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.
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, T-603, brass fringe lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Beige/soft white fringe lamp by Swedish lamp master Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Model T-603. Excellent vintage condition, brass ceiling cup, new wiring.
Brass
Set of 2 wall sconces by Venini attr. to Fulvio Bianconi
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 2 wall sconces from Venini in the form of torches. Opaline glass and brass holders. Original wiring. Design attributed to Fulvio Bianconi. Height: 38 cm Depth (from wall): 25 ...
Brass
Spider table lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce
By Joe Colombo
Located in Klintehamn, SE
The Spider table lamp was designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. Lacquered metal base, chromium-plated stem, adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminum. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy. Fine...
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 15 Festivo glass candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Festivo is a series of glass candlesticks from Iittala, designed by Timo Sarpaneva back in 1966. A total of 8 different heights were made that can be combined according to taste. Thi...
Glass
Pair of brass candelabras, model 69, by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Pair of sculptural and very stylish brass candelabras design by Pierre Forssell for Swedish maker Skultuna. Model 69. Signed and maker's mark underneath. Measurements for the slightl...
Brass
Mahogany cabinet, model 2910, by Axel Larsson for Bodafors
By Axel Larsson
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Unusual four door cabinet, model 2910, in mahogany designed in 1949 by Axel Larsson for SMF (Svenska Möbelfabrikerna) Bodafors. A well documented cabinet in the literature. Three of ...
Mahogany
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Opaline Glass, Oak
Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Large chandelier designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Solid oak structure with large acrylic diffusers. Adjustable height according to preference. 8 lampshades...
Acrylic, Oak
Set of 6 Chandeliers by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 587 designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, produced by Luxus. Oak and large acrylic shades. Very good condition. The height is adjustable according to your wishes. Set of 6 ...
Acrylic, Oak
A Lighting pendant by UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON.
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lighting pendant by UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON. Wood with shades in opaline glass. Produced by Luxus, Vittsjö. Circa 1950th. Marked by manufacturer. Existing wires , rewiring av...
Blown Glass
Ceiling Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Model 535 Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1970
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Paris, IDF
Uno & Östen Kristiansson ceiling lamps model '535' made by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden circa 1970 Good condition, electrical functions not tested Price f...
Acrylic, Wood
1950s Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Brescia, IT
White Perspex shades, wood and brass details Perfect condition Perfect working order Adjustable height. Shade size: height 32, diameter 11 cm.
Brass
