Vintage wall lamp model V-147 in brass and glass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Ab Markaryd, Sweden 1960

For sale a rare Model V-147 brass and glass wall light, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd of Sweden, circa 1960s. Rare and extremely stylish, the light consists of a thick amber/smoked glass cylinder shade with an internal perforated metal diffuser, attached with three brass finger screws to a long slender brass base. The light can be mounted with the glass shade side up or down and is in good vintage condition, with the only issue of note being some wear to the original lacquer on the brass lamp holder column (please see photos). Patina commensurate with 50+ years of age and use. Original label present. Hans-Agne Jakobsson was a Swedish interior and furniture designer, who ran his own company from 1951. Jakobsson was especially famous for his lighting designs, which often had a softly glowing light and organic shape. His designs were inspired by great, modern Scandinavian designers such as the Finnish icon Alvar Aalto and Danish lighting master Poul Henningsen. Reference : 278960