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Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Highland, IN
, this Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp offers both direct and ambient light. Lamp: 11"h X 19"w X 19"d
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lamp
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lamp
H 11 in W 19 in D 19 in
Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lamp in Brushed Aluminum from the 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp from the 1960s in brushed aluminum. The lamp has been
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON - pendant lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forest, BE
The wooden pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Ellyset Markaryd, Sweden in the 1960s is a
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON - pendant lamp
HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON - pendant lamp
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp model T883, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
Elegant pendant lamp model T883 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Crafted from brass, it features three lamp
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson pendant lamps a pair (2 pcs)
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vantaa, FI
Beautiful Hans Anne Jakobsson design, 1960s pair of brass pendant lamps, two pieces, all glass
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lamp Model T-603, 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960, with five tiers of yellow
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Pendant Lamp for Markaryd, Scandinavian Design, 1960's
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hans Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp for AB Markaryd; Sweden; Mid-Century Modern; 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Brass Pendant Lamp for Markaryd, Scandinavian Design, 1960's
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hans Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp for Markaryd; Sweden; Mid-Century Modern; 1960's Scandinavian
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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

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

Brass Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning pendant in brass designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Glass Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking ceiling lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson with three cylindrical glass shades suspended from a
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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
Located in Hammarö, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ceiling lamp, "Estrella T/581", Markaryd 1960s-70s For a bright spot, brass
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp
H 41.34 in Dm 13.78 in
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

Materials

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

Materials

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 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
. Model Carolin T549/6 in brass designed 1963 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Lamp itself and the shade are height
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

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

Materials

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

Pendant Lamp Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Athens, Attiki
1960s beehive pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markeryd, Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hammarö, SE
Very rare ceilinglamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in brass an fabric.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with copper and glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s. Height
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
H 11.03 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model TN 42 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.  
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
H 13 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Midcentury Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pendant Hanging Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful ceiling lamps produced in Sweden for Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960, design
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier. Six branches holding large glass bells. Sweden 1960s. Matching
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century 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

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

Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Praha, CZ
Pendant lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the Swedish company AB Markaryd. Very good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Midcentury Swedish Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare pendant in brass, glass, wood and plastic by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This pendant features one
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson T 878 Ceiling Pendant
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large ceiling pendant lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "T 878", Markaryd painted brass frame
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp T-434/24 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model T-434/24 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 Designed "Frants" Ceiling Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed "Frants" ceiling lamp. Brass frame with textile lashes. Made in the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant lamp no. T177 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare ceiling lamp model T 177 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by his own company during
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Exceptional Beehive Pendant Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large Mid-Century Modern copper beehive pendant lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Pendant Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brescia, IT
Pendant lamps designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the Markaryd company in the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Dome Pendant Lamp, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful pendant lamp by designer Hans-Agne Jacobsson circa 1950s for AB Markaryd, Sweden. This is
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model. Champagne colored fringes, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric

Pendants T292 in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Wonderful early pendants model T292 in solid copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This model was designed
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Brass Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in London, GB
A mid-century brass pendant light in the shape of a top hat by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Chandelier Pendant Brass Smoked Glass 1950
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Big ceiling lamp model T348 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

'Hat-Lamp' Pendant Lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Lamp by Jakobsson for Markaryd. This iconic midcentury piece of furniture features a blue
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-149
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of wall lamps model V-149 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-149
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Wall Lamps Model V-149
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 8.67 in
Very Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
in very few numbers. Produced and designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Gino' - White Minimalist Ceiling Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1970s by Hans Agne Jakobsen, Bjarne Frost and Ole Jespersen. This example from Nordisk Solar in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant in Copper by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Wonderful early pendant in solid copper, attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This specific model we
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp in brass and glass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Markaryd
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T-58/8
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large ceiling lamp model T-58/8 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamps Model T-434/15
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of ceiling lamps model T-434/15 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Green Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and green silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measure
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601/M, 1970s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Orange fringes and patinated brass. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T607, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with light grey/dusty pink fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass Hanging Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pair of bell shaped pendant ceiling lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pink Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pink Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measures
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Table and Pendant Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, FR
Table and pendant light by Hans Agne jakobsson, Sweden, 1960 A table lamp and a pendant lamp
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Green Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ceiling Lamp Model T601, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass and green silk fringes. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Measure
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hans agne jakobsson pendant lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every hans agne jakobsson pendant lamp was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a hans agne jakobsson pendant lamp — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hans agne jakobsson pendant lamp bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one hans agne jakobsson pendant lamp that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd and Svera produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a hans agne jakobsson pendant lamp start at $275 and top out at $39,639 with the average selling for $2,620.

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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.

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