HANS AGNE JAKOBSSON. Floor lamp, Elysett, Markaryd.

Height: 147 cm.

Hans-Agne Bertil Jakobsson was a prominent Swedish interior designer and furniture designer. He was born on 8 February 1919 in Havdhem Parish, Gotland County, and died on 29 June 2009 in Markaryd Parish, Kronoberg County. After completing his apprenticeship as a carpenter, he studied architecture in Gothenburg and then began his career as an industrial designer with General Motors.

During his early career, he worked as an assistant to famous furniture designers such as Carl Malmsten and Werner West. In 1951 he founded his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, where he became known for his design of lighting fixtures. His creations in lighting design have become collector's items and attracted attention for their soft and glare-free light. Jakobsson's work was inspired by designers such as Poul Henningsen and Alvar Aalto.

Hans-Agne Jakobsson's skill spanned a variety of materials, including brass, iron, glass, cloth and even wood shavings. His importance in lighting fixture is significant, and his work continues to distribute well-balanced light to succeeding generations.