Matching pair of early modernist oil lamps by Swedish designer, Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009). Circa 1950’s.Brass bodies with clear inner glass shades and modernist amethyst blown-glass outer shades. One Lamp signed with a paper label on the bottom reading “HANS*AGNE JAKOBSSON A/B MARKARYD” & “MADE IN SWEDEN” (the label for the other lamp appears to be underneath the label shown). It is unusual to find a matching pair of these lamps.

SIZE (each): Height - 15.75" (40 cm) / Diameter (purple shade) 6.25" (16 cm)

PROVENANCE:

Given to Folke Ohlsson by Hans-Agne Jakobsson (Folke Ohlsson was a Swedish designer who moved to the United States in 1953 and established DUX, Inc. in San Francisco that same year. Purchased from the estate of Folke Ohlsson.

NO RESERVE - NO BUYER’S PREMIUM

Fine aged, unpolished patina to the brass. In working condition, but need replacement wicks. Glass shades are undamaged.