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.
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 71.375"W x 19.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Pine
$3,526
H 91.74 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Mogens Koch cabinet in elm by Rud Rasmussen, 1960s Scandinavian
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in elm. Doors with shelfes behind. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Elm
$94,235
H 61.03 in W 39.38 in D 17.92 in
Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet ‘Lovö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Pine and forged iron. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...
Iron
Carl Malmsten pine cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s. Produced in Sweden. Good condition.
Pine
Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Pine
Scandinavian Solid Pine Cabinet, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Scandinavian cabinet in solid pine, circa 1960's. The two-door cabinet conceals 4 removable shelves. Leather pulls on the front. It is structurally sound and the wood is in origin...
Pine
$82,456
H 61.23 in W 40.36 in D 18.31 in
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s. T...
Iron
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik and retailed by Otto Dahlin in Stockholm during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with iron details. The gently curved top and legs are in the spirit of Swe...
Iron
Christian IV, Cabinet, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine cabinet designed and produced by manufacturer Christian IV, Denmark, 1960s.
Pine
Danish Designer, Cabinet, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Pine
Rare Two-Sided Pine Cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1950s
By Svensk Fur, Axel Einar Hjorth, Goran Malmvall
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare two-sided cabinet in solid pine, designed by Göran Malmvall and manufactured by Svensk Fur in Sweden during the 1940-1950s. The cabinet features doors opening on both sides, e...
Pine
Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Low drawer from Sweden made during the 1970s. The drawer is made of lacquered solid pine with a two large drawers. The drawer is in good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Pine
Scandinavian Mid-Century Pine Side Table with Two Drawers
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian mid-century pine side table. Unknown manufacturer. Great simple design with two pull out drawers. Beautiful detailing on handles with all original finish.
Pine
Pine Bench by Bernt Petersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Bernt Petersen Danish for Eilersen coffee table / bench in pine with Danish Control sticker on underside.
Pine
Pine Wood Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden, circa 1970s.
Pine
Brutalist Solid Pine Two Tier Coffee Table, Scandinavia, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural Scandinavian coffee table crafted from solid pine in the 1970s, designed in the manner of Rainer Daumiller or Roland Wilhelmsson. The piece features thick rounded tablet...
Pine
