A beautifully preserved pair of mid-century wall sconces designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for the iconic Swedish lighting manufacturer IFÖ. These refined fixtures exemplify Jakobsson’s minimal yet warm approach to Scandinavian lighting, featuring pale mint green porcelain bases paired with hand-blown opal glass globes that emit a gentle, ambient glow. Ideal for use in bathrooms, these sconces bring a timeless modernist aesthetic to any interior. The combination of functionality and simplicity makes them a quintessential example of 1960s Nordic design sensibility. Designer: Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Manufacturer: IFÖ, Sweden. Design period: 1960s. Origin: Sweden. Materials: Porcelain, opal glass. Condition: Very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. Dimensions: 22 cm high and around 11 cm in diameter, and they sit around 12 cm from the wall. Socket type: E14/E12 – original condition. Sold as: Set of 2. These sconces are highly collectible and increasingly rare, especially in such well-preserved condition. Note: The lamps use Edison screw bulbs. These lamps require professional hard-wiring and are made for wet areas such as bathrooms, given proper professional installation. They have an IP rating of IP44.
Additional details:
- Brand: IFÖ
- Material: ceramics
- Material: earthenware
- Material: Opal glass
- Colour: pale mint green
- Period: 1960s
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGreenMaterialPorcelainStyleScandinavian, Mid Century ModernBrand / designerJakobssonHeight22 cmWidth11 cmDepth12 cm