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Bengt & Lotta

Bengt & Lotta

Bengt Lindberg and Lotta Glave were a couple already at university, studying graphic art and illustration. After graduating, Lotta got a job at one of Sweden’s main newspapers, Dagens Nyheter and Bengt at an ad agency that turned out to be a pretty boring job. Neither of them could resist the flow of creative ideas that kept coming. For Bengt, it all started with a cow, which became a cast iron candleholder. The cow was soon accompanied by a sheep, a horse and an elk, all produced in Småland, Bengt’s home county. Bengt made sure to launch them in all the right stores and as for the elk, it coincided with the enormous interest in elks from German tourists who would even steal the road signs of elks when visiting Sweden! The four classics are still in production and have spread all over the globe, from Sweden and Germany to the US and Japan. But it didn’t stop there; the animals soon also populated printed fabrics, blankets and notebooks.

No doubt the couple’s backgrounds have inspired their never-ending creativity. Bengt was born in Värnamo, in Sweden but his grandparents had a farm in Skåne, filled with objects of art, handicrafts and nick-nacks.
- I have always loved old things, says Bengt, especially the slightly naïve, clumsy folk art stuff. When things are too perfect they also get to be boring.

Lotta Glave, who stems from Malmö believes a lot of her inspiration comes from her Austrian grandmother who worked as an illustrator and bookbinder. Their home was always filled with fun, homemade creations like fantastic doll’s houses made out of lacquered paper! I love stuff that is fun, different and makes you happy, says Lotta who got drawn into the family business when Bengt asked her to draw an angel. Like Bengt’s animals, Lotta’s angel has spread from candleholders and Christmas tree decorations to necklaces and fabrics. Nowadays, Lotta designs most of the patterns; designs that are appreciated all over the world, not least in Japan and the U.K.

Today, the couples creations are represented at Nordiska Muséet in Stockholm, Kulturen in Lund and at Växjö Glass Museum. And if you visit their little store in Stockholm you will find them surrounded by hundreds of other items; trays, lamps, furniture, porcelain, serviettes – as well as thousands of ideas that haven’t materialised – yet.

  • Bengt & Lotta

    Man Candle Holder

    £82.00

    Who knew a candle holder could be so... stoic? This engaging 'Man' Candle Holder, from the imaginative Swedish duo Bengt & Lotta, is a sculptur...

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    £82.00
  • Moose Small Candle Holder - Northlight Homestore
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    Moose Small Candle Holder

    £22.50

    Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural candleholders inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. This Moose candle ho...

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    £22.50
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    Mother Candle Holder

    £69.95

    Introducing the delightful Mother candle holder from the creative designers Bengt & Lotta, specifically crafted to celebrate new mothers and th...

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    £69.95
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    Mushroom Small Tray

    £24.95

      Details: 27×20 cm, Laminated Birch Wood Tray Made in Sweden  

    £24.95
  • Bengt & Lotta

    Mushroom Ø31cm Round Tray

    £35.00

    Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Made from Birchwood Size: 31...

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    £35.00
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    Owl Candle Holder

    £60.00

    Designer: Bengt Lindberg and Lotta Glave Details: Height 180mm, Width: 145mm, Mild Steel Part of their animals of the forest range. Bengt & Lo...

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    £60.00
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    Party Cocktail Tray

    £25.00
    £12.50

    Designer: Bengt & Lotta Details: 43cm x 22cm Laminated Birch Wood Tray Made in Sweden

    £25.00
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    Peace Black Candle Holder

    £115.00

    A wonderful candleholder from the creative minds of Bengt & Lotta depicting a dove with olive branch.  Comes packaged in a branded Bengt & ...

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    £115.00
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    Pear Two Level Cake Tray

    £90.00

    Pear two level cake tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta  and has a beautiful pattern of birds nestled in a pear tree Details:  Ø31 cm, 29 height ...

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    £90.00
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    Pear Ø38cm Round Tray

    £39.50

    Pear tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta  and has a beautiful pattern of birds nestled in a pear tree Brand: Klippan Designer: Bengt & Lotta ...

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    Pine cone Candle Holder

    £150.00

    This stylish candleholder featuring pine cones and love birds has four candle holders. Use at Advent or adorn your home all year round! A real sho...

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    £150.00
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    Reindeer Ø38cm Round Tray

    £39.50
    £20.00

    Designer: Bengt & Lotta Details: 38cm Diameter Laminated Birch Wood Tray Made in Sweden  

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    Sheep 30 Years Small Tray

    £24.95

    It's now 30 years since Bengt Lindberg designed his first sheep. In celebration the design has been updated in new colours. Details: 27×20 cm, Lami...

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  • Sheep Black Hanger - Northlight Homestore
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    Sheep Black Hanger

    £22.99

    Bengt & Lotta's delightful sheep hanger is perfect for hanging tea towels in the kitchen, hand towels in the loo or school bags in kid's rooms...

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    £22.99