Mirror by Hans-Agne Jakobsson (Sold)
A rare teak wall mirror, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and made in Åhus, Sweden in the 1950s. Labelled on the back. A very simple rectangular mirror with teak frame from the early years of Jakobsson’s own work. The elegant frame is nicely made, and decorated to both long sides with paper inlay in black and white. This form of paper-based decoration is found on other Jakobsson designs of his Åhus years. The piece is in good overall condition, with minor signs of wear from age and use. The glass is in very good condition. The frame has only light marks and shows a very nice patina.
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Dimensions:
W: 51 CM
D: 3 CM
H: 75 CM
Weight: approx. 4 kilo.
Material: teak wood, glass
Meet Hans‑Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009), Sweden’s quietly charismatic lighting wizard. Born on the windswept island of Gotland, he started life as a carpenter’s apprentice before earning an architecture degree in Gothenburg. From a stint as an industrial designer at GM to working alongside Carl Malmsten, Hans‑Agne honed a deep understanding of craftsmanship and form.
Although Jakobssen designed various types of furniture as well, he was most known for his lighting. He not only mastered the direction but also the colour of light and by experimenting with a wide range of materials. He combined brass, iron, glass and fabrics with minimalist Scandinavian purity inspired by figures like Poul Henningsen and Alvar Aalto.
In 1951, he lit up the design world by founding Hans‑Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd. Soon, Ellysett AB (a sister factory) began churning out his twig‑trimmed, wood‑chip pendants.
What makes his lights enchanting? Imagine walking into a serene Swedish forest at dusk—his lamps emit warm, diffuse glows, cleverly masking bright bulbs and bathing rooms in a soft, inviting shimmer.
Over a vibrant 50‑year career, Hans‑Agne dreamt up more than 2,000 lamp models—from cheeky fringed table classics to architectural chandeliers that are now vintage collector. His Fringe lamp even achieved icon status—soft ruffles hiding the light source, turning ordinary rooms into cozy escape pods.
