Model 5367 Saturno Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff, 1972

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Saturno pendant lamp model 5637 by kazuo motozawa for staff leuchten, germany, 1972

an iconic example of space age / … Read more Saturno pendant lamp model 5637 by kazuo motozawa for staff leuchten, germany, 1972

an iconic example of space age / mid-century modern lighting, the saturno pendant lamp was designed by kazuo motozawa in the early 1970s and produced by staff leuchten in germany (also manufactured by yamagiwa in japan). The design gained international recognition when motozawa received the if product design award in 1971, cementing its status as a landmark in modern lighting design.

this model (5637) is composed of fourteen concentric rings in chrome-plated metal, each painted white on the underside to enhance light reflection and create a soft, diffused glow. The layered construction produces a striking halo-like illumination effect, characteristic of the era’s fascination with space, light, and futuristic form.

both sculptural and highly functional, the saturno exemplifies motozawa’s exploration of light as an architectural element, where structure and illumination are seamlessly integrated.

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designer: kazuo motozawa
manufacturers: staff leuchten (germany) / yamagiwa corporation (japan)
model: 5637 (14-ring version)
origin: germany
date: 1972
materials: chrome-plated metal, white painted undersides
light source: 1 × e27 bulb (max. 75w)
voltage: 110 / 220 v compatible
condition: very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
functionality: fully working

this model belongs to the saturno series, which exists in several variations, including table lamps and alternative pendant forms such as the aureola. The present version—with its 14-ring construction—is among the most visually refined and balanced iterations.

a highly collectible piece of 1970s space age design, ideal as a statement pendant in modern, vintage, or architectural interiors. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less