Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of 'B-105' Table Lamps in Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, pair of table lamps, model 'B-105', brass, steel, Sweden, 1960s

An elegant pair of table lamps, model B-105, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Defined by their restrained silhouette and refined proportions, the design exemplifies Jakobsson's celebrated approach to Scandinavian lighting, where functional simplicity is combined with a warm, atmospheric quality. Model B-105 is among his most iconic table lamp designs from the early 1960s and remains highly sought after.

Each lamp is executed in brass with a slender cylindrical stem rising from a circular base. The conical lacquered steel shade creates a crisp geometric profile while directing the light downward and allowing a subtle glow to escape through the open top, producing a warm and inviting ambience. The contrast between the polished brass and the painted steel shade results in a timeless composition that is both understated and sculptural.

Both lamps retain their original manufacturer's label and are stamped B-105, together with the Hans-Agne Jakobsson and Markaryd AB marks.

A highly collectible pair by one of Sweden's foremost lighting designers, distinguished by its elegant proportions, quality of execution, and beautifully balanced illumination.

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.