Hans-Agne Jakobsson ‘S-1591’ Corner Wall Light in Copper and Glass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, corner wall light, model ‘S-1591’, copper, handblown glass, Sweden, 1950s/1960s.

An elegantly shaped wall light, model S1591, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. This rare version is specifically designed for corner mounting. The bulbous light shade with a slightly violet purple tone exhibits a remarkable surface of fine cracks, giving it a frosty, crystalline texture. Its luxurious design is perfect for illuminating small spaces or serving as an accent light in larger rooms. Versatile and stylish, this lamp also makes an excellent choice for outdoor settings, adding a warm and inviting atmosphere wherever its placed.

Please be informed that making the lamps suitable for long-term outdoor use will incur additional costs. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.

The Swedish interior and furniture designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) was born in Hvadhem, a small village located in the province Gotland, Sweden, in 1919. Jakobsson obtained an apprenticeship as a carpenter before completing an architectural study in Gothenburg. He made his entrance as an industrial designer at General Motors and subsequently started assisting furniture designers Carl Malmsten (1888-1972) and Werner West (1890-1959). In 1951, he established his own company Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. He worked during the Golden Age of Scandinavian design and his oeuvre ranged from furniture, lighting, and various everyday objects. Jakobsson is best remembered for his softly glowing, glare-free lighting fixtures, which were inspired by the “organic modern” approaches of Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) and Finnish icon Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). Jakobsson created a diversity of pendants, floor lamps, wall lamps, and table lamps that showcase a penchant for diverse materials and forms, as well as a deep understanding of lighting effects. Throughout his career, Jakobsson carried out commissions for private homes as well as public buildings. In 2009, Hans-Agne Jakobsson passed away in Markaryd, leaving a long-lasting mark in the field of lighting design.