Clamp Lamp with 2 Ball-and-Socket Joints by Serge Mouille, 1958

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The model "stapled two ball joints" is emblematic of Serge Mouille's work. It is described and illustrated in the works devoted to it, in particular the book "Serge Mouille, A French Classic" by Pierre Emile Pralus, Edition du Mont Thou (p. 65, 133 and 208).

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Designer	Serge Mouille
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year of Production	1958
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Literature Sources	Pierre Emile Pralus, 'Serge Mouille, un classique Français' du Mont Thou, 2006, pages 65, 133 and 208
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Vintage, Art Deco, Design Classics
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	GXF-391622
Materials	Aluminum, Brass, Galvanized Metal
Color	Black
Width	33 cm 13.0 inch
Depth	29 cm 11.4 inch
Height	63 cm 24.8 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Designer

Serge Mouille

Designer Serge Mouille was born in 1922 in Paris. He earned his master silversmith diploma in 1941 from the École des Arts Appliqués in Paris, studying under sculptor and silversmith Gilbert Lacroix, for whom, on graduation, he went to work as an assistant. In 1945, he began teaching at the École des Arts Appliqués and established his own metalworking studio, where he designed chandeliers , sconces , and hand rails, and, beginning in the 1950s, a variety of standing and wall-mounted lamps and sconces, for which he is arguably best known. Many of his angular, almost insect-like designs during this period had sculptural, even kinetic qualities. Notable pieces include his Three-Arm Floor Lamp (1952), Flammes (1954), Saturn (1958), as well as the Colonnes floor lamp collection (1962), which embraced the newest lighting technology of the time—fluorescent tubes. During the late 1950s, Mouille also designed jewelry as well as institutional lighting for a variety of clients, including schools in Marseilles and Strasbourg and the modernist cathedral in Bizerte, Tunisia.

In 1955, Mouille became a member of the French National Art Society, was invited to join the Société des Artistes Décorateurs, and was awarded the Charles Plumet prize. In 1958, he received a Diploma of Honor at the Brussels Expo. By 1964, he had stopped producing lighting and spent his remaining years designing jewelry and teaching at the École des Arts Appliqués. He passed away in 1988.