Hans-Agne Jakobsson Perforated Brass Pendants Pair for Markaryd 1960

Hans-Agne Jakobsson designed a pair of perforated brass pendant lights made in Markaryd, Sweden, around 1960. The downward-facing brass shades feature a white enamelled interior and subtly pierced details throughout, allowing light to shine through and adding a dynamic touch to these minimal pendants. They showcase simple Scandinavian curves and a pleasing brass patina. The height is easily adjustable to the desired length. In good vintage condition. A pair of pendant lamps is available. Price for the pair. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish interior architect and furniture designer, born in Havdhem on the island of Öland in 1919. He is primarily known for his elegant and modern lamps designed for his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in the 1950s and 1960s. Jakobsson completed his cabinetmaker apprenticeship at the age of 18 and later obtained an architect's degree in Gothenburg. He worked as an industrial designer at General Motors and assisted Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1951, Jakobsson moved to Småland, where he founded his own lighting company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB. The company gained significant recognition when it moved to new premises in the centre of Markaryd in 1956. The brass lamps became one of the company's iconic models, alongside the famous chipboard lamps produced by the subsidiary Ellysett from 1957. The company supplied both private individuals and public spaces such as churches, often involving custom chandeliers in various sizes. The glass shades were blown by the glassworks in Småland. The chandeliers were exported and sold throughout the Nordic region, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, and Canada. Hans-Agne Jakobsson's fixtures are often characterised by a generous diffusion of light, frequently soothing and soft, where every element is meticulously crafted. In a 1953 article, Jakobsson himself stated that he "believes that all parts of the fixture should evoke the designer's interest." The soft light diffusion from the shade, the pull cord's discharge, and the design of the ceiling cup are all crucial details in what would become Jakobsson's unique philosophy of lighting.