Shops Bengt Nilsson 'The Kiss' Sculpture for Jie Gantofta - 1980s Swedish Modernist Design

Stylish 1980s Swedish pop fashion
sculpture, an abstract modernist
ceramic male & female love
couple named 'The Kiss' created
by Bengt Nilsson for Jie Gantofta
(1942-1992).

In 1980 Bengt Nilsson became,
among other things, a designer
for Jie-Keramik. Unfortunately,
Bengt died tragically in 1985.

The 1980's Art Deco Revival style
epitomised the intense stylization
and reduction of features into
clean lines of which emphasizes
the simple grace of - and beauty
of the form.

dimensions:
H 22.5 x W 19 x D 11 cm
or
H 8.85" x W 7.48" x D 4.3"

material: ceramic
colour: glossy white
weight: 675 grams or 1.48 lbs
year: early 1980's
serie: Trendline
designer: Bengt Nilsson (deceased 1985)
manufacturer: Jie-Keramik, Gantofta, shops Sweden
condition: excellent, no chips or cracks