Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamps

This rare wall lamp, model Tratten, was designed by Swedish lighting designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, in Markaryd, Sweden. The piece exemplifies Jakobsson’s signature approach to atmospheric lighting, with a particular emphasis on materiality and form. Designed with outdoor use in mind, this lamp blends utilitarian function with refined Nordic aesthetics.

The lamp features a conical shade in solid copper with a gently patinated finish, reflecting natural aging and exposure. The surface displays subtle variations in tone and texture, contributing to its rustic and organic character. The overall structure consists of a round wall mount, a short, smoothly curved connecting arm, and the cone-shaped shade that directs light downward, offering focused and glare-free illumination.

The copper construction not only provides durability and resistance to the elements but also encourages the development of a rich natural patina over time, a feature valued in Scandinavian outdoor lighting for its evolving aesthetic. The minimal profile and warm material tone make the lamp suitable for both exterior and interior architectural contexts, particularly in entryways, terraces, or accent wall settings.

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, one of Sweden’s most prolific lighting designers of the 20th century, is known for his ability to create soft, indirect lighting through careful shaping of metal, glass, and natural materials. His firm, based in Markaryd, produced a wide range of iconic lighting designs from the 1950s through the 1970s, many of which remain sought after for their timeless appeal and craftsmanship.

The dimensions of the lamp are 24 cm in height, 31 cm in width (including projection from the wall), and 19 cm in depth (diameter of the shade). In imperial units, this corresponds to approximately 9.4 inches high, 12.2 inches wide, and 7.5 inches in diameter.