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.
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15” H x 10” W x 12.25” D Back Plate ...
Fabric, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and fabric wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 8"W x 10"D Bulb Specifi...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25 ” H x 10” W x 12.125“D Back P...
Fabric, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno Kristiansson
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H ...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.5” H x 10.25” W x 12.2“ D Back Pl...
Fabric, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white fabric wall light designed by Uno and Östen Kristiansson and produced by Luxus, Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14” H x 8” W x 11“ D Back Plate Dime...
Fabric, Pine
Frits Lindgren, Swedish Modern, Wall Sconce, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Frits Lindgren, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Light or Sconce, Pine, Sweden, 1960s An interesting Scandinavian turned pine wall sconce designed and produced by Frits Lindgre...
Plastic, Pine
Swedish Modern, Wall Sconce, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Light or Sconce, Pine, Sweden, 1960s An interesting Scandinavian turned pine wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the late 20th centu...
Plastic, Pine
Scandinavian Modern, Wall Sconce, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Pine, Wall Light or Sconce, Sweden, 1970s An interesting Scandinavian pine wall sconce designed and produced in Sweden in the late 20th century. Thi...
Fabric, Pine
Magnafon Belysning APS, Danish Modern, Wall Sconce, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnafon Belysning APS, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Wall Sconce, Pine, Denmark, 1960s An interesting Scandinavian turned pine wall sconce designed and produced in Denmark in the late...
Plastic, Pine
Uno Kristiansson, Sconces / Wall Lights, Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen 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
Solbackens Svarveri, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Solbackens Svarveri, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s Pair of carved and stained pine wall sconces designed and produced by Solbackens Svarveri i...
Pine
