Kristiansson Teak Table Mirror, Luxus, Sweden 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Signed Mirror by Erik Höglund for Eriksmåla, Kosta Boda, 1967. Those familiar with Höglunds glass design will recognize the same simplicity, humor and a fine sense of material that defines his works in glass. He liked utensils to be robust, and a bit quirky. Among all types of wood, he favored pine, which he thought was as good as the most popular wood in the 1960s- imported teak. Erik Höglund, the Swedish "le enfant terrible" (1932-1988), was both a painter, sculptor as well as an craftsman. He worked for Kosta Boda, Strömbergshyttan and Eriksmåla. He are known in Sweden for his popular colorful glass and provokative motivs. These wooden pained mirrors...

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1960s beautiful original table vanity mirror of the brand Luxus Vittsjö Sweden with teak frame and a metal tripod foot. Mirror is rotatable in all directions and can be swivelled upw...

A fabulous table mirror designed by Uno and O¨sten Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960. Remaining in gorgeous condition. Features a circular teak frame, in a striking teak finish, the mirror is supported on dovetail L-shaped angled legs exquisite design and quality. Truly a rare work of art, this mirror is sure to spark curiosity and conversation in any space or setting! About the designer Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from the 1950s-1970s in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian Modern. Although there is a dearth of biographical information available on the pair, their designs are nonetheless appreciated by vintage lovers, and are highly sought-after on the vintage market today. Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...

Uno and Osten Kristiansson round teak mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s This vintage teak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish d...

Swedish mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in teak with a leather hanging strap. The frame circulates the glass and is made out of different pieces of wood which were i...