Candleholder
White Weasel
A white weasel figure rises through bright stacked glass to hold a candle.
- Size
- 46 × 11.5 cm
- Materials
- Glass and porcelain
On view at Kobbel Kunstbyrå, Kristiansand.
Based in Kristiansand, Norway
Assemblage functional art
Sustainably sourced, creatively revived.
Found objects, vintage glass, porcelain and ceramics come together in one-of-a-kind functional artworks. A figure or a specific object always sets the direction, shaping the final candleholder, vase or table piece. Custom pieces can be tailored to a particular interior.
Kirsti Smith is a multidisciplinary Norwegian artist whose work has been exhibited in the UK, the US and Canada. She also owned and operated a gallery in Canada.
KIIS Design · works
The collection
Made in Kristiansand, Norway, from found and vintage materials, each work is one of a kind. Sold works are marked. For prices, contact Kirsti.
Candleholder
White Lady
A white stone figure supports a landscape-decorated candle cup above an ornate ivory candlestick.
- Size
- 48 × 10 cm
- Materials
- Stone, porcelain, ceramics and metal
Candleholder
White Boy with Blue and Yellow
A white porcelain boy is set among blue and white found ceramics in a one-of-a-kind candleholder.
- Size
- 47 × 13.5 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramics and metal
Candleholder
Girl on Teapot
Balancing on Delft porcelain.
- Size
- 47 × 16 cm
- Materials
- Delft porcelain, glass and ceramics
Candleholder
Blue Cat
A white cat sits between a cobalt glass finial and blue-and-white porcelain elements.
- Size
- 44.5 × 15 cm
- Materials
- Glass, porcelain and metal
Candleholder
Blue and White Figure
SOLD
A blue-and-white porcelain figure stands above a boldly painted blue and white base.
Candleholder
Light thru Blue and Yellow
Vintage crystal and glass catch the light around a blue centre and yellow accents.
- Size
- 32 × 17 cm
- Materials
- Vintage crystal and glass
Candleholder
Cobalt and Crystal
Clear cut glass and cobalt-blue elements surround gold-painted pebbles.
- Size
- 30 × 14.5 cm
- Materials
- Cut crystal, cobalt-blue glass and painted pebbles
Candleholder
Blue Man
A blue porcelain man stands among collected blue and white ceramics.
- Size
- 80 × 20 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramic, painted glass and coloured glass
Candleholder
Little Blue Boy Scholar
A little porcelain scholar reads beneath a black candleholder, balanced over a vertical stack of blue and white ceramics.
- Size
- 45 × 10 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramic, found objects and metal holder
Candleholder
Delft Blue boy with Hen and Eggs
Assemblage functional candleholder, porcelain figure with found objects inc. Delft porcelain.
- Size
- 35 × 9.5 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, glass and ceramics
On view at Kobbel Kunstbyrå, Kristiansand.
Candleholder
White Boy in Green
A small porcelain figure anchors a fresh composition of green, yellow and softly coloured vessels.
- Size
- 41.5 × 24 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramic, painted glass and coloured glass
Vase
Green Vase with Stacked Painted Rocks
A stack of painted rocks sits beneath clear glass. The work can be used as a vase or candleholder.
- Size
- 38 × 19.5 cm
- Materials
- Clear and coloured glass, painted rocks and found objects
Vase / flowerpot
Flowerpot / Vase
Vintage and pressed glass are layered with clear, pink and gold details.
- Size
- 26 × 20 cm
- Materials
- Vintage and pressed glass
Candleholder
Chinese Fisherman
A seated porcelain fisherman with a small basket anchors a colourful assemblage of found objects.
- Size
- 46 × 13 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramic, coloured glass and found objects
Candleholder
Old Man with Basket
A porcelain old man holding a basket stands above a colourful assemblage of found objects.
- Size
- 46.5 × 13 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramic, coloured glass and found objects
Candleholder
Lady of the House
A porcelain woman stands within a colourful candleholder assemblage.
- Size
- 41 × 13 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, glass and ceramics
Candleholder
Neptune’s Treasures
Beach finds, shells and broken porcelain gathered beneath clear glass in a one-of-a-kind candleholder.
