Hans Agne Jakobsson 'B140' Table Lamp in Brass with Silk Fringe

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 'Fringe' table lamp, model B140, brass, silk, Sweden, 1960s

An iconic Fringe table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Crafted in brass, the lamp features a gracefully curved arm supporting a pendant shade adorned with cascading silk fringes.

When illuminated, the delicate strands softly filter the light, creating a warm, atmospheric glow and a captivating play of light and shadow. The combination of luxurious materials, elegant proportions, and theatrical presence exemplifies Jakobsson’s distinctive approach to lighting design, transforming functional objects into poetic sources of light.

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.