Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'V-180' Wall Light in Brass and Golden Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd, wall lamp model ‘V-180’, brass, blown glass, Sweden, 1960s

This elegant wall light, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, is characterized by its refined composition of rounded forms. The design features a bowl shaped diffuser, a cylindrical socket, and beautiful golden blown glass elements. The interplay between the warm brass and the softly tinted glass creates a gentle, atmospheric glow, enhancing the richness of the golden tone.

The Swedish interior and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) was born in Hvadhem, a small village located in the province Gotland, Sweden, in 1919. Jakobsson obtained an apprenticeship as a carpenter before completing an architectural study in Gothenburg. He made his entrance as an industrial designer at General Motors and subsequently started assisting furniture designers Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) and Werner West (1890-1959). In 1951, he established his own company ‘Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB’ in Markaryd, Sweden. He worked during the Golden Age of Scandinavian design and his oeuvre ranged from furniture, lighting, and various everyday objects. Jakobsson 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 (1894-1967) and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Jakobsson created a diversity 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. Throughout his career, Jakobsson carried out commissions for private homes as well as public buildings. In 2009, Hans-Agne Jakobsson passed away in Markaryd, leaving a long-lasting mark in the field of lighting design.