1958 Ceiling Lamp Perforated for Artimeta Soest Holland
By Artimeta
Located in Biella, IT
Design in year '58 ceiling lamp for Artimeta Soest Holland lamp is in perforated metal lacquered white-cream in perfect condition measure height 30 inches, diameter 18".
Metal, Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mategot Style Illuminated Mirror Artimeta Soest
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Artimeta was the Dutch distributor of Mategot products in the 1950s. This illuminated mirror was clearly influenced by the works of Mategot.
Glass
$1,381Sale Price|20% Off
Floris Fiedeldij Swivel Arm Wall Lamp Artimeta, 1960s
By Floris H. Fiedeldij, Artimeta
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice design by Floris Fideldij for Artimeta Soest Holland 1960s. Simple and perfect working Swivel arm wall lamp.
Metal
Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp Artimeta 1960s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Den Haag, NL
Design by Floris Fideldij for Artimeta Soest Holland 1960s featuring a nickel-plated telescoping arm on two joints and its original industrial gray paint.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Demon Trolley for Artimeta France Carts Bar Desserte
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Iconic and Rare Orginal Mathieu Matégot DEMON serving trolley or bar cart. Produced by Artimeta Soest in the 1950s and finished in a striking /black/white color combination.
Metal
Rare Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mathieu Matégot designed many products for this Dutch company Artimeta Soest.
Metal
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot Metal Black and White Bookstand for Artimeta, 1956
By Mathieu Matégot, Tomado, Artimeta
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mathieu Matégot designed many products for this Dutch company Artimeta Soest. Designer Background: Mathieu Matégot Mathieu Matégot was a visionary Hungarian-French designer and arch...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Lugano floor lamp by H. Klingele for Artimeta Holland, 1957
By H. Klingele 1
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Klingele. Manufacturer: Artimeta, Braamweg 43, Soest, The Netherlands. Other versions: This Artimeta Lugano tripod cocoon floor lamp was made in several versions.It is often suggeste...
Metal
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 4.34 in
Modernist Folded Magazine Stand, by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Soest, 1950s
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Schagen, NL
The piece was designed by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Soest, circa 1955. It remains in a good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use (see: images).
Metal
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Mathieu Matégot Attributed Coat Rack for Artimeta the Netherlands, 1950s
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Mathieu Matégot attributed coat rack for Artimeta the Netherlands, 1950s. In the 1950s there was a collaboration between Artimeta Soest and Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
First Edition H. Klingle Lugano Floor Lamp for Artimeta, 1957
By Artimeta, H. Klingele 1
Located in Brussels, BE
First edition of a Rare and beautiful floor lamp designed by H. Klingele for Artimeta Soest, Hollanf 1957. This floor lamp, model Lugano, has a black lacquered metal frame with very ...
Metal
Unavailable
H 14.17 in W 15.75 in D 16.69 in
1950s Mathieu Mategot / and or Floris Fiedeldij Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful magazine rack from mid-1950s by the company of Artimeta from Soest, The Netherlands. This design is often attributed to Mathieu Matégot who designed for Artimeta in this era.
Metal
Tivoli Floor Lamp - Floris Fiedeldij
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The 'Tivoli' floor lamp was designed in 1956 by Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta in Soest. An interesting design, clean lines, semi-open circular base, beautifully detailed hinge with a...
Metal
Dutch Design armchair by Dick Lookman
By Dick Lookman
Located in Den Bommel, NL
This armchair was designed for Artimeta International Soest. This chair was sold by the exclusive design shop "Metz & co" in The Hague and Amsterdam.
Metal
Artimeta Soest Floor Lamp
By Floris H. Fiedeldij, Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artimeta Soest Red Enameled Metal Hood with Black Wire Frame by Floris Fiedeldij, 1956.
Metal
Floris Fiedeldij Illuminated Mirror by Artimeta Soest
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floris Fiedeldij Illuminated Mirror by Artimeta Soest. Made in Holland, circa 1960s. Glass and steel frame.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot magazine holder For Artimeta Soest 1960s x
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Nice bright Red color The magazine holder is designed by Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta, Soest in the early sixties. The condition is good, see the detail photos.
