Hans-agne Jakobsson Lamp 1960s

1960s/70s lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson in brushed aluminum resting on a lacquered aluminum tulip base, the two parts being connected by a chrome ring. Lamp in very good condition. Height 44 cm, diameter 41 cm. Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009)Born in Hvadhem on the island of Gotland in 1919, Hans-Agne Jakobsson completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter before studying architecture in Gothenburg. He began his career as an industrial designer at General Motors and then became an assistant to Carl Malmsten, one of the most prominent figures in Swedish design. In 1951, he set up his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd and began creating original lighting fixtures. Like many Scandinavian designers, he is strongly influenced by his homeland: the lakes of southern Sweden and the deep, dark woods fuel his imagination. He loves subdued lighting and is always looking to make dazzling light bulbs disappear. Hans-Agne Jakobsson works with iron, copper, glass, leather, and fabric, mixing materials and techniques. His creations are truly original, innovative in their design and aesthetics.