Important French Mid-Century Modern 'Baghdad' Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Mid-century table lamp or desk lamp in black enameled perforated metal by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
20th Century, Mathieu Mategot Table Lamp mod. Baghdad
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here we have the table lamp model "Baghdad" designed by Mathieu Mategot in 1950 circa, in perforated steel and brass.
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Red perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Original European socket with new wiring for US. Great condition. Ma...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Red and Black "Baghdad" Mid-CenturyTable Lamps by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful pair of "Baghdad" table lamps by French designer Mathieu Matégot, rare and collectible pieces.
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Mathieu Matégot Black Baghdad Lamp by Atelier Matégot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Tokyo, JP
A three-dimensionally designed table lamp "Baghdad" that is made of punching metal and folded like origami.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Baghdad Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baghdad table lamp by Mathieu Matégot. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1950s.
Brass, Aluminum
Mathieu Mategot Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Table Lamp by Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001)
French Perforated Metal Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A rare "Baghdad" table lamp designed by the notable Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s in his staple enamelled perforated metal.
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Black Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Black perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Original European socket with new wiring for US. Great condition. ...
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot White Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. White perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Original European socket with new wiring for US. Great condition. ...
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Black Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Black perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Original European socket with new wiring for US. Great condition. ...
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Yellow Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" lamp. Yellow perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Original European socket with new wiring for US. Great condition. ...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Perforated Metal and Brass "Baghdad" Table Lamp after Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century vintage "Baghdad" table or desk lamp after Mathieu Matégot made of perforated steel and brass in red.
Steel, Brass, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Perforated Metal and Brass "Baghdad" Table Lamp after Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare "Baghdad" table or desk lamp, after Mathieu Matégot, made of perforated steel and brass in black.
Steel, Brass, Sheet Metal
Sold
H 14.57 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp France, circa 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare "Baghdad" table lamp designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1954.
Steel, Brass, Sheet Metal
Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Baghdad" Lamp. Red perforated metal. Illuminates beautifully. Old welding and patina. Great condition.
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Mategot Red Metal Baghdad Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Baghdad lamp is one of Mathieu Mategot’s (1910-2001) most famous designs, created in 1954. This lamp is a Mathieu Mategot Atelier production (second half of the 20th century). Mo...
Metal
New Baghdad Table by Ezri Tarazi
Located in New York, NY
The aluminum contours are assembled to represent Iraq's capital, Baghdad. Tarazi designed the table so that the most recognizable features of the city, the Tigris river and the m...
Mathieu Mategot Baghdad Table Lamp, c. 1954
Located in London, GB
This lamp has been vetted by various art world processionals, most recently for the Olympia Art and Antiques fair in London, www.olympia-art-antiques.com LITERATURE Patrick Favard...
Brass
"Baghdad" lamp by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
"Baghdad" table lamp in folded and lacquered metal by Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001).
Metal
Baghdad Lamp after Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, Greater London
Rare and sculptural Baghdad table lamp, the original designed in a very limited edition in 1954 by Mathieu Matégot, France featuring his signature "Rigitulle."
Metal
Black Baghdad Lamp after Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, Greater London
Rare and sculptural black Baghdad table lamp, the original designed in a very limited edition in 1954 by Mathieu Matégot, France featuring his signature "Rigitulle."
Metal
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