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.
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Scandinavian Teak Frame Mirror Model 402 By Östen Kristiannson
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak organic shaped frame with a mirror. Designed in Sweden by Östen Kristiansson in the 1960s.
Mirror, Teak
Rare Mirror with Mahogany Frame by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, 1950s
By Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare mirror, designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden, during the 1950s, is a striking example of Scandinavian modern design. The frame ...
Glass, Mahogany
Mirror in Rosewood and Leather by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
By AB Markaryd, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood and leather round wall mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster.
Leather, Mirror, Rosewood
Scandinavian Midcentury Teak Wall Mirror 402 Östen Kristiansson Luxus 1950
By Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Mirror "402" with organically shaped teak frame. Amazing details and craftsmanship! Designed by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö Möbelfabrik, 1950s. Label mark on the back. The...
Teak
Midcentury Teak Mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas Mäster
By Östen Kristiansson, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful and seldom seen teak mirror by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Glas mäster of Sweden. Featuring leather inset trim an...
Leather, Wood, Teak
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in Dm 17.3 in
Uno and Osten Kristiansson Round Teak Mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno and Osten Kristiansson round teak mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s This vintage teak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish d...
Mirror, Teak
$2,800
H 1.97 in Dm 20.48 in
Teak and Leather Uno & Östen Kristiansson Swedish Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Roma, IT
Swedish mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in teak with a leather hanging strap. The frame circulates the glass and is made out of different pieces of wood which were i...
Leather, Mirror, Teak
$805
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
Scandinavian Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage mirror in teak designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced by Odder in Denmark, 1960s.
Mirror, Teak
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 37.8 in
Rare mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely round mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1960s. This large mirror has a solid pine wooden frame with decorative integrated wooden nails. ...
Pine
$2,699
H 3.5 in Dm 22 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Walnut mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Round Walnut mirror by Luxus, Vittsjö. Sweden, 1960s This stunning vintage round Eurpean Walnut mirror is exquisitely fr...
Mirror, Walnut
$2,800
H 39.5 in W 17.7 in D 4.1 in
Midcentury 1950s Östen Kristiansson Teak Wall Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity / make up hallway mirror for wall mounting, 1950s. If you are looking for a rare, highly stylish, timeless, beautifu...
Mirror, Teak, Glass
$2,508
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in
Östen Kristiansson Teak Mirror with Shelf by Luxus Vittsjö, 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This 1950s Swedish wall mirror is a unique and beautiful example of Scandinavian design. Designed by Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by Vittsjö Möbel (Luxus), this mirror showcas...
Mirror, Teak
$940Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Uno and Osten Kristiansson Stained Pine Mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Uno and Osten Kristiansson stained pine mirror by Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1960s This vintage oak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish d...
Leather, Pine
Round Mirror in Rosewood by Uno & ÖSten Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in rosewood with leather strap. The mirror is in excellent condition with superb craftsmanship.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,166Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
Swedish Midcentury Oak Round wall Mirror Uno & Osten Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Uccle, BE
Uno and Osten Kristiansson round oak mirror by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s. This vintage oak mirror is designed by renowned midcentury Swedish designers Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1960s. It is truly an exquisite and sought after piece. Uno was born in 1925, and Östen two years later in 1927. Little is known about their formative years, but it can be surmised that they spent their early years in southern Sweden, learning the furniture trade from their father who ran his own furniture business, Vittsjö Furniture (established in 1919), named after the Swedish village in which it was located. In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own manufacturing company, Luxus, which was also situated in Vittsjö. He produced a range of products, including home and interior lamps, furniture and mirrors, that were designed by the two brothers. In the 1950s, the collections were launched nationally in Sweden, and internationally across Europe. In 1968, Luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile...
Leather, Oak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Mirror in Rosewood by Luxus in Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare mirror in rosewood designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Rosewood
Scandinavian vintage teak mirror, 1950s
By AB Nybrofabriken 1
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian mirror from the 1950s with teak frame, manufactured by AB Nybrofabriken, Fröseke, Sweden. Clean lines and refined finishes. Balanced proportions and fine materials char...
Glass, Teak
Model 424 oak mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden 1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson
Located in ECHT, NL
Rare model 424 wall mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1960s. The frame is made from oak with sawtooth connections. Between the frame and the mirror a leather rin...
Leather, Mirror, Oak
Round Teak Mirror by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Round mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1950's, Sweden Design featured teak with a leather hanging strap. The frame circulates the glass and is made hand-crafted. This m...
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Oak wall mirrors designed by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1950s
By Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare pair of wall mirrors designed by Östen Kristiansson for his own firm Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in solid oak in asymmetrical shape.
Mirror, Oak
Oregon Pine Mirror by Luxus, Sweden
By Vittsjö, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare model of wall mirror by Unö & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus, Vittsjö in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from Oregon Pine with crystal glass mirror. Stamped in...
Mirror, Pine
Swedish Modern Teak Wall Mirror by Luxus, 1950s
By Östen Kristiansson, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare and beautiful model of wall mirror designed by Unö & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Vittsjö in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from solid teak frame with crystal glass. Leather wa...
Mirror, Teak
Pine Wall Mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Uno Kristiansson, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Round wall mirror by Uno and Östen Kristiansson. Smooth, streamlined pine frame with beautiful woodgrain. Leather strap suspension.
Mirror, Pine
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Wall Mirror by U. & O. Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Östen Kristiansson
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian modern circular rosewood wall mirror in excellent craftmanship with leather strap designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden.
Leather, Mirror, Rosewood