Hans-Agne Jakobsson floor lamp

The rare floor lamp model G-20, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, is a classic example of the designer’s mastery of ambient lighting and elegant material composition. Created during the mid-20th century, the G-20 is a restrained and refined piece that captures Jakobsson’s hallmark focus on softness, atmosphere, and sculptural simplicity.

The lamp features a slender, vertically oriented brass stem rising from a black-painted metal base. The brass has developed a natural patina over time, lending the piece a warm, aged tone that softens the metallic finish and enhances its vintage character. The black base provides a grounded contrast to the vertical brass element, maintaining a sleek, minimalist profile with minimal wear, preserving the matte surface and clean lines of the original finish.

Atop the stem sits the original pleated lampshade, executed in a soft cream-colored fabric. The wide conical shape of the shade provides generous light diffusion, while the pleated texture interacts subtly with both the light and the structural geometry of the lamp. When illuminated, the shade casts a warm and inviting glow, typical of Jakobsson’s approach to lighting—aiming not just to illuminate a space, but to enrich its mood and material warmth.

The condition of the lamp is good and consistent with its age. The brass stem shows tonal variation and patination without structural damage. The original lampshade remains intact and stable, with only minor signs of wear, such as light creasing or gentle discoloration, adding to its authenticity as a well-preserved vintage piece.

Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) is recognized as one of Sweden’s most important lighting designers of the 20th century. His work is noted for its atmospheric quality and use of tactile materials. The G-20 model stands out as a quietly sophisticated floor lamp, well-suited for domestic interiors where mood and elegance are prioritized. Its slim proportions and timeless materials make it an adaptable and collectible example of Scandinavian lighting design.

Dimensions: 33 cm diameter × 135 cm height
In inches: 13.0 in Ø × 53.1 in height