Pair of Table lamps “BN 26” by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd Sweden, 1960s

A refined pair of BN 26 table lamps designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd in the 1960s. Executed in brushed aluminium, the lamps display Jakobsson’s signature play of light and shadow through their tiered shades  a sculptural approach that diffuses light with gentle precision.

Their sleek, architectural form and soft illumination exemplify Scandinavian modernism at its most poetic: functional, minimal, and sensuous. The combination of technical clarity and atmospheric warmth gives these pieces a timeless presence, equally at home in a modern or classic interior.

About the designer
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) was a Swedish lighting designer celebrated for his mastery of light diffusion and material balance. A former designer for General Motors and architectural collaborator of Carl Malmsten, Jakobsson founded AB Markaryd in 1951, where he developed an iconic body of work defined by softness and serenity. His designs  from wooden pendants to metal sculptures of light  remain symbols of Nordic elegance and craftsmanship.

Designer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Manufacturer: AB Markaryd, Sweden
Model: BN 26
Period: 1960s
Condition: Exceptionally good, with minimal signs of wear.