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.
Mid-century Glass and Brown Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Brown Metal Single Wall Lamp, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light...
Metal
Teak and Natural Ropes Sconce by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s, Denmark
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Teak and Natural Ropes Sconce by Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s, Denmark Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E14 st...
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Brutalist Style Single Large Wall Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Style Single Large Wall Lamp, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 2x E27 standard light...
Metal
Single Wall Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Single Wall Light by Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce, 1970s, Italy Lamp is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use w...
Brass
Swedish Design Fabric Shade and Wood Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Swedish Design Fabric Shade and Wood Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1960s, Sweden Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamp. Lamps are in very good condition. These lamps wo...
Fabric, Wood
Rare 2-Head Brass Wall Sconce by Lumen, 1950s, Italy
By Lumen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare 2-Head Brass Wall Sconce by Lumen, 1950s, Italy Elegant rare high quality wall lamp. Lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamp works ...
Brass
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Acrylic, Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and acrylic wall light designed by Uno Kristiansson and produced by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Dimensions of Back Plate (inches) : 4.76 x 4.76 x 0.84 (Height x Width x D...
Acrylic, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and acrylic wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75” H x 8.75” W x 11.25” D Back...
Pine, Acrylic
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13 x 8.81 x 13.37 (H x W x D) Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 4.5 x 4.5 x 1 (H x W x D) Bulb Specification: E-26 Number of Sockets (per fixture): ...
Pine, Acrylic
60s 70s Lamp Teak Light Wall Lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
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 1960-197...
Metal
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
Teak and Glass Wall Sconces Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden DESIGN: Uno & Östen Kristiansson Origin: Sweden Age: 1960s Description: This fa...
Glass, Teak
