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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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mategot Plant Stand
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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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Ateliers Mathieu Matégot Triple Plant Stand Jardiniere Flower Stand Cache Pot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Triple plant stand in yellow and black metal expanded. Manufactured by "Les Ateliers Matégot".
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Vintage 1950s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Mategot pair of tripod plant stands, rigidule, 1950's
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in BELFORT, FR
Rare 1950's Mathieu Mategot pair of tripod plant stands, in white metal, with patina.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Three-planter metal plant stand by Mathieu Matégot circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant mid-century plant stand was designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Minimalistic Bamboo Metal Planter Plant Stand Matégot Style, France, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist bamboo and metal plant pot stand Origin: France Decade: 1960s Description: This original modernist plant pot stand element was produced ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Rattan
1960s Modernist Mategot Style Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist metal planter pot vase Description: This original modernist plant pot vase was produced in the 1960s in France. It is made of white lacquered metal with...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot
$1,157Sale Price|25% Off
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
Modernist metal Mategot Style Vase Flower Pot Plant Stands Element, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist metal planter vase element Description: This original modernist planter vase element vase was produced in the 1950s in France. It is made of white lacquered me...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
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
Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases by Mathieu Mategot Attr., France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two modernist metal plant pots. Design: attributed to Mathieu Mategot Origin: France Description: This original set of two modernist plant pots vases was p...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases by Mathieu Mategot Attr., France, 1950
$835Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases by Mathieu Mategot Attr., France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two modernist metal plant pots. Design: Attributed to Mathieu Mategot Origin: France Description: This original set of two modernist plant...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of two brass Flower Pot Plant Stands by Mathieu Mategot Attr., France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two modernist metal plant pots. Design: attributed to Mathieu Mategot Origin: France Description: This original set of twomodernist plant pots vases was pr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Brass
55cm Minimalistic DIABOLO Metal and walnut Plant Stand element, ITALY, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist metal and walnut veneer stand element Origin: ITALY Decade: 1950s Description: This original modernist stand element was produced in the 1950s in ITALY. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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MATÉGOT PLANT Stand
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
plant stand designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France) circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Mategot plant stand planter jardinière
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A rare and fabulous French 1950’s 3 pot black metal plant stand, planter or jardiniere by Mathieu Mategot.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Rare Original Condition Mathieu Matégot Plant Stand
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Flower pot stand designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Matégot (France) circa 1950. Folded, perforated lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Metal Plant Rack by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Plant Rack / Mathieu Matégot / metal / Mid-century / Mid-century / Vintage This plant stand is an exclusive design by Mathieu Matégot, a famous French designer known...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Plant Stand By Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
WITH THE STICK "MATEGOT" SEE PICTURE
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Vintage 1950s Folk Art Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Modernist Perforated Metal Plant Stand
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
1950s French metal plant stand / sculpture attributed to Mathieu Matégot.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Perforated Metal and Wrought Iron Plant Stand, Possibly Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive metal plant stand, perforated metal element surrounds three circular ( 4 1/8" D ) rings which hold clay pots ( not included ).
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Midcentury French Plant Stand Attributed to Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950
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H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury French Plant Stand Attributed to Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Wrought iron plant stand with 3 removable “cache pots” attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Metal Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stands designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Documented Metal Plant Stand and Planters, France, 1950s
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H 44.49 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Mathieu Matégot Documented Metal Plant Stand and Planters, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mathieu Matégot planter stand in black lacquered steel and white lacquered planters. Made in France, circa 1955. Full set in original condition and lacquer. Light surface rust....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Documented Metal Plant Stand and Planters, France, 1950s
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H 45.28 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Mathieu Matégot Documented Metal Plant Stand and Planters, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mathieu Matégot planter stand in white lacquer steel and red lacquered planters. Made in France, circa 1955. Full set in original condition and lacquer. Light surface rust. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Collection of 9 Iron Plant Stands - France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Set of nine plant stands of various shapes and sizes, painted black, with cloverleaf-patterned sheet metal tops. From a florists. Dimensions provided below are for the tallest. Fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Vintage French Modern Perforated Metal Plant Stands, c1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage perforated metal red and black low tables that are perfect for holding plants or other decorative items. Wonderful design. Measures: Small 17.25" x 10...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Four French Metal Plant Stands by Mathieu Mategot
Located in Austin, TX
By Mathieu Mategot. Measurements listed are for the largest stand.
