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, SwedenBy Erik Höglund, Kosta BodaLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioRare celling lamp by Swedish designer Erik Höglund for glass maker Kosta Boda Glass manufacturers. The frame is made in brass with attached round pieces of glass depicting the star s...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsBrass
$1,154 Sale Price30% Off - Helena Tynell Glass Table Lamp for Luxus, SwedenBy Helena TynellLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioThis table lamp feature mold-blown white glass base designed by Helena Tynell for Luxus, Sweden. Variations in glass thickness give the lamps a lovely organic quality. Sticker marked...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBlown Glass
$879 Sale Price20% Off - Midcentury Sputnik Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt Murano, ItalyBy VeArt, Paolo VeniniLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioLarge Murano Sputnik ball chandelier designed by Paolo Venini for VeArt Italy with clear glass flowers and a chrome structure. The lamp takes eight sm...Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsMurano Glass
$2,072 Sale Price35% Off
- Mid century pendant lamp by Uno and Osten Kristansson for Luxus, Sweden 1960sBy Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno KristianssonLocated in ECHT, NLMid century Scandinavian modern pendant lamp. Designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden in the 1960s. It has a pine gallery with plexiglass top and bottom diffusers and...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsFabric, Pine, Plexiglass
- Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Luxus, SwedenBy Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of SwedenLocated in Karlstad, SEChandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. The chandelier features three large opaline glass shades, separated by an elegant divider in teak, which can be moved to ad...Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOpaline Glass, Teak
- Pair large cylindric wood Table Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, SwedenBy Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno KristianssonLocated in Vorst, BEA pair of architectural table lamps. Lamp foots in wood, probably teak. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both retain their original labels: made in Sweden - ...Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsTeak
- Pair large Table Lamps, Stained solid Pine, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus, SwedenBy Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno KristianssonLocated in Vorst, BEA pair of sculptural table lamps. Lamp foots in turned pine wood, dark stained. Designed by Uno Kristiansson, for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Both are punchmarked Luxus - made in Sweden. For E26/27 bulbs. Work on 110v and on 220v. EU plug can be replaced by US plug for free if desired. New lampshades. Dimensions: diameter 13.78" / 10" (35cm / 25cm), height 10.2" (26cm). Swedish designers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, renowned for their lighting and mirror creations, left an indelible mark on the design world from the 1950s to the 1970s. Their distinctive Scandinavian modern style remains highly sought-after in vintage circles. Uno, born in 1925, and Östen, two years later in 1927, likely honed their craft in southern Sweden under the tutelage of their father, who operated Vittsjö Furniture, a business established in 1919. In 1950, Uno founded Luxus in Vittsjö, producing a diverse array of home products, including lamps, furniture, and mirrors, all designed by the brothers. Their collections gained acclaim nationally and internationally, with Luxus introducing a vibrant range of lamps in the 1960s, attributed to Finnish artist Marjatta Metsovaara. Östen presumably took over the family business in 1966, renaming it Östen Kristiansson AB. Though details on its operations are sparse, it likely continued the tradition of craftsmanship. Teak was a favored material for the Kristianssons, though they explored glass, leather, plastic, and acrylic in their designs. Notable creations include the Plafo Ceiling Lamp, UFO Lamp, Model 204 Hunting Chair, and minimalist mirrors reminiscent of Jacques Adnet’s Circulaire...Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsPine
- Sconces / Wall Lights in Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960sBy Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno KristianssonLocated in Stockholm, SEA 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 diffusers sit atop the sconces a...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsFabric, Plastic, Pine
$1,560 Sale Price / set40% Off - Uno & Östen Kristiansson Ceiling Lamps Model 587 by Luxus in SwedenBy Uno & Östen KristianssonLocated in Limhamn, Skåne länBig ceiling lamps model 587 designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
MaterialsOak, Plastic
