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Serge Mouille Furniture

French, 1922-1988

Instantly recognizable by their long slender armatures and domed, ovoid shades, the best-known floor lamps and other lighting fixtures of Serge Mouille have become emblems of the organic design of the mid-20th century. Along with Jean Prouvé, Mathieu Matégot and others, Mouille brought a fresh, modern aesthetic to metalwork, one of the most tradition-bound mediums in the decorative arts.

Mouille (pronounced: MWEE) was born to a working Parisian family. At age 15, he took up studies in the metalworking atelier of that École des Arts Appliqués, under the tutelage of the goldsmith and sculptor Gabriel Lacroix. After graduating, in 1941, Mouille worked in Lacroix’s studio and began teaching at his alma mater four years later.

In the early 1950s, bothered by the preponderance of new Italian lamps and chandeliers on the market and consumed with the belief that fixtures by Gino Sarfatti and others were unnecessarily complex, Mouille opened a lighting-design workshop. He quickly won commissions from several French schools and libraries. In 1956, the influential Paris gallerist Steph Simon — who also promoted Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Isamu Noguchi — began to show Mouille designs, introducing his work to private collectors. Mouille would continue making handcrafted lighting fixtures at a slow but steady pace until 1964, when he stopped working to begin a long course of treatment for tuberculosis. When it was completed, Mouille returned to teaching at the École des Arts Appliqués for the remainder of his career.

With the biomorphic shades and long armatures of his fixtures, Mouille created one of the most engaging and idiosyncratic lighting aesthetics of his time. Though often described as “insect-like,” his pieces have more in common with the fluid, buoyant forms in the paintings of Jean Arp. (Mouille designed several cylindrical or columnar lamps; though highly collectible, those are interesting outliers in his body of work.)

As with Prouvé’s folded metal forms and Matégot’s perforated steel, Mouille brought a novel lightness and energy to metal furnishings. Since Mouille’s designs found renewed popularity in the early 2000s, licensed re-editions of his pieces are being produced. The disparity in price between vintage and current-day Mouille pieces is great. Older works — identification tip: the interior white reflective enameling has a yellowish cast — cost $20,000 to $40,000, and newer pieces go for 10 to 20 percent less than that. As you will see on these pages, Serge Mouille created icons of 20th century design — at once sleek, suave and friendly — that belong in any modern decor.

Find vintage Serge Mouille table lamps, chandeliers and other lighting on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Serge Mouille
Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Description:  Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works of art or highlight a particular area in a room. The pivoting and tilting lamp shade works well alone or in grouped installations. Customization: This lamp is available immediately, with its 39” height configuration. While we cannot provide you with a longer pendant, we can shorten the length of the existing pendant. Switch and bulb options: The library ceiling lamp is meant to be hardwired (Wired to a J-Box) so no wire is visible. The light bulb is controlled from the wall switch. The lamp comes with a 7 W (60 W equivalent) dimmable LED bulb per default. We can provide you with the new 7 W dimmable LED spotlight designed to light up art...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Ceiling Lamp 5 Falling Arms in Black 47" Drop - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: A chandelier as inspired as it is impressive, this new design departs significantly from the original Spider ceiling lamp, with five fixed arms of different lengths dropping from the canopy before flaring out at dramatic angles. Measures: Height: 47”, width Ø: 62”. For shipping purposes, please disregard 1stdibs automatic display of the dimensions. The dimensions of the box are 60x20x13" WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: International shipping is expensive, lengthy and somewhat risky, potentially a stressful experience - Expensive: Most Mouille lamps are shipped in very large boxes...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Pair of Conche Sconces in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Curved and fluid, simple in design, the Conche Sconce embodies the same qualities as its name sake. The lamp rests on a small stem which allows the shade to tilt and move to the idea...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille Table or Desk Lamp Model Antony
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
Designed for the student of University Antony in Paris.
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2010s French Serge Mouille Furniture

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Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Saturn Desk Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Taking the planet as inspiration, this desk lamp is a unique source of light, comparable to an eclipse. At the time, it was a revolutionary piece of metal work. Mounted on a brass sw...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

SCONCE Serge Mouille "Flamme" or Flame Candle Stands
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
Serge Mouille applique
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Conche Sconce in Black or White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Curved and fluid, simple in design, the Conche Sconce embodies the same qualities as its name sake. The lamp rests on a small stem which allows the shade to tilt and move to the idea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Ceiling Lamp with 5 Arms in Black or White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Elegance in form and function are hallmarks of a Serge Mouille lamp. This ceiling lamp with adjustable shades on five fixed arms is at once an old and practical design that works wel...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Small Snail Ceiling Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A snail shell provides the inspiration for this lamp with its swirling cut out in the circular shade. Light projects downward through the opening while the shade causes light to refl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

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Steel

Serge Mouille - Library Ceiling Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Originally designed to illuminate bookshelves in a library, this unique lamp may also light works of art or highlight a particular area in a room. The pivoting lamp shade works well alone or in grouped installations. Custom drop lengths upon approval. Available in black or white with brass fittings. COLOR OPTION Available in Black or White FEATURES Shade rotates and swivels CUSTOMIZATION Dimension of pendant required when placing an order.. Pendant = from the ceiling to the tip of the shade. SWITCH OPTIONS The Library Ceiling...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Ceiling Lamp with 5 Falling Arms in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: A chandelier as inspired as it is impressive, this new design departs significantly from the original Spider ceiling lamp, with five fixed arms of different lengths dr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Conche Sconce in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Curved and fluid, simple in design, the Conche Sconce embodies the same qualities as its name sake. The lamp rests on a small stem which allows the shade to tilt and move to the idea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Clamp desk lamp. At 26 inches at its highest, this lamp may affix to many surfaces providing direct lighting where it is needed. Available in white or black. Brass swivels connect...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 5 Arms in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A larger sconce with two identical long arms and three shorter arms of varying lengths, this lamp can illuminate a large area of a wall or room. Each lamp head rotates and tilts. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Ceiling Lamp with 5 Falling Arms in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A chandelier as inspired as it is impressive, this new design departs significantly from the original Spider ceiling lamp, with five fixed arms of different lengths dropping from the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Spider Ceiling Lamp with 7 Arms in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This lamp with rotating heads on seven fixed arms is a statement as much as it is a ceiling lamp - one that will command the conversation. Available in white or black. Brass swive...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Serge Mouille Desk Lamp Saturn
By Serge Mouille
Located in London, GB
Licensed edition from Serge Mouille’s original design In 1957 Mouille release a variation of the Saturn sconce but as a desk lamp.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 3 Arms in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
With arms measuring 52, 58 and 91 inches, this sconce can project light into a room at varying angles due to the independent rotation of each arm and each shade. Switches located on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp with Double Swivel
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
36 inches at its highest, this adjustable lamp may affix to many surfaces providing direct lighting where it is needed. Available in white or black. Brass swivels connect the shade...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Serge Mouille furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Serge Mouille furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 46 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 477 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Serge Mouille were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Editions Serge Mouille , Glustin Creation, and Pierre Chareau. Prices for Serge Mouille furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $275 and can go as high as $50,888, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,976.

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