36 - Serge MOUILLE (1922–1988)

Serge MOUILLE (1922–1988) "Angled Wall Sconce with Two Swiveling Arms" Model created in 1954. A rare wall sconce featuring two articulated light arms and two adjustable reflectors made of aluminum and black-lacquered metal. Ball joints in patinated gilded brass. H: 110 cm, L: 180 cm (minor dents, signs of wear) A rare steerable wall light designed by Serge Mouille in 1954, featuring two articulated light arms topped with black and white lacquered aluminum reflectors that can be adjusted. Burnished and gilded brass ball joints. H: 43.31 inches, L: 70.87 inches (minor dents, scratches from use) Bibliography: - Pierre Emile Pralus: “Serge Mouille, un classique français,” Les Éditions du Mont Thou, 2006; model reproduced and referenced on pages 143, 170–171, - Patrick Favardin: “Les décorateurs des Années 50,” Paris 2002, model reproduced on page 157. - *La Maison française*, issue 158, June 1962, model reproduced on page 121. - *Plaisir de France*, October 1959, model reproduced as part of a set on page 68. - *Mobilier et Décoration*, No. 2, March 1959, model reproduced on page 31. - *Mobilier et Décoration*, No. 9, 1956, model reproduced on page 32. - *Techniques et Architecture*, No. 64, November 1956, model reproduced on page 33. - *Le Décor d'aujourd'hui*, No. 103, 1956, model reproduced on page 243; - *Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui*, No. 106, September 1956, model reproduced on the wall of a display on page 351. - *Architecture française*, No. 159, October 1955, model reproduced on page 8. - *Revue des Arts ménagers*, No. 70, October 1955, model reproduced on page 54. - *La Maison française*, No. 86, April 1955, design reproduced on page 35. - *Mobilier et Décoration*, No. 9, December 1954, design reproduced on page 404. - *Elle*, Issue 443, June 1954, design reproduced on page 59. - *La Maison française*, Issue 80, August 1954, design reproduced on page 6. - *Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui*, issue 86, April 1954, model reproduced on the wall of a set on page 200. - *Le Décor d'Aujourd'hui*, issue 86, March 1954, model reproduced on page 200. - *Art et Décoration*, issue 39, 1954, design reproduced on page 2. Museum Holdings: - One example is held in the collections of the MAD (Musée des Arts Décoratifs—Paris) under inventory number 49441.