Chandelier by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s

Large chandelier designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own company Luxus in Sweden during the 1960s. Solid oak structure with large acrylic diffusers. Adjustable height according to preference. 8 lampshades. Height of the shades: 20 cm. Very good vintage condition in working order. 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 many designers of the era, the Kristianssons favoured traditional teak wood but also used more forward-looking materials such as glass, acrylic, leather and plastic. While their work reflected the organic forms and craftsmanship typical of many Scandinavian modern designers, the brothers created minimalist oak mirrors and shapely pine wall lights — often featuring rattan — that set them apart from other artisans in their field.