Uranus Table Lamp by Max Sauze, France, 1970s

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The magnificent uranus table lamp, designed by max sauze, is emblematic of 1970s french design and the designer's sculptural work … Read more The magnificent uranus table lamp, designed by max sauze, is emblematic of 1970s french design and the designer's sculptural work with aluminum.

its cubic silhouette is constructed around a slender steel wire structure that supports a multitude of carefully curved aluminum strips arranged in a geometric rhythm. Once lit, the lamp reveals its full potential: the strips filter and fragment the light, creating a subtle interplay of shadows and transparencies that transforms the object into a true luminous sculpture.

this instantly recognizable aesthetic is characteristic of max sauze's approach, who, from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, developed lighting fixtures based on the repetition and multiplication of aluminum modules on wire structures. The uranus model, dating from around 1970, is among his most iconic creations.

an iconic piece of french space age design

with its airy volume, geometric lines, and spectacular use of aluminum, the uranus lamp perfectly embodies the french space age aesthetic of the 1970s.

both graphic when switched off and particularly expressive when lit, it is a statement piece that finds its place naturally in a vintage interior as well as in a contemporary setting.

identification

uranus model by max sauze, recognizable by its geometric steel wire structure and its characteristic assembly of thin, curved aluminum strips. Vintage max sauze lamps are not always labeled or marked; the absence of markings is therefore common on older examples and does not hinder the identification of the model when its construction and characteristics correspond to those documented.

features
designer: max sauze (born 1933)
model: uranus
period: 1970s, circa 1970
origin: france
materials: aluminum and steel
type: table lamp
style: space age / mid-century modern
dimensions: h. 19 × w. 16 × d. 16 cm
condition: very good vintage condition, with normal signs of age and use. The lamp will be thoroughly cleaned before shipping. 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