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Serge Mouille More Lighting

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.

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Creator: Serge Mouille
Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp with Double Swivel In White
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 shad...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Large Snail Ceiling Lamp in White
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 More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Eye Sconce Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sconce wall lamp model 'Eye Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1956. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, 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 More Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Tripod Desk Lamp in White or Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The shade of this lamp is modeled after a "moule" or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass swivel and supported by an unusual tripod base with legs bent at the front accenting the angle of the stem. Available in white or black with brass fittings. COLOR OPTION Available in black or white FEATURES Shade rotates and swivels CUSTOMIZATION No Customization possible on this model. SWITCH OPTIONS The Tripod desk lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille - White Floor Lamp with 3 Arms - Ships from NY!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This is the most versatile lamp of the Mouille collection. Each ‘chapeau’ shade can be oriented differently. Sculptural in form with three rotating arms, it stands majestically on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Flame Wall Sconce Wired for US Market!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: An elegant twist of metal results in a lamp that illuminates upwards while creating playful shadows through the elongated metal with tapered ending. Totally unique, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Saturn Sconce Wired for US Market!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A partial cut allows the outer edge to bend revealing a sculpted ring encircling a central cone reflector to both diffuse and project light into the room. The result is reminiscent o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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Steel, Aluminum

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Flame Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp model 'Flame Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1962. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall l...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Small Snail Ceiling Lamp
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 More Lighting

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Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'Five Fixed Arms Spider Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille - Large Signal Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Steel pedestals featuring a combination of incandescent and fluorescent lighting. Each glows through rhythmical cuts in solid panes. The upper part is composed of four elements take...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Sconce with 7 Arms in Black or White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The largest of the spider sconces, this lamp is not only unique in its design but equally impressive in an installation where it is the focal point of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Large Signal Floor Lamp in Silver
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
10 years after producing his famous first designs, Mouille departed from naturalism and created a series of lighted columns, among them the large and small signals. The signals combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Extra Large Signal Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Steel pedestals featuring a combination of incandescent and fluorescent lighting. Each glows through rhythmical cuts in solid panes. The upper part is composed of four elements take...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - Large 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Brass

Serge Mouille - Medium Signal Floor Lamp in Silver
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
10 years after producing his famous first designs, Mouille departed from naturalism and created a series of lighted columns, among them the large and small signals. The signals combi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black or White Spider Ceiling Lamp with 3 Arms
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A slight angle at the end of each arm allows this classic design to be equally at home on the ceiling. With rotating heads on fixed arms, its beauty only rivals the versatility. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade is connected by a brass swivel and supported on a bent, rotating arm attached to t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The one-arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical, as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass fitting while the arm swings...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp makes a dramatic addition to a variety of room settings. With three rotating arms of differing lengths and heads that swivel and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The one arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass fitting while the arm swings ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - 2 5-Arm and 2 3-Arm Spider Sconces in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Larger sconces with two identical long arms and three shorter arms of varying lengths, these lamps can illuminate a large area of a wall or room. Each lamp head rotates and tilts. B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - 3 3-Arm and 1 5-Arm Spider Sconces in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Larger sconces with two identical long arms and three shorter arms of varying lengths, these lamps can illuminate a large area of a wall or room. Each lamp head rotates and tilts. B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Pair of 5-Arm Spider Sconces in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Larger sconces with two identical long arms and three shorter arms of varying lengths, these lamps can illuminate a large area of a wall or room. Each lamp head rotates and tilts. B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Extra Large Signal Floor Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Steel pedestals featuring a combination of incandescent and fluorescent lighting. Each glows through rhythmical cuts in solid panes. The upper part is composed of four elements take...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - Small Black or White Snail Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
A snail shell inspires this lamp with its swirling cut-out in the circular shade. Light projects downward through the opening while the shade causes light to reflect from the ceiling...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - White Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm Wired for US Market!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The one arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass fitting while the arm swings ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Spider Ceiling Lamp with 5 Arms
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - 2 5-Arm and 4 3-Arm Spider Sconces in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This post is for 2 Serge Mouille Spider Sconces with 5 Arms and 4 Spider Sconces with 3 arms, all in white, all in stock. DIMENSIONS SPIDER SCONCE 3 ARMS Arms’ Lengths (Including sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Sconce Five Arms in White - IN STOCK!
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. B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Medium Snail Ceiling Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, 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 More Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

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 More Lighting

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 dro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Serge Mouille - Agrafee Desk Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
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 More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Serge Mouille - Spider Sconce with Three Arms in White - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
With three stationary arms projecting from the central mount into the room, this lamp becomes a reference point while illuminating the surroundings. Each lamp head tilts and revolves...
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Large 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Chrome

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Desk Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
Unique for the Antony Desk lamp, Serge Mouille designed a sloping arm with an angled top attaching to the shade. All atop a round base. Brass swive...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

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 More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Small Snail Ceiling Lamp in White
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Serge Mouille - Black or White Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The one arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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 More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with Four Arms in White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This sconce is designed so that one short and one long arm rotate at the same time creating a unique effect with illumination. Shades pivot in place. Switches located on mounting pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Serge Mouille - Spider Sconce with 7 Arms in White or Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The largest of the spider sconces, this lamp is not only unique in its design but equally impressive in an installation where it is the focal point of th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

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 More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Spider Sconce with 5 Arms in Black or 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. B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Serge Mouille More Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille more lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Serge Mouille more lighting 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 more lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 257 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original more lighting 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 more lighting by Editions Serge Mouille , Charlotte Perriand, and Nemo Lighting. Prices for Serge Mouille more lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $47,580, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,963.

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