Elevate your space with a masterpiece of Space Age engineering—an original Mid-Century Modern string art hanging swag lamp designed by American designer Paul Secon for Sompex (West Germany).Dating back to the late 1960s or early 1970s, this iconic lamp is a spectacular marriage of mathematical geometry and functional illumination. The architectural skeleton features curved, vertically arranged structural fins crafted from smoke-tinted lucite (acrylic). Each individual panel is notched precisely along its edge to guide and anchor an intricate, three-dimensional tensioned web of crisp white nylon monofilament string.When lit, the central bulb radiates through the transparent, smoke-tinted frame, using the layered nylon threads to diffuse the light and cast breathtaking, geometric op-art shadows across the ceiling and walls. This design is heavily inspired by the famous mid-century linear constructions of sculptor Naum Gabo, blurring the line between an everyday light fixture and collectible fine art.Item Features & Specs:
- Designer: Paul Secon (Co-founder of Pottery Barn)
- Manufacturer: Sompex GmbH & Co. (Produced in West Germany)
- Era: Circa 1960s / 1970s
- Materials: Smoked Lucite / Acrylic (Perspex), Premium Monofilament Nylon String
- Wiring Configuration: Outfitted as a convenient plug-in swag light fixture. Features a very generous brass-link hanging chain and a long integrated power cord configured for a standard two-prong electrical wall outlet.
- Switching Mechanism: Comes complete with a bottom-mounted pull-chain on/off switch accented by a silver ball finial for quick, effortless operation.
Condition Details:This piece is in excellent vintage condition.
- The smoked lucite panels are structurally pristine, completely free from any cracks, fractures, or major deep scratching.
- The complex string geometry remains entirely intact, holding excellent taut tension uniformly around the entire fixture—there are zero broken, sagging, or frayed lines.
- The socket, pull chain, and electrical wiring are fully tested and functional. As with any genuine vintage lighting component, minor age-appropriate dust or minimal surface patina on the metal frames can be expected (please review high-resolution close-up photographs for full cosmetic evaluation)
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