Sirius Table Lamp by Max Sauze, France, 1970s

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The magnificent sirius table lamp, designed by max sauze, is a rare and iconic example of 1970s french design and … Read more The magnificent sirius table lamp, designed by max sauze, is a rare and iconic example of 1970s french design and the designer's sculptural work with aluminum.

the lamp is distinguished by its airy, geometric structure composed of steel wires and thin aluminum strips, forming a series of fins that give the light its characteristic volume. This construction subtly plays with light: when lit, the strips filter and fragment the illumination, creating delicate plays of light and shadow around the room.

the purity of its construction and the repetition of the metallic elements perfectly illustrate the design vocabulary developed by max sauze in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The sirius model, produced around 1970, is among his most sought-after and rarest lighting fixtures.

a space age light sculpture

with its graphic silhouette, wireframe architecture, and characteristic use of aluminum, sirius embodies the french space age aesthetic of the 1970s.

when switched off, it presents a sculptural and graphic presence; when lit, it reveals the subtlety of its construction, creating a play of transparency, shadow, and light. A distinctive and particularly elegant piece, it complements both vintage and contemporary interiors.

identification

the sirius model by max sauze is recognizable by its characteristic wireframe structure and the assembly of thin aluminum strips forming its fins. Max sauze's vintage lighting fixtures are not always labeled or marked; identification therefore relies naturally on the model's specific characteristics, its construction, and its materials. Examples of the sirius lamp are documented by vintage design professionals and specialist firms as creations by max sauze dating from the early 1970s.

specifications
designer: max sauze (born 1933)
model: sirius
period: 1970s, circa 1970
origin: france
materials: aluminum and steel
type: table lamp
style: space age / mid-century modern
dimensions: h. 22 × w. 14 × d. 14 cm
condition: very good vintage condition, with normal signs of age and use. The lamp will be thoroughly cleaned before shipping.
special feature: rare model 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