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Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, circa 1960s. H-136cm. Existing European
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, in a rare, luxurious design. Beautiful brass frame with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
H 54.73 in Dm 35.04 in
Pair of Brass and Glass Chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of striking chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Brass frames, each with six arms suspending
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wall Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing wall chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, made in brass with opaline glass shades. Slender
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

20th Century Pair of Scandinavian Chandeliers by Hans Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in LEGNY, FR
20th century pair of Scandinavian chandeliers by Hans Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ten lights chandelier designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden. Existing wiring, rewiring
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Swden Frame in nickel plated metal, light arms finished
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Sonata Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Chandelier is fully restored and with new
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Patricia chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kinkeldey, Kaiser Leuchten, Gaetano Sciolari, Palwa
Located in München, DE
. Manufacturer: Markaryd AB Ellysett Design: Hans Agne Jakobsson Model: Patricia Condition: Very good vintage
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of midcentury chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of chandeliers designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Each chandelier has 9 light smoked glass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Patricia T372/6 Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
T372 / 6 Patricia chandelier was designed in the 1960s by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and then edited by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Oversized Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, circa 1960s. Newly rewired
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Tall Swedish 1960s chandelier by designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Ten light, brass and glass. Five
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Swedish Brass Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Jo Hammerborg, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Lyfa, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Agne Jakobsson Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear consistent with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Sputnik 'Tulipan' Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
finals. Manufactured by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden in the 1950s Design: Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Model
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Midcentury "Patricia" Chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of chandeliers in brass and white glass designed by Hans-Agne Jacobsen and made by AB Markaryd
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Patricia" chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson Swedish Scandinavian blue chrome
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian chandelier by Swedish designer Hans Agne Jakobsson from the 1960s, "Patricia" model
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Sophisticated Midcentury Modernist Twelve-Arm Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Active between 1950 and roughly 1970, often considered the "golden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1970 Sweden Markaryd 'Dome' Cascade Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
. Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) for AB Markaryd, Sweden in the 1970s. Colors: brown, golden
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Brass and Glass Five Lights Chandeliers by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of chandeliers by one of Scandinavian Modern most notorious designer, Hans Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist 8-Globe Polished Brass Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Polished Brass is by the esteemed designer Hans Agne Jakobsson originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. Features
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
E14. Labeled Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Swedish Special Edition Patricia T372/12 Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson 1950s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fabulous and stunning special edition Patricia Chandelier model T372/12 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Smoked Glass 6-Arm Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modernist chandelier was designed by the esteemed Hans Agne Jakobsson in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

One Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
One Superb chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson. Six arms, original smoke glass shades. In working
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Chandelier with Five Globes
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Large brass chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Frame made of brass. Five arms with round glass
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Polished Brass Flush Mount Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
realized by the esteemed lighting designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden, circa 1970. It features a
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Rare Chandeliers "Selectra" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd in white and black painted metal, and
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Arnold Wiig Fabrikker
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare chandeliers by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, manufactured by Arnold Wiig Fabrikker, Norway. These
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Chandelier with Hand Blown Smoked Glass by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful Classic brass chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Five-arm
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson T526 Pendant for AB Markaryd, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Renens, CH
Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, featuring six arms with brass finishing. Produced by AB Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and opaline glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, 1960s
H 21.66 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, model T 746/8, brass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier in Brass
H 45.28 in W 73.23 in D 18.51 in
Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early seven-armed chandelier in brass and opaline glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Teak Pendant Chandeliers
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Elegant circular pendant chandeliers in teak wood and (5) acrylic shades by Hans Arne Jakobsson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Acrylic, Teak

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden. Measures: Shade high 13.75" Original
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden. Existing European wiring we do not guaranty
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ab in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Five Globe Pastoral Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson five globe pastoral chandelier, model T 384/5 Brass and glass by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
This is one of the most beautiful and rare lamps I've ever seen. Made by worldfamous Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model 769/4
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Chandelier by the Swedish lighting design master Hans Agne Jakobsson, this chandelier model 769/4
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model 769/4
Hans Agne Jakobsson Chandelier Model 769/4
H 64.18 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Hans Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Copper, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A three-armed copper chandelier designed and produced by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp T372/12 Patricia by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamp model T372/12 Patricia designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier "Selectra" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare chandelier "Selectra" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s. Beautiful chandelier in white and black
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Chandelier in Brass and Glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare midcentury chandelier in brass and frosted opaline glass, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1950s
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Copper Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A copper and glass pendant designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden Existing wiring, rewiring
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Copper Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Copper Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
H 15.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Kiel, SH
Very rare Pendant lamp attributed to Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd 4 Shades in different sizes
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

"Royal" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Glass globe pendant light with brass top "Royal" by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s. Set of 30
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model G769/4 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model G769/4 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large pendant by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, Circa 1960th. Polished brass shade with single
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model TN 42/M by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model TN 42/M designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T-348/6 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model T-348/6 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier with Glass Spheres
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, chandelier, brass, glass, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, c
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Chandelier By Hans Agne Jakobsson For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chandelier by hans agne jakobsson you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every chandelier by hans agne jakobsson was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chandelier by hans agne jakobsson, we have 1162 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chandelier by hans agne jakobsson, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chandelier by hans agne jakobsson bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chandelier by hans agne jakobsson over the years, but those crafted by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd and Ellysett are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a chandelier by hans agne jakobsson at 1stDibs is $2,973, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $700,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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