Triple Light Chandelier by Uno and Osten Kristiansson for Luxus, 1960s

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We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1960 uno and osten kristiansson for luxus triple ceiling … Read more We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1960 uno and osten kristiansson for luxus triple ceiling light chandelier a very good looking well made and decorative mid-century modern light. This piece is just about as cool as they come and would look amazing in any setting it has been fully rewired and is safe and ready to go dimensions: height 95 cm width 43 cm depth 43 cm please note all measurements are taken at the widest point swedish lighting and furniture manufacturer luxus was founded by uno kristiansson circa 1950 in the city of vittsjö. Renaming and running his father’s production company vittsjö möbelfabrik ab from 1966, it is believed that uno’s brother östen soon merged the two companies, when it became simply luxus. In 1968, luxus presented a collection of lamps with brightly colored textile shades, which according to some sources were designed by renowned finnish textile artist marjatta metsovaara (1927-2014). Most of luxus’s products, however, were designed in-house by uno and östen. Like many of their scandinavian contemporaries, the kristiansson brothers favored teak but did not shy from using glass, leather, plastic, and acrylic. Standouts designs from the brothers include the acrylic plafo ceiling lamp (1950s), the opaline glass ufo lamp (1950s)—which was made from acrylic in the 1960s—the model 204 hunting chair (1954), and a series of minimalist mirrors from the 1960s that reflect the style of jacques adnet’s circulaire mirror (1950) originally produced by hermès. From the 1970s, luxus focused on the creation of lighting for public spaces, once again featuring models made from acrylic with contrasting minimalist wood details. Many online sources list the arkitektura lamp, candus lamp, skulptura lamp, discus lamp, pinus lamp, and rustikus lamp (all 1970s) as part of the luxus repertoire, yet there are few concrete examples available from this collection östen died in 2003 and is survived by his older brother. Today, their designs are appreciated by vintage enthusiasts and design lovers in search of mid-century modern design. Condition please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less