DESCRIPTION

A brass sconce with a clear glass globe designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd, Sweden in the 1960’s. The sconce model number is V-180 and is approximately 14 inches tall, 12 inches wide and projects 8 inches from the wall. It is still outfitted with a European bulb socket, but American bulbs can be used. The brass has its original protective coating. The sconce can be hard wired to the wall, but currently the sconce is outfitted with a new brown twist nylon cord, a dimmer / off / on switch and plug. A photo from the original catalog in included in the photos.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE DESIGNER

Born in 1919 in Gotland, Sweden, Hans-Agne Jakobsson was undeniably one of the world's most versatile and productive lighting designers, creating more than 2,000 models over a fifty year career. He apprenticed as a carpenter before studying architecture in Gothenburg, Sweden, then worked as an industrial designer for General Motors. After working as an assistant to the designers Carl Malmsten and Werner West, he founded his own companyin 1951; Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden and began producing his own designs. Jakobsson was strongly inspired by Poul Henningsen's non-dazzle lighting, in which diffused indirect lighting structures a space and transforms the fixture into a sculpture. That aesthetic can be seen throughout his oeuvre.

CONDITION

The sconce is in very good vintage condition, no bends or dents on the metal, there are a few small discolorations on the hood. Otherwise, the sconce is ready to be installed.

SHIPPING

The sconce will be carefully packed using bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts and a rigid cardboard box.  The carrier will be Federal Express Ground for businesses or Federal Express Home Delivery, the piece will be insured for the sales price, a Federal Express tracking number will be emailed to the buyer on the day of shipment, which is usually within two business days after purchase, and the package will have to be signed for upon arrival.

PLEASE NOTE DESCRIPTION, CONDITION AND PHOTOGRAPHS CAREFULLY, FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO REQUEST OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS, RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  THIS ITEM IS SOLD "AS IS" AND "AS DESCRIBED".