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.
Ceiling Lamp Teak 8 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
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...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
A rare Giraffe floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, circa 1950s. An exceptional example of Swedish mid-century modern lighting from the golden...
Fabric, Linen, Teak
Rare Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Göteborg, SE
Rare and beautiful table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, with two light sources. Frame in oak, cylindrical shade in acrylic. Height 79 cm.
Acrylic, Oak
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
A rare Giraffe floor lamp designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, circa 1950s. The lamp features a striking tripod base crafted from solid teak with excep...
Acrylic, Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp, brass and opal glass, Sweden, 1960s, Set of 2
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Göteborg, SE
These elegant ceiling lamps are designed by the very famous Hans-Agne Jacobsson. The ceiling lamps are made of brass and opaline glass. These lights are like jewelry for your ceilin...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, brass and amber colored glass, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Brass ceiling lamp with brown/gold/ amber colored glass domes. The brass has a certain age-related patina. Please see pictures, can also send more pictures if needed. But overall th...
Brass
Ceiling Lamp Oak 10 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Lamp Oak 10 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s This amazing Oak ceiling lamp consists of 10 arms in a large star pa...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Pendant lamp with glass shades and a teak frame by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in München, DE
Beautiful pendant lamp with three shades, designed in 1957 by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Manufactured by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden. With original label. Shades are made of white opal glas...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Model 511 Five-Arm "Starfish" Chandelier, Luxus, 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson model 511 five-arm "Starfish" chandelier, Luxus, 1950s This model 511 is a 5 globe pendant designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1950s. Adjustable in height this oak 5 point "starfish" frame with 5 opaline globes...
Opaline Glass, Oak
Vintage Ceiling Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s Sweden
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Three E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA. Bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this device in al...
Metal, Brass
Set of 5 Luxus Chandeliers by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
5 pieces available. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden. Please note: listed price is for one (1) chandelier. Produced early 1960s, Sweden. Please note: H...
Brass
Large Teak chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson by Vittsjö
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hannover, DE
Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Ceiling lamp, wood and opal glass, Luxus Vittsjö, designed 1951 by the Swedish company Vittsjö, 1960s. It is in excellent vintage condition. All glass is in...
Opaline Glass, Teak
