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.
Folding Stool by Des. Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxus Vittsjö folding stool in original vintage condition with natural leather cover on solid oak.
Leather, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s Elegant in line and practical to use, these stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson are exempla...
Leather, Teak
Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak Folding Stool Model 203 Uno and Östen Kristiansson - Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden Swedish ‘model 203’ oak foldable stool from the 1950s, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and prod...
Leather, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Stool Produced by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and refined design representative of Scandinavian modernism. The very nice architectural structure is in teak with a seat in high quality redone lamb leather. Modest in ...
Leather, Teak
Folding Stool in Brass, Leather and Oak by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This folding stool, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden, is a fine embodiment of Scandinavian modernism—combining elegance, precision, a...
Brass
$1,085Sale Price|20% Off
Stool by Uno & Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Uccle, BE
Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson, known for their lighting and mirror designs, were particularly active from ...
Teak, Faux Leather
3 Leg Oak Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Oak Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vitts...
Metal
3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 Leg Beechwood Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus - Vittsjö Sweden 1960's Rare three leg beechwood and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus...
Metal
$600
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Tall Stool in Oak, Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern tall stool in oak with curly legs, reupholstered seat in long haired lambswool. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in circa 1950s. A great object for the Scandinavian int...
Wool, Oak
Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, Boca Uno Walnut Counter Stool Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy B...
Wood, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bar Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of four teak barstools made in Denmark circa 70's or 80'd. The stools feature sculptural teak frames with the black naugahyde cushions. Seats were poorly recovered and...
Naugahyde, Teak
Bertu Stools, Boca Uno Dining Stool, Modern
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Uno Dining Stool, Modern Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps ...
Wood, Maple
Swedish Modern Rectangular Stool in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking stool was produced in Sweden in the early 1950s. The design is marked by the rectangular and slightly curved shaped of the seat and the sturdy, tapered legs placed at a...
Pine
$1,500
H 18.9 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Stool in Patinated Leather and Oak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated leather and solid oak frame, designed made by a danish cabinetmaker.
Leather, Oak
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
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
1970s Folding Stools by Roger Tallon for Sentou
By Roger Tallon
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic stools designed by Roger Tallon for Sentou from the 1970s. High-quality solid beech wood frame and and a foldable design for convenient storage. Quality Features: very good ...
Stainless Steel
Handmade Oak Stool, 1950s Belgium
Located in Balen, BE
This beautifully crafted handmade stool, made in Belgium in the 1950s, is a fine example of a minimalist and functional piece of furniture. Made in dark stained oak, it features clea...
Oak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Red Iron Stools
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern red iron stools made circa 1940. The stools are a set of four and a good example of the Mid-Century Modern style period. Frame of twisted iron wire with th...
Iron
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
Stool in Oak and Cane by Ølholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s, Scandinavian Modern
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful vintage Danish modern "Ølholm" stool with floating seat in woven cane. An iconic and rare piece of Danish design from the 1950s. Great condition.
Cane, Oak
Tabouret teck et cuir Luxus Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in PARIS, FR
Un tabouret au design très raffiné en teck et cuir signé par les frères Kristiansson pour leur maison d’édition Luxus. C’est un très bel objet de décoration et en même temps un siège...
Leather, Teak
Luxus stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in PARIS, FR
A stool with a very refined design in rosewood and leather signed by the Kristiansson brothers for their publishing house Luxus. It is a very nice decorative object and at the same t...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 18.12 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Rare tripod stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus – Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s.
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare tripod stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus – Vittsjö, Sweden 1960s. This 3 leg stool features a frame made out of oak and in combination with a cognac leather seat. The ...
Leather, Oak
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Folding Stool Oak & Leather Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Basel, BS
Rare folding stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own firm Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1950s. Solid oak with original leather seat. Very good condition for its ...
Leather, Oak
Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and refined design representative of Scandinavian modernism. The very nice architectural structure is in teak with a seat in high quality redone lamb leather. Modest in ...
Leather, Teak
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H 13.98 in Dm 19.69 in
Patinated leather and Steel Stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare pair of stools designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1960s. Stainless steel legs and seats reupholstered in cognac leather with a beautifu...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Tripod Stool in Oak and Leather by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare three leg oak and leather stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960's.
Leather, Oak
Leather and Steel Stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare pair of stools designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced in Sweden by Luxus during the 1960s. Stainless steel legs and seats reupholstered in vegetable cognac leather. Very...
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three patinated leather Stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö. Made in Sweden circa 1960s.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 13.78 in Dm 18.12 in
Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, Pair of Vintage Stools, Sweden, 1960's
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in London, GB
Set upon a tripod chrome metal base, the round seat is upholstered in its original red leather with button detailing, About the designers: Swedish designers and brothers Uno & Öste...
Chrome
1960s Swedish Oak and Leather Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A four-legged solid oak stool with X-shaped, lap-joined stretchers highlighted by their tongue and groove joinery to the legs, having a simple original leather-upholstered circular s...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Leather Stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of round stools by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, with tripod rosewood bases and beautiful brown leather seats. Three leather buttons in the middle of the seats.
Leather, Rosewood