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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

    Sitting Cat Yellow Ø31cm Round Tray

    £35.00

    Bengt& Lotta's lovely black cat  Designer: Bengt & Lotta Details: 31cm Diameter Laminated Birch Wood Tray  

    £35.00
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    Ski Black Candle Holder

    £77.00

    Ready to bring some Nordic charm (and a cosy glow) into your home? Our delightful 'Ski' Candle Holder, from the imaginative minds of Bengt & Lo...

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    £77.00
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    Ski Black Napkin Holder

    £36.00

    Stop leaving your napkins in a messy pile—give them a thrilling winter adventure!  Our 'Ski' napkin holder is another delightful creation from the ...

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    £36.00
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    Ski White Napkin Holder

    £36.00

    Stop leaving your napkins in a messy pile—give them a thrilling winter adventure!  Our 'Ski' napkin holder is another delightful creation from the ...

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    £36.00
  • Bengt & Lotta

    Small White Oval Lampshade

    £48.00

      Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural Lamps inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore.  Their linen lampshades are...

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    £48.00
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    Squares Black Candle Holder

    £125.00

      This lovely candleholder from the creative minds of Bengt & Lotta has a 1950's vibe A great present for fans of mid century design.  Comes pa...

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    £125.00
  • Bengt & Lotta

    Squirrel Candle Holder

    £60.00

     From Bengt & Lotta Part of their animals of the forest range h18 x 15cm, Lacquered black iron.

    £60.00
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    Summer Two Level Cake Tray

    £90.00

    Summer two level cake tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta  and has a glorious pattern of traditional flowers in a Swedish garden Details:  Ø31 cm...

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    £90.00
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    Summer Ø38cm Round Tray

    £39.50

    Summer tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta and has a glorious pattern of traditional flowers in a Swedish garden Details: 38cm Diameter Laminated...

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    £39.50
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    Swan White Napkin Holder

    £20.00

    Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Perfect for storing napkins...

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    £20.00
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    The Cat and the Tree Black Candle Holder

    £89.00

    Made From: Mild Steel Made in: Sweden Comes packaged in a branded Bengt & Lotta box. Size:  h25, w17 cm, Mild Steel  

    £89.00
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    The Horse Black Hanger

    £19.50

      Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural candleholders inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. This delightful han...

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    £19.50
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    The Horse Napkin Holder

    £36.00

      Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Perfect for storing napkin...

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    £36.00
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    The Horse Small Tray

    £24.95

    Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Details: 27×20 cm, Laminated...

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    £24.95
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    The Horse Trivet

    £32.00

    Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Size:   17.8 x 17.8cm  Made ...

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    £32.00
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    The Horse Ø31cm Round Tray

    £35.00

    Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Designer: Bengt & Lotta ...

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    £35.00
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    The Kiss Large Candle Holder

    £115.00

    The Kiss is a stunning black steel candle holder that beautifully captures a loving couple embracing in a kiss. This sculptural piece serves both ...

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    £115.00