Hans lights are handmade in Finland from a combination of solid pine wood and the finest pine veneer
The circular strips of veneer might not be completely symmetrical, as pine is a natural material that lives and seeks its shape. This means that each Hans Pendant is a unique piece.
Pine is a very characterful material. As a result of the naturally occurring oils and resins, pine will change colour as it ages.
Heartwood and sapwood will start aging at a different speed resulting in gorgeous stripy patterns. The color will gradually even out and mature to a beautiful honey tone over the course of years.
Hans Wall/Ceiling/Pendant Light
Design Hans-Agne Jakobsson
The warm glow of light filtering through pine veneer combined with an unexpectedly graphic and elemental form is the enduring appeal of these iconic designs by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. When Vaarnii began exploring the use of pine wood in lighting design, it quickly became clear that the iconic designs of Hans-Agne Jakobsson from the 1960’s could not be bettered. Pine is used efficiently; it’s tone and grain are employed to maximum effect in designs that project material mass but boast actual lightness. Vaarnii has re-engineered three of Jakobsson’s pendant designs using solid Finnish pine to support circular strips of high-quality pine veneer, reintroducing these classic 20th century designs to the market after decades of absence.
Handcrafted in Finland.
More designs from Vaarnii:
Introducing the 001 in Black Vaarnii’s first designs by Fredrik Paulsen for Vaarnii
The 001 Dining Chair and 001 Stool by Fredrik Paulsen — are now introduced in …
Maasto Collection Grows: Vaarnii and Ronan Bouroullec Launch Tables, Bar Stools and Black Pine Finish
Vaarnii expands Ronan Bouroullec’s Maasto collection at 3 Days of Design 2025 with dining tables, …
Brutal & Sophisticated Lounge Chair design by Max Lamb – Vaarnii
The Lounge Chair by Max Lamb is a tough piece of furniture Yet a hard-as-nails …
Light and Wood in Perfect Harmony: The Hoop Vision design by John Tree – Vaarnii
Hefty solid pine and fine veneer contrast and combine in the Hoop Table Lamp The …
Vaarnii introducing Aamu Bed Frame from reassuringly hefty slabs of Finnish pine
Aamu Bed Frame The Aamu Bed Frame is an effortless but essential object for those …
The Peace Chair nods to archetypal Adirondack chairs of the past – Vaarnii
Introducing 015 Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair and Footstool With extreme proportions and explicit ergonomics, this …
Osa Outdoor Dining Chair design by Henrik Tjaerby for Vaarnii
Osa designed to survive both wet weather & sun exposur Made from heat-treated pine able …
Hans Pendant XL design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Vaarnii
The Hans Pendant XL delivers a substantial dose of iconic design by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Big, …
Hans lights are handmade in Finland by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Vaarnii
Hans lights are handmade in Finland from a combination of solid pine wood and the …
Vaarnii Introduces the 001 Stool: Fredrik Paulsen’s Essential Design
The 001 Stool is essential, immediate, resilient. Like the Dining Tables and Chairs before it, …
Kolmio Dining Table Made in Finland in slow grown, solid Finnish pine, by Cecilie Manz – Vaarnii
Kolmio Dining Table / Kolmio Bench Made in Finland in slow grown, solid Finnish pine …