DESCRIPTION

A small chandelier designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his company Hans- Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden. The chandelier was designed in 1964, called the "Hurricane" and the model number is T-525. The red / orange painted chandelier is composed of a metal frame with wood accents, the white globes are hand blown. It appears the chandelier had been used as such, but can be easily rewired to use as an accent swag lamp. The chandelier still has its original European wiring, so the bulb sockets use European size bulbs, however, inserts are supplied where American E12 candelabra bulbs can be used, six new 15W bulbs come with the chandelier. The chandelier is approximately 12 1/2 inches tall, 12 inches at its widest, the current cord is 44 inches long. The chandelier is unmarked, but well documented. The ceiling canopy is missing which usually had the Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB label attached.

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 chandelier is in very good vintage condition. There are a few small paint losses and some flea bite chips on the globes, these small issues are only noticable under close scrutiny. There is some slight soiling on the cord and the chandelier is missing the ceiling canopy.

SHIPPING

The chandelier will be carefully packed using bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts and double wall rigid cardboard box. The carrier will be Federal Express Ground for businesses or Federal Express Home Delivery, the lamp 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".