peli-1237

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish floor lamp made of hand carved Teakwood, composed with its original light switch and a new white round shade, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in good condition. The stem of  the Scandinavian lighting is resting, halted by three curved brass legs, featuring a single light socket. Model G-45. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1960, Sweden, Scandinavia.

Base: 12" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D

Shade: 13" H x 16" diameter

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish designer born in 1919 Havdhem, Gotland, Sweden and passed away in 2009. Jakobsson finished his apprenticeship as a carpenter and after he went to Gothenburg, Sweden to study architecture. When Jakobsson finished his studies, he started working as an industrial designer for General Motors. Later on, he began working as an assistant for the Swedish designer Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1951, Jakobsson founded Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. Like Poul Henningsen, the Danish designer, Jakobsson is best known for his dimmed, soft lighting.

Material: Wood, Metal
Details: Polished Brass, Teakwood
Country of Origin: Sweden
Dimensions: 60" H