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Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

Swedish

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.

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Creator: Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Light Oak and Glass 4 Pendants Chandelier
Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Light Oak and Glass 4 Pendants Chandelier

Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Light Oak and Glass 4 Pendants Chandelier

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Paris, IDF

Uno & Osten Kristiansson (Sweden, 1925-2009), rare pendant oak and glass four-light ceiling lamp Luxus. Good condition Electrical function not tested The designer brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson are known for their lighting and mirrors and were particularly active from 1950 to 1970...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Oak

Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden Teak Chandelier Opaline Glass Shades
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden Teak Chandelier Opaline Glass Shades

Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden Teak Chandelier Opaline Glass Shades

By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Vienna, AT

Teak frame with four milk glass shades and fitted each with E27 socket. Designed in the 1960s by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Triple Drop Ceiling Lamp for Luxus, Sweden, 1950's
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Triple Drop Ceiling Lamp for Luxus, Sweden, 1950's

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Triple Drop Ceiling Lamp for Luxus, Sweden, 1950's

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in Barcelona, ES

Triple ceiling lamp designed in 1950's by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. Teak wood, metal and frosted opal glass drop shades and original wire. The height can be adjusted.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier
Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier

Rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Triple Light Chandelier

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1960 Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus triple ceiling light chandelier A very good ...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

60s 70s Teak Ceiling Lamp Pendant Light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
60s 70s Teak Ceiling Lamp Pendant Light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus

60s 70s Teak Ceiling Lamp Pendant Light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden

Located in Neuenkirchen, NI

60s 70s teak ceiling lamp pendant light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Object: ceiling lamp Manufacturer: Luxury Condition: good Age: aro...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Teak

Ceiling Lamp Teak 8 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s
Ceiling Lamp Teak 8 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s

Ceiling Lamp Teak 8 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Göteborg, SE

Elevate your home’s ambiance with this iconic Mid-Century Modern chandelier crafted by the renowned Swedish brand Luxus Vittsjö. Combining Scandinavian craftsmanship with timeless de...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s

Swedish Drop Pendant Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Oirlo, LI

Swedish drop pendant lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Beautiful hanging lamp, the design is by Uno & Osten Kristiansson and made by Luxus Vittsjo. In Sweden in the 50's. Made from a teak fitting with a special recognizable crescent notch. The hanging lamp is made of opaline glass, the lights are included because it is a bayonet fitting. Single lamp size: height 66cm, width 10cm, depth 10cm. Uno & Östen Kristiansson The Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active in Sweden from the 1950s to the 1970s. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic that is easily recognizable as Scandinavian modern. While there is a lack of biographical information about the couple available, their designs are nevertheless prized by vintage aficionados and are highly sought after in 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 assumed that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, where they learned the furniture trade from their father, who own furniture store. , Vittsjö Furniture (established 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own production company, Luxus, which was also located in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, which were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden and internationally throughout Europe. In 1968 Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Milk Glass, Opaline Glass, Teak

Luxus chandelier model 538 by brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Luxus chandelier model 538 by brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Luxus chandelier model 538 by brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson

Located in Klintehamn, SE

Japanese inspired ceiling lamp by Swedish design brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by their own company, Luxus. Acrylic and rosewood. Measure lamp part: 60 cm (width...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic, Rosewood

Uno & Östen Kristiansson chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Uno & Östen Kristiansson chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Uno & Östen Kristiansson chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Uno & Östen Kristiansson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Erik Höglund, Fagerhult, and AB Markaryd. Prices for Uno & Östen Kristiansson chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $501 and can go as high as $16,496, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,420.