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Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot Coffee Table "Copacabana", circa 1955, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century Mathieu Matégot coffee table "Copacabana". Made with steel. Enameled in white. Very
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Glass Mathieu Matégot Coffee Table, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Coffee table with metal structure lacquered in black with glass top and magazine rack perforated
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Crystal, Sheet Metal

Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, BE
Model Canasta by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1960. Coffee table with four square section legs covered
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot
Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Coffee Table Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee table from the 1950's, lacquered black metal frame and perforated metal magazine rack
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
Coffee Table Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
H 16.54 in W 40.95 in D 17.33 in
Kangouru Coffe Table by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Kangouru coffee table designed in 1954 by French designer Mathieu Matégot and edited by Gubi in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kangouru Coffe Table by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
Kangouru Coffe Table by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
H 15.75 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in
Mathieu Mategot Tripod Coffee Table / Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Soho, London, GB
Occasional table with magazine rack by Mathieu Mategot (France circa 1955). The table is made in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Sheet Metal

Mathieu Matégot White Rectangular Perforated Metal Coffee Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York City, NY
Mathieu Matégot white rectangular perforated metal coffee table, France, mid-20th century Simple
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mategot Rare Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare table by Mathieu Mategot, France, 1956 Engraved fiber ciment, glass, metal, brass
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mategot Rare Table
Mategot Rare Table
H 11 in W 25 in D 16 in
Mathieu Matégot Black Coffee Table / Telephone Holder, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern black coffee table and telephone holder designed by Mathieu Matégot
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s French Coffee Table in a manner of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
French coffee table from the 1950s with a magazine rack. Structure in brass and black enameled
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Attributed to Mathieu Matégot. Rare Black Lacquered and Brass Round Coffee Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful coffee table is made of black lacquered and brass with a glass shelf on top. This
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large French Minimalist Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless, stunningly pure design statement: A French Mid-Century Modern coffee table
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Woven Rattan, Wicker and Iron Two-Tier Round Coffee Table, Matégot, France 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century coffee or side table in woven rattan, wicker and enameled black iron. This
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Mathieu Matégot French Midcentury Small Bar Table, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury small bar table by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s. Metal and perforated metal. Measures
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

In the Style of Mathieu Matégot, Black Lacquered Metal and Brass Small Coffee Ta
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice small round coffee table is made of black lacquered metal and brass with a round
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Terrasse TABLE, by MATHIEU MATEGOT, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
Matégot, France 1950. This table, wich appears very aerial and graphic, has a real strong decorative input
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Shelves in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Shelves in the style of Mathieu Matégot Manufactured in France, circa 1950. In good condition
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Shelves in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
Shelves in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
No Reserve
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 7.88 in
Mathieu Matégot Model Gin. Rare Green 2 Wheels Cocktail trolley
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Serving table in perforated sheet metal or rigitule by Mathieu Matégot by Ateliers Mathieu Mategot
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Cut Steel

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Freeform MODERNIST Side or COFFEE TABLE France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
A small coffee or side table, Modernist, Reconstruction, Free-Form, superb structure in black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Rattan and Black Metal Tripod Coffee Table France 1950
By Raoul Guys, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rattan and black metal round tripod coffee table from France circa 1950 featuring hand-woven rattan
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Amazing Coffee or Side Table
By Rupert Nikoll, Hans Kögl, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful coffee or side table from the 1970s. Wonderful design and an asset to any
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Pine

Amazing Coffee or Side Table
Amazing Coffee or Side Table
H 18.12 in Dm 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Rectangle Coffee Table by Freda Diamond Mesh Shelf Wire Legs
By Pacific Iron, Arbuck, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rectangle Coffee Table by Freda Diamond Mesh Shelf Wire Legs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Lovely Wicker Coffee or Side Table
By Franz Hagenauer, J.T. Kalmar, Mathieu Matégot, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful coffee or side table from the 1950s. Wonderful design and an asset to any
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Nesting / Coffee Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
perforated steel by Mathieu Matégot. The pieces are enameled black. The tables represent the essence of the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculpture Coffee Table by Gianni Arosio. Italy, 1990s
By Arosio Milano
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern sculpture cocktail coffee low table in wood marquetry, glass top by the
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Glass

4 x Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
elevate your space further? Pair these lounge chairs with a sleek coffee table and a plush rug for a cozy
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Vintage 1950s French Rustic Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Metallic Thread

Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Onyx Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a two-part coffee table. In the style of Mathieu Matégot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Wrought Iron

Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Onyx Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a two-part coffee table. In the style of Mathieu Matégot.     
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Wrought Iron

Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Onyx Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a two-part coffee table. In the style of Mathieu Matégot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Wrought Iron

Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Onyx Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a two-part coffee table. In the style of Mathieu Matégot.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Onyx, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pair of Half Moon Coffee Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Coffee tables "Half Moon" by Mathieu Matégot composed of perforated sheet metal and lacquered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Tropique Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Tropique Table designed by Mathieu Mategot circa 1955. Edited by Ateliers Mathieu Matégot. Black
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Tropique Table
Mathieu Mategot Tropique Table
H 20.67 in W 16.93 in
Domino Table Designed by Mathieu Matégot Black and Yellow Metal, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Domino coffee tables by Mathieu Matégot in brass, black and yellow lacquered perforated
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional Modern Curved Base Coffee or Cocktail Table in the Manner of Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An exceptional, modern, curved base coffee or cocktail table in perforated metal in the manner of
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Late 20th Century French Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mathieu Mategot Coffee Tables, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Mathieu Mategot coffee tables. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot. France, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mathieu Matégot Coffee Table, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot, Demilune Coffee Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and very rare pair of demilune (half-moon) coffee table by Mathieu Mategot, France, circa
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mathieu Mategot, Demilune Coffee Table
Mathieu Mategot, Demilune Coffee Table
H 16.75 in W 22 in D 11 in
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stratford, CT
Rare coffee table by Mathieu Mategot. Black metal/frame, signature rigitule tray in yellow, and a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
H 15 in W 17.25 in D 36.5 in
1950s Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s coffee table by Mathieu Matégot, in enamelled metal and black metal.
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot
1950s Coffee Table by Mathieu Matégot
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
French Mathieu Matégot Style Coffee Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Austin, TX
French coffee table in the style of Mathieu Matégot made of black lacquered steel and featuring
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Steel, Sheet Metal

