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.
Swedish Modern wall lamp by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish Modern wall lamp executed in brass, produced by Böhlmarks during the 1940s. The lamp features a sculptural, vertically fluted shade with small perforations at the top...
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Swivel Arm Wall Lamp by Pagos
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a beautiful wall lamp, manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s by Pagos. This lamp is made of two brass rods connected by a wooden piece, and the lower rod can slide to e...
Brass
Swedish Midcentury XL Wall Lamps by Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Add a touch of Scandinavian style to your home with these beautiful wall lamps by Uno & Östen Kristianson for Luxus, Sweden. The lamps are made of oak and feature white plexi shades...
Plexiglass, Oak
Swedish Wall Lamp in brass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Swedish wall lamp executed in brass, defined by its elongated, sculptural arm with softly rounded bends. The extended horizontal reach gives the lamp a light architectural pr...
Brass
Midcentury Desk Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Desk lamp model G 54 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. The lamp has a rotatable teak base with metal foot and shade and details in brass. The wire is beautifully hidden in the wood.
Brass, Metal
Swedish Midcentury Wall Lamps by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare wall lights model "308" by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, circa 1950. The lamps consist of a cream white adjustable shade, held by a rod and bottom plate in brass. C...
Brass
Vintage Swiveling Wall Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This swiveling wall light features teak and textured glass. It has an E27 socket. It is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Opaline Glass, Teak
60s 70s Lamp Teak Light Wall Lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp teak light wall lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus 60s Object: wall lamp Manufacturer: Luxury Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: 22cm x 11cm x 38cm...
Metal
Denmark 1960s danish modern wall lamp/pendant in solid oak with new linen shade.
By Alvar Aalto, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
Located in København K, 84
An elegant danish modern wall lamp / pendant. Adjustable to both sides and elevatable. Crafted from solid patinated oak, this wall lamp embodies the movement's penchant for organic m...
Linen, Oak
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Wall Lamp, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light made from teak, brass, and fabric, designed and produced by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in Denmark during the 1950s. Dimensions variable, measured as shown in ...
Brass
Teak and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant wall lamp, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden in the 1960s, epitomizes mid-century modern design. It features a sleek teak arm and an opal glass shade...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Uno And Östen Kristianson Adjustable Wall Lamp, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hannover, DE
This simple, high-quality wall lamp is something special with its timeless Scandinavian design. This exclusive lamp comes from the large bungalow of a successful architect couple. Th...
Milk Glass, Teak
