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.
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lamps in Pine, Textile Shades, Signed, 70s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
This elegant pair of wall-mounted lamps captures the essence of Scandinavian mid-century design. Crafted in solid pine, the lamps feature finely turned wooden bases with sculptural o...
Pine
Pair of Swedish Scandinavian Turned Pine Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A decorative pair of Scandinavian table lamps in solid pine, produced in Sweden during the 1970s. The bases feature a sculptural turned design composed of stacked rounded forms, crea...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern, "Grevie" Table Lamp Lars Bessfelt for Ateljé Lyktan, 1980´s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A pair of Scandinavian Modern “Grevie” table lamps designed by Lars Bessfelt for Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1980s. The lamps feature a warm beech wood base combined with an elegant curv...
Chrome
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta, Sweden, 70s
By Ove Sandeberg, Kosta Boda
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Pair of Crystal Table Lamps by Ove Sandberg for Kosta Boda, Sweden, Late 20th Century Elegant and timeless pair of crystal table lamps designed by Ove Sandberg for Kosta Boda, one o...
Blown Glass
Markslöjd Sculptural Pine Table Lamp, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A sculptural Swedish table lamp produced by Markslöjd in the 1980s, exemplifying the warmth and material honesty characteristic of late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Crafted in s...
Linen, Pine
Mid Century Turned Pine Wood Candle Holders, Sweden, Circa 1960, Pair
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A charming pair of Scandinavian Modern turned pine candle holders, Sweden, 1960s. Beautifully handcrafted in solid pine with elegant turned forms and warm natural grain. The sculptu...
Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Sconces / Wall Lights, Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large wall lights designed by Uno Kristiansson circa 1966 and made by Luxus. The main body of the design is turned pine wood. White acrylic diffuses sit atop the lamps and ...
Fabric, Plastic, Pine
A pair of Wall lamps Luxus Uno & Östen Kristiansson Markaryd Sweden pine 60s
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of wall lamps is designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Circa 60s and made by Luxus. The body of this lamps is from stained & pinewood which is very rare and good wood. This is...
Pine
Pair of Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamps in Pine by Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Set of two large table lamps by Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. The lamps consist of a base of turned pine, that have aged beautifully. The lamps come with new high-q...
Pine
Pair of Solbacken Svarveri Pine Wall Lamps Sweden, 1970's
By Solbackens Svarveri
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming pair of Swedish wall lamps by Solbacken Svarveri, crafted in solid pine with original textured off-white fabric/plastic shades. These pieces beautifully showcase the Scandin...
Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (In...
Fabric, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine, acrylic and cream fabric wall lights designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): ” H x ” W x “ D Ba...
Fabric, Pine
