SERGE MOUILLE

“Known primarily for his design of lighting fixtures, Parisian born Serge Mouille (1922-1988) designed large, angular, insect-like wall, ceiling mounted and standing lamps with several arms and smaller, more curved wall-sconces. Some of his best known designs from the 1950’s period are his “Oeil” lamp (1953), “Flammes” (1954) and “Saturn” (1958). He worked to achieve a kinetic, sculptural aesthetic that evoked a sense of movement in space. He also claimed his lighting fixtures were “a reaction to the Italian models, which were beginning to invade the market in 1950,” and which he thought to be “too complicated.” His designs from this period were shown mainly at the Steph Simon Gallery in Paris.” * With education in metallurgy and a diploma in silversmithing, Mouille remains famous primarily for his minimalist designs and use of uniformly black painted metal materials. Re-editions of his designs can be sourced from select dealers and retailers.

* Excerpt from http://www.sergemouille.com/bio.html

Related links:
www.sergemouille.us
www.guéridon.com
www.maryannlemboantiques.com
www.1stdibs.com

Images: (click on images to enlarge)
Three arm standing lamp (top)
Ceiling lamp (2nd)
Wall lamp (3rd)
One arm standing lamp (4th)
Wall lamp (bottom)