Metal
Floris Fiedeldij Magazine Table Artimeta Soest Holland, 1955
By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare side or magazine table designed by Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta Soest, Holland 1955. This rare table has a solid steel frame, black lacquered.
Metal
Floris Fiedeldij illuminated Mirror for Artimeta Soest, 1960
By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice square mirror designed by Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta Soest, Holland 1960. This is for a rare square version of this mirror with golden die gut folded metal back, illumin...
Glass
Floris H. Fiedeldij Slate Side Table for Artimeta Soest
By Artimeta
Located in London, GB
Minimalist slate and steel side table or small coffee table designed by Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta Soest, Holland in the 1960s. A dark slate top sits atop a black steel frame.
Slate, Metal
Sold
H 16.54 in W 40.56 in L 16.54 in
Floris Fiedeldij Magazine-Coffee Table for Artimeta Soest Holland, 1955
By Artimeta, Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in The Hague, NL
Coffee table or magazine table designed by Floris Fiedeldij for Artimeta Soest, Holland, 1955. This rare table has a solid steel frame, black lacquered.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Flower Pot for Artimeta Soest, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice folded black metal flower pot, by Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta Soest, 1955. This is for a rare and original plié (typical for Matégot) flower pot.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Magazine Stand Artimeta Soest, 1960
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice magazine rack designed by Mathieu Mategot and manufatured by Artimeta Soest, Holland, 1960. Artimeta made some licensed products from Mategot during the 1960s, some of them...
Metal
Sold
H 7.88 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
A Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack ‘Ideaal’ Model 110 for Artimeta Soest, Netherlands
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Hitchin, England
An ‘Ideaal’ Model 110 coat rack designed by Mathieu Matégot for Dutch company Artimeta Soest during the 1950s. The set retains all hooks and coat hangers and is the larger of the two...
Steel
Artimeta Soest Perforated Mirror Lamp in Orange
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orange enameled perforated metal frame with back lit mirror and pull string switch. Gold accents. Mirror diameter 13.75." In original condition with slight wear around edges consiste...
Metal
Dutch Arch Floor lamp by Artimeta Soest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remember we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, we can not put everything on 1stdibs, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, ask...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack for Artimeta Soest, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coat rack designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Artimeta (Netherland), circa 1950. Perforated, lacquered metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
Early Artimeta Rattan Basket
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1940's woven rattan basket is made by Artimeta-Soest. The enameled metal frame with rattan wrapped handles and sweet little wooden feet.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Coat Rack for Artimeta
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice coat rack designed by Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta Soest, Holland 1950. This is a licensed product by Artimeta Soest who could make the Mategot products in Holland, documen...
Metal
Artimeta Wire Frame Dining Chairs, Holland, 1970
By Artimeta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Often sold as Pastoe but this is documented Artimeta Soest. Very nice green cushions (other color available if wanted).
Chrome
1950's Dutch Perforated Metal Wall Mirrors
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot Style perforated Metal Circular back lit Wall Mirror with Pull String Switch By Artimeta Soest. Priced Individually.
Mirror
Midcentury Wall Lamps by Artimeta, circa 1950s
By Artimeta
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury wall lamps by Artimeta, circa 1950s - Price is per light (2 available) - Nickel plated brass arms - Fully articulated, swing out - Aluminium shades - Takes E27 fitt...
Steel
Mathieu Matégot 'Demon' Trolley for Artimeta, 1950s
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Iconic and rare Mathieu Matégot DEMON serving trolley or bar cart. Produced by Artimeta Soest in the 1950s and finished in a striking red/black/yellow color combination.
Metal
Dutch Illuminated Mirror In The Manner Of Lien Vautrin 1950
By Artimeta
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice wall mirror by Artimeta, Soest. Wall lit mirror with amazing light effect.
Metal
Artimeta Counter Balance Floor Lamp 1958
By Floris H. Fiedeldij
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic counter balance floorlamp designed by Fiedeldij for Artimeta, Soest 1958. This lamp has a grey weighted foot, black metal and, nickel plater bar and fifties yellow shade.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Perforated Magazine Rack
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Painted Mathieu Mategot Perforated Magazine Rack for Artimeta Soest in Very Original Condition with Visible Wear.
Metal
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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