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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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
Mirror with teak wood frame, Italian manufacture, 1960s.
By Poggi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Mirror with teak wood frame, Italian manufacture, 1960s. An elegant teak wood frame outlines a strictly rectangular mirror. This piece reflects the essential style of the 1960s, a t...
Mirror, Teak
Large brass wall mirror, Italian manufacture, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant and generously sized brass-framed wall mirror with beveled glass, rectangular shape with rounded corners, Italian manufacture, 1950s. This large wall mirror, with its gra...
Brass
A mid-century Italian brass mirror in the style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The mirror - a captivating object, a symbol of vanity, and a decorative element that brings character to any space. We present an exquisite Italian mirror from the 1960s, distinguis...
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani. This impressive full-length mirror is c...
Brass
Italian Brass-Framed Wall Mirror with Soft Rectangular Form, Early 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This wall mirror is characterised by a softly contoured rectangular outline, gently tapered and rounded at the corners, which gives the piece a fluid and understated presence. Its pr...
Brass
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
UNO & ÖSTEN KRISTIANSSON 41" Teak Wall Mirror for Luxus, 1960s, Sweden
By Uno Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful large mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik from the 1960s, Sweden. Massive teak wood frame with the genuine mirror with some oxidation ...
Mirror, Teak
Mirror with Solid Teak Frame by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This mirror, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, during the 1950s, is a beautiful example of Scandinavian modern design. The frame is craf...
Glass, Teak
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
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
Elegant Teak Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in München, BY
Elegant, large and adjustable Mid Century Modern table mirror / vanity mirror with teak wood frame. Designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Manufactured by Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden in 19...
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