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.
Designer: Bengt & Lotta Details: 27×20 cm, Laminated Birch Wood Tray Made in Sweden
Designer: Bengt & Lotta Details: Ø31 cm, 29 height Laminated Birch Wood Tray Made in Sweden
Designer: Bengt & Lotta Details: 38cm Diameter Laminated Birch Wood Tray Made in Sweden
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This stylish candleholder with four candles will adorn your home all year round! A real showstopper piece perfect for Advent, a table centre piec...
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Laminated Birch Wood Cutting Board Reversible pattern 20cm x 40 cm Made in Sweden
Laminated Birch Wood Cutting Board Reversible Cutting Board 20cm x 40 cm Made in Sweden
Bengt & Lotta's designs contain joy and humour with roots in traditional Scandinavian folk art. Their depictions of animals, people and nat...
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Bengt & Lotta design and create wonderful, sculptural pieces inspired by family, nature and Scandinavian folklore. Many Swedes consider that i...
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Laminated Birch Wood Cutting Board Reversible pattern 20cm x 40 cm Made in Sweden
Cookies Tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta and has a fun pattern of traditional Swedish cakes and cookies Details: 27×20 cm, Laminated Birch Woo...
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Cookies two level cake tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta and has a fun pattern of traditional Swedish cakes and cookies Details: Ø31 cm, 29 h...
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Cookies Tray is designed by Bengt & Lotta and has a fun pattern of traditional Swedish cakes and cookies.. Details: 38cm Diameter Laminated Bi...
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Brand: Bengt & Lotta Designer: Bengt Lindberg and Lotta Glave Details: Height 80mm, Width: 105mm, Mild Steel Includes: 2 x Ø 12mm Liljeholmens...
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An elegant candlestick in Black painted wood from the studio of Bengt & Lotta. Perfect on its own or mix it up with others in Bengt & Lott...
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An elegant candlestick in Black painted wood from the studio of Bengt & Lotta. Perfect on its own or mix it up with others in Bengt & Lotta...
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An elegant candlestick in Oiled Walnut from the studio of Bengt & Lotta. Perfect on it's own or mix it up with others in Bengt & Lotta's r...
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An elegant candlestick in gloss red painted wood from the studio of Bengt & Lotta. Perfect on its own or mix it up with others in Bengt & L...
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An elegant candlestick in White painted wood from the studio of Bengt & Lotta. Perfect on its own or mix it up with others in Bengt & Lott...
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Not just for lovers of 'Strictly' this beautiful candleholder will make a wonderful gift for any elegant couple. h29.5 x 16cm, mild steel Made in S...
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Designer: Bengt Lindberg and Lotta Glave Details: Height 200mm, Width 150mm, Mild Steel Bengt & Lotta's delightful take on the Brothers Grimm F...
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Designer: Bengt Lindberg and Lotta Glave Details: Height 130mm, Width: 80mm, Mild Steel Includes: 2 x Ø 12mm Liljeholmens of Sweden Kronljus Ca...
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Designs from Bengt & Lotta always draw on Scandinavian folklore. This magnificent Dotbird would make a great wedding present or is simply a l...
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