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 Uno & Östen Kristiansson table lamps, wall lights and other furniture on 1stDibs.
H 25 in W 17.75 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Danish Teak Bedside Nightstand End Table by Søborg Møbler
By Soborg Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern bedside table nightstand manufactured by Soborg Mobler, circa 1960s. This unique piece is made of teak and offers plenty of storage space including one dovetail dr...
Teak
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Model 128 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 128 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in Teak.
Teak
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Bedside Table Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bedtable in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The item is in great vintage condition.
Teak
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 11.62 in
Scandinavian teak nightstand with two drawers, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s teak bedside table with two drawers, recessed oval handles, and slender frame on slanted legs. Scandinavian teak bedside table dating from the 1960s, an expressio...
Teak
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Teak nightstands A. Chr. Laursen, Denmark 1950s
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of teak nightstands with drop-down door and metal handle. Production A. Chr. Laursen, Denmark, 1950s. Pair of bedside tables produced by A. Chr. Laursen in Nykøbing Falster, a ...
Teak
H 21.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Nightstand by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler Era: 1952 Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 18.5? wide x 12.5? deep x 21.5? tall Condition: In excellent...
Oak, Teak
H 22.25 in W 16.93 in D 12.41 in
Scandinavian cubic teak nightstand from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s teak bedside table with box frame, one drawer and beech legs, with an essential and modular language. Scandinavian nightstand from the 1960s characterized by a cu...
Beech, Teak
H 20.28 in W 19.3 in D 12.41 in
Scandinavian 1950s teak bedside table with Vienna straw
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1950s-60s teak bedside table with drawer and Vienna straw magazine shelf, inverted V-shaped legs and brass details. A Scandinavian 1950s-60s bedside table that focuses ...
Teak
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 13.39 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top. Made of partly solid teak. Made by Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s.
Teak
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 11.62 in
Scandinavian teak nightstand with two drawers, 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s teak bedside table with two drawers, recessed oval handles, and slender frame on slanted legs. Scandinavian teak bedside table dating from the 1960s, an expressio...
Teak
Wall mounted solid teak vanity dresser by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wall attached vanity dresser designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced during the 1950s by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden. Made from solid teak with visible zipper joiner and wooden d...
Metal
Folding teak side table by Knud Andersen & Cabinetmaker J.C.A. Andersen, Denmark
By Knud Andersen, J.C. Andersen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Folding side table designed by Knud Andersen. Produced by Cabinetmaker J.C.A. Andersen in Denmark. Made during the 1950s. Solid teak base with brass details and table top in teak. Th...
Brass
Cube side tables in walnut by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard, Denmark
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
pair of side tables designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced in Denmark by Aksel Kjaersgaard during the 1950s. Made from rosewood with nice grain. Beautifully detailed with angled corne...
Walnut
Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...
Oak, Lacquer
Palisander sideboard by Arne Vodder, Sibast Furniture, Denmark
By Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder. produced in Denmark by Sibast Furniture during the 1950s. Very nice quality throughout with sliding tambour doors tapered legs and beautiful detai...
Palisander
"Butlers tray" rosewood table by Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1950s
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in Hägersten, SE
Side table so called "Butlers Tray" designed by Svend Langkilde. Produced in Denmark by Langkilde Møbler during the 1950s. Made from solid and veneered rosewood with custom brass det...
Brass