French Mathieu Matégot Style Coffee Table
French Mathieu Matégot Style Coffee Table
H 16.25 in W 43.25 in D 19 in
Mathieu Matégot 'Bellevue' Coffee Table, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Bellevue' coffee table designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Bellevue Coffee Table, circa 1955, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Mathieu Matégot round coffee table, circa 1955, France. 'Bellevue' model. Black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Kangourou Tables
By Patrice Matégot, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nesting tables, model Kangourou, designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by his son Patrice
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mathieu Matégot Kangourou Tables
Mathieu Matégot Kangourou Tables
H 15.75 in W 18.9 in D 7.09 in
Documented Mid-Century Canasta Coffee Table Mathieu Mategot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
"Canasta" coffee table designed in the late 1950s or early 1960s by French designer Mathieu Mategot
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

French Coffee Table and Magazine Rack attributed to Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Pasadena, CA
This mid-century modern coffee table features some of celebrated French designer Mathieu Mategot
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Copacabana Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot Copacabana Table. Enameled steel, France, 1955.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Bellevue Table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal and glass "Bellevue" coffee table by Mathieu Matégot for Atelier Matégot. Made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Perforated Metal Cocktail Table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patinated circular coffee table by Mathieu Matégot. Made in France, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1951 ‘Mathieu Matégot Breakfast Table Perforated Iron
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Perforated iron table says breakfast Measures: Height 25cm Length 67 cm Width 33 cm Artist
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1951 ‘Mathieu Matégot Breakfast Table Perforated Iron
1951 ‘Mathieu Matégot Breakfast Table Perforated Iron
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H 9.85 in W 26.38 in D 13 in
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very minimalist iron base and clear glass top coffee table.
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Coffee table by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stratford, CT
Coffee table; rare configuration with two black opaline shelves (top glass is usually transparent).
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20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee table by Mathieu Matégot
Coffee table by Mathieu Matégot
H 17 in W 35 in D 19 in
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Four post iron coffee table with thick rounded-edge glass on top. Brass accents secure the glass
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron, Brass

Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
H 16.5 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Pasadena, CA
The tiles show beautiful shades of white and red/brown.
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
H 16 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Coffee table att. to Mathieu Mategot
Located in Pasadena, CA
A long coffee table with a wrought iron base and an oak top.On side there is a removable
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Coffee table att. to Mathieu Mategot
Coffee table att. to Mathieu Mategot
H 16.5 in W 52 in D 21 in
Mathieu Mategot Extra Dry Trolley, circa 1952
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Extra Dry trolley designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Red Metal Coffee Table by Mathieu Mategot
Located in NYC, NY
A punched metal red painted table.
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Vintage 1950s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

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Mategot Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mategot coffee table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mategot coffee table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are many kinds of the mategot coffee table you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mategot coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mategot coffee table over the years, but those crafted by Mathieu Matégot and Patrice Matégot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mategot Coffee Table?

Prices for a mategot coffee table start at $1 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $4,218.

Finding the Right coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You

As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.

Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.

It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.

Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.

If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.

Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”

Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.

Questions About Mategot Coffee Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table should generally be lower than a couch. However, the top of the table should only be slightly lower than the couch to maintain a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to choose a table no more than one inch shorter than your sofa's seat height. Explore a large collection of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The average height of a coffee table is around 16 to 18 inches. Designers typically choose this height to create a balance between coffee tables and sofas. The average seat height of sofas is 17 to 18 inches, and experts typically recommend that coffee tables be no more than 1 inch shorter than sofa-seat height. Explore a diverse assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best coffee table for a sectional can be a round coffee table, particularly with respect to U-shaped sectionals. The circular design creates a sense of balance in small spaces and renders it easy for guests to move to and fro, especially when surrounded by chairs. Find a collection of antique and vintage coffee tables on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tall coffee table is usually called exactly that — a tall coffee table. Coffee tables, also referred to as cocktail tables, are generally designed to sit at or below the sofa's seat height. These tables may come in a range of sizes, but they are often between 16 and 18 inches high and are designed in a variety of lengths and widths. They’re meant to provide a practical table-top surface that complements your living room layout. (A tall version might also be suitable for use as a dining table.) Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tall coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To date a Lane coffee table, look for the serial number on the underside of the piece. On most Lane coffee tables, reading the number from right to left will tell you the date that the table was manufactured. For example, a serial number that says 852140 would have been produced on April 12, 1958. Founded in Virginia in the early 20th century, Lane is largely known for its cedar chests and innovative mid-century modern designs. Find a variety of Lane coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The best height for a coffee table is around 1 to 2 inches lower than the seat height of the adjacent sofa. Most sofas feature seat heights of around 17 or 18 inches. As a result, the most common height for coffee tables is 15 to 17 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of coffee tables.