Mid-Century Modernist 8-Globe Polished Brass Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Mid-Century Modernist 8-Globe Polished Brass Chandelier by Hans Agne Jakobsson
This expansive and beautifully proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Eight Globe Chandelier in Polished Brass is by the esteemed designer Hans Agne Jakobsson originates from Sweden, Circa 1960. Features a sleek geometric frame in gleaming polished brass with eight rectilinear arms that extend to intersect the cylindrical elements that support the rounded and subtly smoked glass shades. Above each shade is a lovely proportioned brass cylinder. The piece hangs from a sculptural canopy and slender rod also in polished brass, lending a beautifully delicate feeling to this fixture while maintaining an excellent scale and presence. Designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson, a Swedish interiors & furniture designer highly renown for his lighting designs, often utilizing warm light and well balanced organic forms. This stunning fixture will be a fantastic addition to those with an appreciation for the best of 20th Century design and craft, styling beautifully in a wide array of settings and spaces, from Mid-Century Modernist to Contemporary and Minimal Interiors. This piece is newly rewired to American Standards and height can be adjusted to suit. Takes eight Edison base bulbs achieving up to 800 watts of light. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
Sweden, circa 1960
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm) x Diameter: 32 in (81.28 cm)
Creator: Hans-Agne Jakobsson (Maker)
Power Source: Hardwired
Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Blown Glass, Brass
Place of Origin: Sweden
Period: 1960-1969
Date of Manufacture: circa 1960
Condition: Excellent. Rewired.
Reference Number: LU793438701092
HANS-AGNE JAKOBSSON
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) was a renowned Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer, celebrated for his innovative approach to lighting. Born in Hvadhem, Gotland, Jakobsson's journey into design began with a carpentry apprenticeship, followed by studies in architecture in Gothenburg. His career took off at General Motors as an industrial designer, and he later worked with prominent furniture designers Carl Malmsten and Werner West.
In 1951, Jakobsson founded his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd. There, he created not only lighting designs but also candlesticks and furniture, earning a reputation for his imaginative and adventurous light fittings. His work was heavily influenced by modern Scandinavian designers such as Alvar Aalto and inspired by Paul Henningsen's 'non-dazzle' lighting.
Jakobsson's lighting designs garnered significant attention, overshadowing his furniture creations. He mastered both the direction and color of light, experimenting with a wide range of materials including brass, iron, glass, and wood shavings. This experimentation led to his becoming one of the most influential designers of the golden age of Scandinavian design. His designs were known for their hidden bulbs and streamlined ornamentation, which created diffused, muted lighting.
Inspired by the natural beauty of southern Sweden, with its glittering lakes and vast dark woods, Jakobsson devised creative ways to work with light and illumination. He cleverly designed fixtures to eliminate glaring bulbs and irritating decorations, uniting practicality with a sense of well-being.
Jakobsson's innovative use of materials, particularly his iconic designs based on wood shavings produced by Ellysett AB, set him apart in the world of lighting design. Like his famous colleague Poul Henningsen, Jakobsson is remembered for his attenuated, soft lighting, which continues to influence and inspire designers today.
