In 1951, he founded the company Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Åhus together with his wife Lisa Jakobsson and was particularly noted for his design of luminaires. The company had such a rapid breakthrough that Hans Bergström, who ran Ateljé Lyktan in the same town, became upset. In 1953, Jakobsson had enough of the conflict with Bergström and moved the business to Markaryd, which became his lifelong home. Together, Hans-Agne and Lisa Jakobsson created luminaires and furniture that appealed to everyone from architects to housewives. Jakobsson has received great attention for his artistic expression where the care of details and quality has always been the focus. During his career, Jakobsson participated in several significant exhibitions, both nationally and internationally, including the Triennale in Milan in 1957.

Jakobsson's early works have a more playful and personal character than the brass luminaires that made him successful during the 1960s and 1970s. The collection includes very rare objects from the years in Åhus (1951-53). There are also specially ordered and unique objects from the early years in Markaryd during the end of the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s. The objects are now classified as significant collector's items.

The luminaires by Hans-Agne Jakobsson will be sold at Modern Art & Design

Viewing: May 11 – 15, Berzelii Park 1, Stockholm

Open: Weekdays 11 am – 6 pm, Weekends 11 am – 4 pm

Live Auktion: May 16 – 17, Arsenalsgatan 2, Stockholm

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