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.
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 Kristiansson focused primarily on lamps and mirrors. He 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 he produced.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage Uno Kristiansson table lamps, mirrors, decorative objects and more.
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
Solid Pine Chandelier by Luxus Sweden with Three Arms, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Plastic, Pine, Fabric
Three Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Globes, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, three-light chandelier was create...
Pine, Plastic, Blown Glass
Large Eight Arms Solid Pine Chandelier with Glass Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
This "like new" solid pine wood, eight arm chandelier was created in this “golden age of Scandinavian design”, a period that saw the revival of an elementary, undecorated visual lang...
Blown Glass, Pine
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Large Chandelier Pine Veneer Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Ellysett
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large, six armed, 1960s Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett Pine Chandelier, model T499. This is a rare chandelier designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Ellysett. This piece is made of pi...
Pine
Three Arm Brass Chandelier by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This brass three-light chandelier was created in this “...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Design Pine Wood Chandelier with 4 Arms Sweden 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Ateljé Lyktan, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Anna Ehrner
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A Scandinavian modern solid pine chandelier manufactured in Sweden in the 1970s. The small fabric shades are made from off-white linen like fabric are added by us and are manufacture...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Pine Wood Chandelier by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta, Uno Dahlen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully crafted pine chandelier designed by Uno Dahlen for Aneta in the 1970s. This Scandinavian piece showcases Dahlen’s characteristic blend of natural materials, warm light,...
Pine, Opaline Glass
Pine Wood Chandelier by Solbackens Svarveri, Sweden, 1970s
By Le Klint, Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Chandelier made by Solbackens Svarveri in the 1970s. * Pine wood pendant light with four light sources and clip-on fabric shades with beige and brown patter...
Wood, Pine
Set of 8 chandeliers "Pinus" by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1970s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, produced by Luxus. Set of 8 available. Listed price is for one chandelier.
Pine
Pine Wood Chandelier by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Aneta, Uno Dahlen
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Pine Wood Chandelier designed by Uno Dahlen for Aneta in the 1970s. An exquisite piece for a beautiful place. * Pine wood chandelier with five lights and glass shades *...
Glass, Wood, Pine
Pine Wood Chandelier by Uno Dahlen for Aneta, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Dahlen, Aneta
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Pine Wood Chandelier designed by Uno Dahlen for Aneta in the 1970s. An exquisite piece for a beautiful place. * Pine wood chandelier with six (6) layered, rotating light...
Glass, Wood, Pine
