Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (Sweden, 1919 - Sweden, 2009) was a Swedish interior and furniture designer. Jakobsson trained as a carpenter before completing his architectural studies in Gothenburg. He started out as an industrial designer at General Motors and later began assisting furniture designers Carl Malmsten (and Werner West. In 1951, he founded his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in AB Markaryd, Sweden. He worked during the golden age of Scandinavian design, his work ranged from furniture to lighting and various everyday objects. Jakobsson is best remembered for his soft, glare-free lighting fixtures. Jakobsson created a range of pendant, floor, wall and table lamps that demonstrate his passion for a wide range of materials and forms, as well as a deep understanding of the effects of light. Throughout his career, Jakobsson created commissions for private homes and public buildings.
