Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson "Elidus" pair of brass wall lights, 1970's

Set of 6 perforated brass lamps. Total dimensions hung: H.140cm, D.40cm Active between the 1950s and '70s—in the golden age of Scandinavian design—Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) is best remembered for his softly glowing, glare-free lighting fixtures, which were inspired by the "organic modern" approaches of Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto. Though lesser known today than many celebrated midcentury lighting designers like Jo Hammerborg and Verner Panton, Jakobsson created a range of pendants, floor lamps, wall lamps, and table lamps that showcase a penchant for diverse materials and forms, as well as a deep understanding of lighting effects. Jakobsson was born in Havdhem on the island of Gotland in Sweden in 1919. He first apprenticed as a carpenter and then continued his education in Gothenburg, graduating with a degree in architecture. He was hired by General Motors as an industrial designer and subsequently worked as an assistant to both Carl Malmsten (1888-1972)—one of the most prominent figures in Swedish design—and Werner West (1890-1959). In 1951, Jakobsson founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, which is sometimes referred to as AB Markaryd. Although Jakobsson designed and produced various types of furniture, his lighting received greater international attention. Experimenting with a wide range of materials—including brass, iron, glass, fabric, and wood shavings—Jakobsson mastered both the direction and color of light. His designs are known for their hidden bulbs and streamlined ornamentation, which created diffused, muted lighting. Jakobsson’s career was prolific to say the least. His company produced over 2,000 separate lamps in fifty years. Jakobsson’s own body of work includes laminated pine pendant lamps, large bulbous glass chandeliers, all manner of muted lighting, and even Pop Art-inspired sconces. Examples include the outdoor light Tratten S2064 (1954), Estrella V258 Wall Lamp (1950s), Lamingo T325 Celling Light (1950s), his pinewood cylindrical B128 Table Lamp (1960s), BN26 Table Lamp...

Fine quality pair of bulbous 1960s Scandinavian solid brass lamps. Made by Swedish manufacturer Boréns in the city of Borås. Makers label underneath. Currently wired with EU plug. M...

Wonderful modernist table lamp in brushed brass, oak and the top made of crystal glass by Boréns, Sweden. The lamp is heavy and gives a great impression with its brass cover to the ...

This floor lamp with fully adjustable shade was manufactured in brass by Bergboms and designed by Eje Ahlgren. The protruding brass rod at the top of the shade is intended to be used...

Beautiful pair of wall lamps model V-324 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Sweden, 1960's Polished brass with excellent patina, no dents or major flaws. Measures: H: 10 cm / 4" W: 16...

A pair of three-armed brass and glass wall lights designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14”  H x 11”  W x 7.25” D Back Plate Dime...

Pair of Scandinavian wall sconces model "V361" by Swedish designer Hans Agne Jackobsson for AB Markaryd. The sconces are entirely in solid brass, with the inside of the shades lacque...

A pair of brass and glass wall lights designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own firm in Markaryd, Sweden. c. 1960s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 3.31 x 3.31 x...