Cassiopeia Seven-Tier Pendant Light by Max Sauze for Max Sauze Studio, 1970s

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A 'Cassiopée' (Cassiopeia) pendant lamp designed by French designer Max Sauze around 1970 and manufactured in his own company Max … Read more A 'Cassiopée' (Cassiopeia) pendant lamp designed by French designer Max Sauze around 1970 and manufactured in his own company Max Sauze Studio, France.

In 1968, he founded his company 'Max Sauze Studio' and started to create unconventional lighting by creating geometric compositions built from aluminium stripes mounted on onto fine galvanised steel wire structures. He saw his creations as 'lighting sculptures' instead of conventional lighting.

This version is built across 7 tiers of curved aluminum slats set into a cubic wire frame. The curved metal elements conceal the central light source, directing light outward to create a diffused, ambient glow through the lattice pattern.

The lamp remains in good vintage condition with minor signs of age and patina consistent with use. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less