Correction: Serge Mouille

House Beautiful Sept. 2007, Photo by Don Freeman
Hi all! I wanted to make a correction to an earlier post I did about the very beautiful light fixtures designed by Serge Mouille. I recently received a very nice email from the Jean-Philippe, a representative for the Serge Mouille company. Jean Philippe kindly supplied the correct information regarding the representation for the Serge Mouille light fixtures in the USA:

"Hi Katie,I read your entire blog "David Weeks vs. Serge Mouille" and your input is very interesting. However, I need to bring a correction as to who is representing the Mouille licensed re-edition in the USA. "Inside Modern Living" represents the re-edition in Canada only. The USA is being covered by GUERIDON, a New York based store selling European mid-century furniture. Gin Mouille contracted GUERIDON to be both her representative and distributor for the USA. I think it would be nice if you could redirect your link to http://www.gueridon.com/.I will leave the debate of David Weeks vs. Serge Mouille open. Representing the Mouille lighting collection, my input would not be partial of course. Even though David Weeks admitted to me of being "very inspired" by the Serge Mouille lamps, he still designed lamps of his own without copying them. Congratulations for your blog, it brings an interesting comparison between the lamps I had never seen before. Jean-Philippe "

Thank you to Jean Philippe!

David Weeks vs. Serge Mouille?!?

So I have been planning this post on David Weeks and Serge Mouille light fixtures for awhile now because I sort of love them. They are kind of Calder mobile-ish go anywhere sorts of light fixtures. And then I open my new House Beautiful and in my favorite house in the issue, the owner and designer Betsy Brown has BOTH a vintage Serge AND a David Weeks:

Here is the classic floor lamp by French Deco master Serge Mouille. The ikat covered bergere and cowhide rug along with the sculptural quality of the lamp is brilliant!

And here is the David Weeks for Pucci International as a bedside sconce in white. (You sort of have to squint to see it. It's in front of the window.) This is a bedroom I could call home. Mixing this fixture with the gilt mirror and old limed plank floors is just perfect to me! House Beautiful Sept. 2007, Photos by Don Freeman

Working with designer Blathnaid Behan, the owners of this London Victorian house are lucky to own a Serge Mouille. Again, a great combination of contemporary and traditional. Elle Decor, April 2007, Photos by Simon Upton

This Dining Room by another one of my design crushes Vicente Wolf and associate David Rogel features a David Weeks fixture in white. I am thinking the white is my preference. Metropolitan Home, February 2007; Photos by, the man himself, Vicente Wolf!

This Malibu, CA house was designed by another favorite of mine, Madeline Stuart. Again, Love the David Weeks fixture. (But, dare I ask, what's with the furry bean bag chair?!). Elle Decor , Jul/Aug 2007, Photos by Dominique Vorillon

And Steven Gambrel! I just can't get enough! Mr. Gambrel has used a large David Weeks which really makes this dining room happen. House and Garden November 2003. Photos by William Abrnowicz

And here is a chandelier by Serge Mouille in a dining room by designer Tse yun Chu. Metropolitan Home, July/Aug. 2007, Photos by Antoine Bootz (isn't that a fun name?)

And last, this contemporary dining room features a custom David Weeks fixture. Interior Design by David Oldroyd of Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates. Metropolitan Magazine April 2007, Photos by John Ellis.

So, which do you prefer? The David Weeks or the vintage Serge Mouille? Is David the new Serge? Or is Serge the one and only?

The Serge Mouille fixtures have become so rare that his spouse, Gin Mouille, has introduced a new edition, stamped, numbered, and represented exclusively by Inside Modern Living. To find out more visit the website.

Also, visit David Weeks Studio and see his other creations in furniture and whimsical accessories.

P.S. I was enjoying all of the latest in the blogosphere tonight and came across a happy coincidence on the blog of House of Beauty and Culture. We have both posted on the subject of Serge Mouille. I hope you visit their post since it is all about the history of Serge Mouille. Definately information worth reading! AND their wonderful blog is a Must See!