Hans Agne Jakobsson fringe light circa 1960.
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Hans Agne Jakobsson fringe light circa 1960.
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Hans Agne Jakobsson silk and brass fringe light. The lamp is made with brass rings and silk fringe. Good vintage condition.
Dimensions : Diameter : 29 cm / Height : 21 cm
About the designer : Hans Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish lighting designer best known for redefining how lamps could shape atmosphere rather than simply provide illumination. Active mainly from the 1950s through the 1970s, he became closely associated with Scandinavian modernism, emphasizing warmth, tactility, and human comfort. Jakobsson frequently used thin wood veneers, brass, and softly diffusing materials to create lamps that eliminated glare and produced a gentle, ambient glow, which stood in contrast to the harsher functional lighting common at the time. Through his company AB Ellysett, he produced designs that were both sculptural and approachable, blending craftsmanship with modern production. Today his work is highly sought after and often reissued, valued for its timeless quality and its influence on how designers think about light as an emotional and spatial experience rather than just a technical necessity.