Serge MOUILLE (1922-1988) Wall lamp with 2 pivoting arms, the model designed around [1953-54]. each bar is finished with a swivelling bulb cover. The square plate has two integrated switches and the bent tubular light arms are in black lacquered metal. The light covers are made of aluminium, lacquered black on the outside and white on the inside. The original clamping cleats and ball joints are in varnished brass. Early 1950s edition. Used condition, slight oxidation on the arms, very slight scattered knocks, small pitting on the large lampshade, Height: 78.5 cm, Length of longest arm with bulb cap: 180cm (+ 30cm return) Length of shortest arm with bulb cover: 97 cm (+ 30cm return) Maximum wingspan: 270 cm approx, Provenance : Private collection in the Jura. Bibliography : - Pierre Emile Pralus Serge Mouille, un classique français (a French classic) Les Editions du Mont Thou, Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or, 2006. The drawing of our model is reproduced on page 66, and other proofs of our model are reproduced on pages 79, 122 and 171. - Collective - Jean Prouvé/Serge Mouille, deux maîtres du métal Catalogue of the exhibition held in May 1985 at the De Lorenzo Gallery in New York, then in the autumn at the Alan and Christine Counord Gallery in Paris, bilingual edition of the two galleries, Paris, 1985. Drawing of the model reproduced on page 124 and identical model reproduced on page 125. - Alan et Christine Counord Serge Mouille Luminaires 1953-1962 Edition Galerie 1950, Paris, 1983. Model drawing reproduced on page 28 and identical model reproduced on page 32. - Patrick Favardin Le Style 50 Un moment de l'Art français Editions Sous le Vent-Vilo, Paris, 1987. Drawing of model reproduced on page 62.