Hans Agne Jakobsson Selectra circa 1960.
€10.000,00
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Hans Agne Jakobsson Selectra circa 1960.
€10.000,00
Hans Agne Jakobsson model, Selectra, 12 lights, brass and lacquered sheet.The fixture is composed of repeating cubic metal modules, stacked in a staggered, stepped formation that creates a rhythmic, almost pixel-like geometry. Each cube overlaps the next, forming a horizontal, chandelier-like volume rather than a traditional single pendant. The finish appears matte white, which softens the strong geometry and allows the form to read as clean and minimal. Light is indirect and carefully controlled—the layered cubes conceal the bulbs, preventing glare while allowing warm light to spill downward and subtly outward between the planes. This creates depth and shadow, giving the lamp a dynamic quality that changes depending on the viewing angle. Brass elements are visible at the suspension and internal fittings, adding a warm metallic contrast to the white surfaces and reinforcing the mid-century aesthetic. The lamp is suspended by thin wires, making the substantial form feel visually lighter and almost floating.
Provenance : Specially commissioned luminaire, executed in 1965 for a building in Laholm, Sweden.
Dimensions : Large : 90 cm / Depth : 64 cm. / Height : adjustable.
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.