Foldable Dining Table by Max Sauze, 1970s, France

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This elegant foldable chromed steel table with a floating smoked glass top was designed by Max Sauze, circa 1970, France. Max Sauze is a French industrial designer best known for his light fixtures. Made from intricately cut metal sheets and bent, woven aluminum, Sauze’s pieces resemble cellular structures enclosing the light bulb. Born in 1933 in Algiers, he studied at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Algiers and the École Camondo in Paris before establishing his eponymous aluminum company. Sauze’s work is deeply influenced by the theories of Nikolaus Pevsner, and the designer’s most famous pieces are named after constellations. He lives and works in Éguilles, France, on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, where his sculpture garden, the Garden of Éguilles, is open to the public.

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Creator	Max Sauze
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1970
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
SKU	WN-1359995
Materials	Glass, Smoked Glass, Steel
Color	Grey
Width	140 cm 140 cm
Depth	80 cm 80 cm
Height	71 cm 71 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Max Sauze

The History of Max Sauze

Born in Algeria in 1933 sculptor and designer Max Sauze is internationally recognised for his innovative lamps. Sauze studied at the Ecole des Beaux in Algiers between 1953 and 1956 before moving to the Ecole Comondo in Paris in 1956. His designs are characterised by the construction of bent aluminium strips on steel wire structures. His style is simple, prioritising what is essential and minimising the superfluous.

The Designs & Style of Max Sauze

Sauze used aluminium particularly innovatively, making geometric forms with it. He designed a series of lamps which were dubbed light sculptures for their shared qualities with sculpture. Most famous of these is the pendant light Orion, from 1960. In addition to the way light is filtered from the bulb to create a soft light free from glare, Sauze lamps are extremely decorative in themselves. They are unique and instantly recognisable as none other than Sauze. His lamps fit any interior, contemporary or traditional and are objects of intrigue. They stimulate the imagination while adding a playful touch to a room. The designs remain extremely relevant and influential to modern design. His son Sebastien Sauze continues his legacy of marrying art with craftsmanship at company EKILUX.

Max Sauze at PAMONO

Pamono’s carefully curated collection includes a number of classic Max Sauze pieces. Selecting the right lamp can immediately change the ambiance or mood in a room. A Max Sauze lamp is especially decorative. These light sculptures stand from a base on the floor, sit on a surface or hang from the ceiling. Each takes a unique organic form inspired by nature. Max Sauze’s designs match our ethos for unique, hand crafted, quality pieces made from the best materials. Pamono only features the best items from the best dealers so if you buy a lamp with Pamono you are guaranteed the highest quality.