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Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Style Steel Mesh Planter Plant Stand
Located in West Chester, PA
Mid-Century Modern Steel Mesh Planter Plant Stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot. With old gold painted finish circa mid 20th century unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Steel
Mathieu Mategot plant stand
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
Plant stand with a black lacquered metal base and a yellow perforated metal pot by designer Mathieu Matégot, from the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower Pot Stand designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Matégot (France) circa 1950. Folded, perforated lacquered metal. In good original condition, with minor we...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower pot stand designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950. Folded and perforated lacquered metal. In good original condition...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mathieu Matégot Plant Stand Set, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower pot stand set designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Mate´got (France) circa 1950. Folded, perforated lacquered metal. In good original condition, with min...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Mathieu Mategot Large Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower Pot Stand designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Matégot (France) circa 1950. Folded, perforated lacquered metal. In good original condition, with minor we...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Plant Stand, Jardiniere, Flower Stand, in Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wrought iron lacquered cachepot or planter in style of Mathieu Mategot, 1950s France. In original good condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Malachite, Wrought Iron
Set of Three Mathieu Matégot Red Wall Plant Stands Chambord
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three plant stand model "Chambord" designed by Mathieu Matégot circa 1952 in France.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Metal Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stands designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Verdigris Metal French Plant Stand c1950
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H 24.41 in Dm 9.45 in
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Verdigris Metal French Plant Stand c1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This attributed to Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Verdigris Metal French Plant Stand from circa 1950 is a fine example of timeless French design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, Metal French Plant Stand, circa 1950
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H 38.98 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, Metal French Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stand designed by Mathieu Matégot for three pots, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, White Metal French Plant Stand, circa 1950
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H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, White Metal French Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stand designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Minimalistic Metal Planter Plant Stand Tripod Matégot Style, France, 1960s No. 1
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H 20.08 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
Minimalistic Metal Planter Plant Stand Tripod Matégot Style, France, 1960s No. 1
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist metal plant pot stand Origin: France Decade: 1960s Description: This original modernist plant pot stand element was produced in the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
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Metal
1960s Modernist Mategot Style Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases, France
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H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
1960s Modernist Mategot Style Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two modernist metal plant pots vases. Description: This original set of two modernist plant pots vases was produced in the 1960s in France. It is made of w...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases by Mathieu Mategot Attr., France 1950
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H 8.27 in Dm 8.27 in
Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vases by Mathieu Mategot Attr., France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
The order is for a set of 2 planter elements) Design: attributed to Mathieu Mategot Origin: France Description: This original set of two modernist plant pots vases was prod...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Metal Plant Rack by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Plant Rack / Mathieu Matégot / metal / Mid-century / Mid-century / Vintage This beautiful plant stand designed by famous French designer Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Original 1960s Modernist Flower Pot Plant Stands Vase Made in France
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H 5.52 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
Original 1960s Modernist Flower Pot Plant Stands Vase Made in France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Modernist metal plant pot stand Origin: France Decade: 1960s Description: This original smodernist plant pot stand element was produced in the 196...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
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Metal
Original 1960s Modernist Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vase Made in France
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H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Original 1960s Modernist Set of Two Flower Pot Plant Stands Vase Made in France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two modernist metal plant pots element Origin: France Decade: 1960s This original set of two modernist plant pots was produced in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
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Metal
Mategot Plant Stand
Located in Southampton, NY
Mategot sculptural 2 tier plant stand. 1 green and 1 yellow planter on black stand.
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Vintage 1960s French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Iron
Mathieu Mategot plant stand
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Mathieu Mategot wrought iron plant stand with three baskets retaining their original paint.
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Vintage 1950s French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Wrought Iron
Iconic Original Plant Stand by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Original and rare in this plisset metal Dimension of the vases: Diameter 21 x height 18.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Basel, CH
A very unique French plant stand or side table in the style of Mathieu Matégot, manufactured in France in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Double Plant Stand with Table Designed by Mathieu Mategot, circa 1950, France
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H 45.67 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Double Plant Stand with Table Designed by Mathieu Mategot, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double plant stand in yellow and black with table made from glass designed by Mathieu Mategot.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
French Plant Rack by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Basel, CH
Very lovely Mathieu Matégot plant stand made of cut-out lacquered metal.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Midcentury Rattan and Metal Trolley, Bar Cart, Plant or Magazine Stand, 1960s
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H 22.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Midcentury Rattan and Metal Trolley, Bar Cart, Plant or Magazine Stand, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde, Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
You could also use the carts a beautiful plant or magazine stand. The carts can be moved because of the brass wheels they stand on.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Folded Magazine Stand, 1950s
$1,800
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 5.52 in
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Folded Magazine Stand, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Really nice Mathieu Matégot beige Folded Magazine Stand in vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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Metal
Mathieu Matégot Metal Heart Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare metal chairs by French designer Mathieu Matégot. White metal chairs with hairpin legs, signature Mategot perforated metal seat and heart shaped backrest. Great vintage condition...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
Large Mathieu Matégot White Planter, France, c. 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Mathieu Matégot white planter, France, c. 1955 Original paint & in superb vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mathieu Matégot Black and Grey Lacquered Metal Wall Planter Holder, circa 1950
$3,990
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in
Mathieu Matégot Black and Grey Lacquered Metal Wall Planter Holder, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall hanging planter holder "Chambord" designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France by Ateliers Matégot. The Holder is made of folded, perforated, lacquered metal ...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Metal
Rare Mathieu Matégot Wall Plant Rack ''Rigitulle'' Atelier Artimeta 1950s
$5,509
H 23.23 in W 12.6 in D 7.09 in
Rare Mathieu Matégot Wall Plant Rack ''Rigitulle'' Atelier Artimeta 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extreme Rare Mathieu Matégot Wall Plant Rack Rigitulle Atelier Artimeta 1950s. This is the only known copy, it is depicted in the Mategot Artimeta sales catalogue. The pots can be h...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
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Metal
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Mategot Plant Stand For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mategot plant stand for your home. A mategot plant stand — often made from metal, steel and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a mategot plant stand — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mategot plant stand bearing Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Mathieu Matégot each produced at least one beautiful mategot plant stand that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mategot Plant Stand?
Prices for a mategot plant stand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $170 and can go as high as $11,166, while the average can fetch as much as $1,793.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
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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Vintage Brass Plant Pots
Perforated Metal Planter
Murano Vase Acid
Naga Buddha
Nagel Glass
Nanking Blue China
Napier Cocktail Shaker
Napoleon Bee
Napoleonic Prisoner Of War
Narrow Swedish Cabinet
National Cabinet Company
National Mt Airy Furniture
Navajo Silver Box
Navajo Trading Post Rugs