
Serge Mouille (1922–1988) was a French industrial designer and master metalworker whose work remains a defining reference in modern lighting. Born in Paris, Mouille developed an early fascination with nature, studying the structures of plants and animals that would later inform the organic language of his designs. He studied metallurgy and silversmithing at the École des Arts Appliqués before establishing his own metalworking studio in 1941.
Mouille turned to lighting in the early 1950s, developing his iconic lamps through a refined dialogue between metal, movement, and proportion. Characterized by slender black steel arms and sculptural shades, his designs brought balance and animation to interiors. Exhibited at the Steph Simon Gallery and recognized with major awards, his work is celebrated for its technical precision, sculptural elegance, and enduring modernity. His lamps remain influential today, continuing to be produced according to his original methods.