- Size
- 26 × 20 cm
- Materials
- Glass, beach glass, shells, broken porcelain and Neptune ball
Candleholder
Corals
Three pieces of coral, washed ashore and gathered within vintage glass.
- Size
- 33.5 × 16 cm
Candleholder
Lobster Claw
A real lobster claw is displayed within vintage glass, above a vivid orange base.
- Size
- 38 × 11 cm
- Materials
- Real lobster claw and glass
Candleholder
Cat under Glass
SOLD
A porcelain cat sits within a clear glass assemblage.
- Size
- 39 × 15.5 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, painted glass and glass
Candleholder
Hidden Treasure
Painted rocks in pink, blue and green are gathered inside clear glass to form a candleholder.
- Size
- 34 × 9 cm
- Materials
- Glass, painted rocks and found objects
On view at Kobbel Kunstbyrå, Kristiansand.
Candleholder
Pink with Hidden Treasure
A one-of-a-kind candleholder assembled from pink and lilac glass with a small treasure held beneath clear glass.
- Materials
- Glass, crystal and pearl
Candleholder
Purple Cherub
Assemblage candleholder with a concrete cherub and pink and purple glass.
- Size
- 42 × 12 cm
- Materials
- Glass, ceramics, porcelain and metal
Candleholder
Pink Crown of Fire
A carved stone figure supports a pink and floral glass assemblage beneath four candles.
- Size
- 38 × 14 cm
- Materials
- Carved stone, porcelain, glass and metal
Table piece
Pink Glass Fruit Bowl
Pressed and coloured glass become a raised bowl for fruit.
- Size
- 26 × 26 cm
- Materials
- Pressed, clear and coloured glass
Table piece
Blue Glass Bowl
A raised sculptural bowl assembled from clear cut glass and blue glass.
- Size
- 24 × 20 cm
- Materials
- Cut glass and blue glass
Candleholder
Pantomime
A porcelain performer appears inside a clear glass assemblage with pale lilac details.
- Size
- Dimensions on request
- Materials
- Crystal, coloured, pressed and painted glass, with gold-painted inclusions
Candleholder
Red and Green Rocks under Glass
Red and green painted rocks sit beneath clear glass on a black base, forming a candleholder.
- Size
- 36 × 12 cm
- Materials
- Glass, painted rocks and found objects
Vase
Wolf
A small dark wolf sits inside a clear glass vase with cool blue-grey detail.
- Size
- 30 × 16.5 cm
- Materials
- Clear and coloured glass, ceramic and found miniature
Candleholder
Black Boy with Drum
A seated figure and drum balance above floral ceramic and coloured glass.
- Size
- 39.5 × 14 cm
- Materials
- Ceramic, porcelain, coloured and painted glass
Candleholder
Cat in the Lap
A porcelain girl in a blue dress sits with a cat in her lap above a vivid stack of floral and fruit-patterned ceramics.
- Size
- 53 × 12.5 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain and painted ceramics
Candleholder
Guitarist
A guitar-playing figure rises above a colourful stack of blue, green and pink ceramics.
- Size
- 47 × 11 cm
- Materials
- Porcelain, ceramics and metal
Vase
Gorilla
SOLD
A gorilla sits within a glass vase, shown with flowers.
- Size
- 34 × 17 cm
- Materials
- Crystal, glass, painted glass and found objects
Candleholder
Beetle
A red-and-black ladybird beetle sits at the centre of this one-of-a-kind candleholder.
- Size
- 44 × 14 cm
- Materials
- Painted wood carving, ceramics, glass and metal
Candleholder
Blue Fly with Frog
A bright blue sculptural candleholder with a fly and frog shown in a room setting.
- Size
- 65 × 32 cm
- Materials
- Ceramics, mosaic, stone, glass and toy
Candleholder
Rooster
A brightly coloured rooster stands at the centre of a vivid stack of ceramics.
- Size
- 66 × 20 cm
- Materials
- Painted wood, porcelain, ceramic, painted glass and metal
Enquiries
Interested in a piece?
Ask Kirsti about availability, pricing, dimensions or international shipping.
Kirsti Smith
KIIS Design
Kristiansand, Norway
ingerkirsti@gmail.com
+47 922 98 960