Designed by: Serge Mouille
Manufactured by: Serge Mouille
Throughout the 1950s Serge Mouille designed large, angular, insect-like ceiling-mounted and standing lamps with several arms along with smaller wall-sconces - all engender a kinetic, sculptural aesthetic that evoke a movement. Mouille 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 legendary Steph Simon Gallery in Paris that also exhibited the work of Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi, and Jean Luce. Mouille's designs have been widely exhibited and are included in the permanent collections of New York's Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Pompidou, Paris.
Noted here is the Esgargot suspension light on stem. As its name suggests, the inspiration was the form of a snail, Light illuminates through the open pattern of this unique shade as well as reflects upward to the ceiling. Available in two sizes - petit (small) and grand (large) - along with a choice of black or white finish; interior shade is white. Lamp includes a certificate of authenticity by the manufacturer. Manufactured by Serge Mouille in France.
Qualify for trade pricing? Contact us regarding trade discounts.
Designed in 1955.
Petit Version:
23.6" Diameter, 7.9" H (Diffuser)
15.7" H (Ceiling to Diffuser Base)
3.2" Diameter (Canopy)
Grand:
36.6" Diameter, 10.6" H (Diffuser)
23.6" H (Ceiling to Diffuser Base)
3.2" Diameter (Canopy)
Designed by: Serge Mouille
Manufactured by: Serge Mouille
Throughout the 1950s Serge Mouille designed large, angular, insect-like ceiling-mounted and standing lamps with several arms along with smaller wall-sconces - all engender a kinetic, sculptural aesthetic that evoke a movement. Mouille 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 legendary Steph Simon Gallery in Paris that also exhibited the work of Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi, and Jean Luce. Mouille's designs have been widely exhibited and are included in the permanent collections of New York's Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Pompidou, Paris.
Noted here is the Esgargot suspension light on stem. As its name suggests, the inspiration was the form of a snail, Light illuminates through the open pattern of this unique shade as well as reflects upward to the ceiling. Available in two sizes - petit (small) and grand (large) - along with a choice of black or white finish; interior shade is white. Lamp includes a certificate of authenticity by the manufacturer. Manufactured by Serge Mouille in France.
Qualify for trade pricing? Contact us regarding trade discounts.
Designed in 1955.
Petit Version:
23.6" Diameter, 7.9" H (Diffuser)
15.7" H (Ceiling to Diffuser Base)
3.2" Diameter (Canopy)
Grand:
36.6" Diameter, 10.6" H (Diffuser)
23.6" H (Ceiling to Diffuser Base)
3.2" Diameter (Canopy)
