Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) was a Swedish lighting designer who founded his own company in Markaryd in 1951. His lamps use pleated fabric, thin wood veneer, brass and glass to produce soft, diffused light. Ceiling lamps, wall lights and table lamps from his workshop defined Scandinavian domestic lighting in the 1950s and 1960s. Collectors look for pieces with original shades and fittings, which are difficult to replace.