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What is a French garden called?
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A French formal garden is called the jardin à la française. It's an asymmetrical style of garden based on the notion of imposing order on nature. The French garden became popular on a monumental scale in 17th century France. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden furniture.
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Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower pot stand and ashtray designed in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
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MidCentury Modern White Metal French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Plant stand designed in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mathieu MATEGOT French Mid-century Plant Stand, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century Iron Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s.
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Materials
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1950s French Wood Plant Stand, Patinated Finish, Multi-Tiered Design
Located in High Point, NC
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French Style 1950s Plant Stand
Located in Sharon, CT
A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint.
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Materials
Steel
Matégot metal plant stand, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Perforated metal plant stand attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s.
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