Glamtiques: Three-Arm Floor Lamp

Born in Paris in 1922, Serge Mouille had a natural talented for design. He was accepted to the master silversmith diploma program at the Paris School of Applied Arts at the early age of 15. After graduating in 1941, he became an apprentice to mentor Gilbert Lacroix before starting his own studio. He drew on his expertise in metalwork and interest in anatomy in his designs, crafting every lamp by hand.

Serge Mouille quickly became one of the French design elite, winning multiple awards for his work. In 1955, he was inducted into both the French National Art Society and the Society of Decorative Artists. After over a decade of excellence in lighting design, he returned to his original passion, silversmithing. He spent the remainder of his life teaching at the Paris School of Applied Arts before his death in 1988.

Serge Mouille's Three-Arm Floor Lamp is perhaps his greatest achievement. Inspired by the female form, each of the three arms end in an aluminum "nipple"-shaped shade. This design was as functional as it was aesthetic, maximizing the reflective quality of the bulbs while hiding the wiring - an idea often imitated in mass-market designs in the late 1950s. The sleek body rises from a triangular base, with three bent arms at different heights. Brass swivels allow each head to tilt and move, producing purposeful, gentle light.

This versatile design is reflected in an entire collection of models, including wall sconces and ceiling lights that blend effortlessly into interiors of all styles.