Hans Due 'Optima' Pendant Light in Brown for Fog & Mørup (NOS) patterned The piece is an example

The piece is an example of Nason’s progressive design philosophy

as well as the era's fascination for pure geometry and space-age design

When collapsed

The lamp features a vibrant yellow and white conical shade that directs the light with precision

reminiscent of 1930s French ironwork

Hans Due 'Optima' Pendant Light in Brown for Fog & Mørup (NOS) patterned The piece is an exampleDanish Space Age 'Optima' Lamp by Hans Due (1972) The 'Optima' series, designed by Hans Due in 1972, is one of the most recognizable lines from Fog & Mrup's late Space Age catalog. This specific model is the 35cm version finished in a deep matte brown. A defining feature of the Optima is its tiered, concentric structure and the internal anti glare ring painted in a contrasting color (in this case, red) which casts a warm, atmospheric glow on the inner