Studio Max Sauze / Ligne Sauze - Max Sauze - Hanging lamp - Space Age

Max Sauze – Rare Space Age Sculptural Aluminum Pendant Lamp – France, 1960s Designed in France during the peak of the Space Age movement in the late 1960s, this suspension lamp by Max Sauze is a prime example of French architectural lighting design. Produced by Studio Max Sauze (Ligne Sauze), these creations were conceived as dynamic sculptures lumineuses rather than simple functional lighting fixtures. The lamp is structured around a steel wire framework that supports four cascading tiers of curved, brushed aluminum slats. The entire piece is crafted using an ingenious interlocking assembly system without visible welds. The curvature of the aluminum sheets acts simultaneously as a light reflector and anti-glare shield, diffusing illumination through staggered geometric gaps and casting captivating patterns of light and shadow. Technical Specifications & Details Designer / Studio: Max Sauze (Studio Max Sauze / Ligne Sauze) Era: 1960s – 1970s (Space Age / Mid-Century Modern) Origin: France Materials: Brushed aluminum slats on a zinc-plated steel wire frame Dimensions: Height 26 cm | Diameter 24 cm | Depth 24 cm Color: Silver / Natural Anodized Aluminum Condition Report: The lamp is in overall good vintage condition and fully operational. Please note that one aluminium slat on the bottom tier was replaced in the past: it features a matte/satin surface finish and a slightly less uniform fit on the wire frame compared to the original modules. Shows expected signs of age and minor aluminium deformations consistent with its era. (please refer to the detailed photos). Electrical Status: Tested and in full working order. Shipping Professional and secure packaging guaranteed. Tracked shipping worldwide. Designer Biography: Max Sauze Max Sauze is a French artist and designer, born in 1933, celebrated for his lighting creations that embody the avant-garde spirit of the 1960s and 1970s. After studying art and architecture, Sauze devoted himself to sculpture and design, exploring the innovative use of industrial materials such as aluminium and steel. He became famous for his unique technique of bending and assembling thin metal slats onto a geometric wire structure. His designs are not merely lamps, but true luminous sculptures that play masterfully with light and shadow. His creations are emblems of the Space Age era and cutting-edge design, and are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Stima:€170

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