Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Swedish
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.
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Creator: Uno & Östen Kristiansson
1960s Wall Light Made by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden Design by Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Osten Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1960s
Original 1960s wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Luxus Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, manufactured by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Leather
Teak & Acrylic Wall Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, Set of 4
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Set of wall sconces designed by the Swedish brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the late 1950s / 1960s. The wall l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Cascade Murano & teak pendant by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredible cascade pendant form Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1960s by Uno and Östen Kristiansson consistent of 8 hand blow glass spheres that can either be used as a circular waterfall casca...
Category
1960s Swedish Space Age Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Teak
Pair of Teak & Acrylic Table Lamps by Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of simple table lamps designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the the late 1950s, early 1960s. Made from a tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Set of 8 Luxus ceiling lights by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Uno & Östen Kristiansson chandeliers produced by Luxus. Solid pine, brass and acrylic shades.
Height is adjustable after your preferences.
Please note: Listed price is for one (1) l...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Pine, Acrylic
Raketen Table Lamp by Luxus, Sweden, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rocket shape table lamp model B129 designed by Unö & Östen Kristiansson
for their own company Luxus. Manufactured at Vittsjö in Sweden during the 1960s. The lamp is made from solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
White Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model "Ufo" by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Berlin, DE
White Mid-Century Modern pendant model "Ufo" by Uno and Östen Kristiansson
This elegant Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light was designed by Swedish brothers Uno & Östen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Oak
"Luxus" Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson fot Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Luxus" Table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson fot Luxus
Wear consistent with age and use
Vintage Sweden - 1960s - desk lamp
Measures : Ø : 38cm H:66cm
Materials : Flared opaline ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1970s-1980s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This table lamp was designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in Sweden in the 1960s. We think this specific lamp was made in the late 1970s or early 1980s. It has an oak wooden...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
6x Turqoise Glass Cilinder Pendant Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Sweden 1960
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Den Haag, NL
Turqoise Glass Cilinder pendant lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden 1960's
6 pieces in stock, ask for availability. These are New old stock lam...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp in Brass and Frosted Glass by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Table Lamp in Brass and Frosted Glass by Uno and Östen Kristiansson, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Brass, frosted glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Luxus...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Brass
Teak and Glass Wall Sconces Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
DESIGN:
Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1960s
Description:
This fa...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1970s
Description:
This fantastic table ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960s Teak Table Light by Luxus Vittsjö Sweden Design Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Osten Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1960s
Description:
origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Table Lamps silvered glass by Uno & Osten Kristiansson 1970´S
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Swedish 1970s silver glass Patron lamps for the LUXUS brand, designed by Uno & Osten Kristiansson, in good condition, the lampshades are in black fabric on a Texolux base. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Swedish Midcentury Chandeliers in Acrylic, Pine and Brass by Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare chandeliers by Uno & Osten Kristiansson for Luxus. The chandeliers consist of six acrylic cylinders with two light sources in each cylinder. The cylinders are held by thick arms...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Teak Ceiling Lamp Pendant Light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak ceiling lamp pendant light Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
Object: ceiling lamp
Manufacturer: Luxury
Condition: good
Age: aro...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Opal Glass and Oak Ceiling Lamp by Uno Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Hägersten, SE
Ceiling lamp designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Luxus in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from oak and opal glass. Good vintage condition with light age related wear and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Opal
Swedish Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Berlin, DE
Swedish Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus.
This minimal Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light was designed by Swedish brothers Uno &...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Plastic
60s 70s Lamp Teak Light Wall Lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s lamp teak light wall lamp Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus 60s
Object: wall lamp
Manufacturer: Luxury
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-197...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Swedish Chandelier by Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden.
The chandelier features three large opaline glass shades, separated by an elegant divider in teak, which can be moved to ad...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Teak Table Lamp with Leather Shade by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Teak Table Lamp with Leather Shade by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
Rugged table lamp by Östen & Uno Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden - teak frame with...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ceiling Lamp Teak 8 Arm by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus, Vittsjö, Sweden 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elevate your home’s ambiance with this iconic Mid-Century Modern chandelier crafted by the renowned Swedish brand Luxus Vittsjö. Combining Scandinavian craftsmanship with timeless de...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Prototype Table Lamp for Luxus, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Prototype table lamp for Luxus, 1960s. Really unusual table lamp design by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus in the 60's as ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Oak
Luxus chandelier model 538 by brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Japanese inspired ceiling lamp by Swedish design brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson and manufactured by their own company, Luxus. Acrylic and rosewood. Measure lamp part: 60 cm (width...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Rosewood
Scandinavian Table Lamp by in Oak and Opaline Glass by Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Karlstad, SE
An early table lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus. This lamp features a tripod base in oak with an opaline glass shade on top. Very minimalistic and great craftsmanship which...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass, Oak
1950s Modern Swedish Floor Lamp by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Modern Floor lamp, composed of stained oak and acrylic, designed by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus in the 1950s. The piece was manufactured in Sweden. It measures 52 ...
Category
1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Architectural Swedish Glass Lamp by Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Architectural Swedish Glass Lamp by Luxus
Vintage wear. Some minor loss & aging to the original white finish. Some minor tiny indents on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass
Golden Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1970s
Description:
This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass
Glass Table Light by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light
Producer:
Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden
Design:
Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Origin:
Sweden
Age:
1970s
This fantastic table li...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bulbous glass table lamp of diminutive stature of opaque white glass beneath a white acrylic upper section which acts as both a diffuser for the light source as well as a holder for ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
3x Wandleuchte aus Palisander und Glas von Uno & Östen Kristiansson für Luxus Sv
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Aachen, DE
Um 1955, zylindrischer Glaskörper mattiert 30x10cm, auf Rosenholz-Gestell, eine Fassung E27
Uno & Östen Kristiansson (Designer*in)
Luxus Vittsjö (Hersteller*in)
2 der Leuchten sind...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass, Rosewood
Uno & Östen Kristiansson 2 Teak Sconces for Luxus Sweden 1960
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Paris, FR
Uno & Osten Kristiansson a pair of teak and acrylic sconces wall lights
Luxus. Vittsio. Sweden 1960
Good condition, Electrical function not tested
The designer brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson are known for their lighting and mirrors and were particularly active from 1950 to 1970 in Sweden. They were prolific designers with a clear design aesthetic, easily identifiable as "Scandinavian Modern". Although there is little biographical information about the duo, their work is highly regarded by vintage enthusiasts and is in high demand on the vintage market today.
In 1950, Uno Kristiansson founded his own factory, Luxus, also located in Vittsjö. There he produced indoor and outdoor lamps, furniture and mirrors, designed by the two brothers. Their collections were launched in Sweden and throughout Europe in 1950. In 1968, Luxus introduced a collection of lamps with brightly colored shades that perfectly captured the spirit of the 1960s. They are said to have been designed by the renowned Finnish textile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1960
Category
1960s Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Sconces by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and useful pair of cylindrical wall sconces simply executed in translucent Perspex and lacquered steel.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Uno & Östen Kristiansson Lighting
Materials
Lucite
Uno & Östen Kristiansson lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Uno & Östen Kristiansson lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Uno & Östen Kristiansson lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Uno & Östen Kristiansson were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Rörstrand, Fagerhult, and Anders Pehrson. Prices for Uno & Östen Kristiansson lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $501 and can go as high as $16,496, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,792.
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