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Mathieu Matégot's Chandelier, Designed in France in 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mathieu Matégot's chandelier, designed in France in 1950, is an iconic piece of modern design
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Style Chandelier
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous chandelier in the style of French designer Mathieu Matégot. Brass frame and hardware with
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

French Chandelier Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Houston, TX
French Chandelier Attributed to Mathieu Matégot This stunning French mid century modern chandelier
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1950s French Mobile Chandelier Mathieu Matégot Style
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French mid century modern mobile chandelier with 3 lights. After style of French designer Mathieu
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed my Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s. Opal glass shade with clear textured
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Vintage 1950s French Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

White Perforated Metal and Glass Chandeliers by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten white perforated metal and glass pendant chandeliers by Mathieu Matégot. Sold
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Massive French Chandelier in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely unique chandelier in the style of Mathieu Matégot. 12 painted metal cones with perforated
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Mathieu Matégot Style Midcentury Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mathieu Mategot. Has been professionally restored and is in excellent condition. The chandelier takes 6
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Ceiling Lamp Attributed to Mathieu Matégot, Atelier Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling lamp attributed to Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001). Literature: Bukowski Auctions, The Spring
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Four French Pendant lights by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four pendant lights in enameled metal and opaline. Four pendant lights designed my Mathieu Matégot
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot (attr.) Perforated Metal Pendants, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two angular perforated metal pendants attributed to French-Hungarian designer Mathieu
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Mathieu Matégot 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Munich, DE
probably by Mathieu Matégot for Atelier Matégot, France, 1950s. Two identical lamps have been offered by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

1953's Original Satellite Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
condition. Mathieu Matégot's factories were based in Morocco in the 1950s which is why we are lucky to hold
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brass Suspension Lamp 4 Lights Design Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in taranto, IT
Rare original 60s chandelier, design mathieu mategot, made of sage green perforated sheet metal on
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Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mathieu Matégot Perforated Midcentury Pendant Lamp, Holophane, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mathieu Mategot for Holophane. Made of white painted, perforated metal. It has a beautiful hemispherical
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Midcentury Pendant Lights by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A run of lighting by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane. The downturned hemispherical shade complete
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Pendant in Black
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' pendant in black. Designed in 1953 by Matégot, this authorized
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Gubi Satellite Outdoor Pendant by Mathieu Mategot
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
for outdoor use. Based on Mathieu Matégot’s original design concept from 1953, the designs feature
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2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Gubi Satellite Outdoor Pendant by Mathieu Mategot
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
for outdoor use. Based on Mathieu Matégot’s original design concept from 1953, the designs feature
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2010s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Pendant in Black and White
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' pendant in black and white. Designed in 1953 by Matégot, this
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot Pendant Lamps in Opal Glass, Red Metal, 1950s French Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roma, IT
. This incredibly elegant and unique pendants were designed by Mathieu Matégot in France during the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Iron

French Pendant Light Attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Holophane
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century pendant attributed by French designer Mathieu Mategot designed in the late 1940 or
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier style Mategot, France 1950. copper patina, brass details.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Outdoor Metal Pendant for GUBI in Mustard
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Outdoor Metal Pendant for GUBI in Mustard Gold. Designed in 1953 by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Large Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Pendant in Black and White Metal
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' pendant in black and white metal. Designed in 1953 by Matégot
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Outdoor Metal Pendant for Gubi in Cream White
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Outdoor Metal Pendant for GUBI in Cream White. Designed in 1953 by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

1 of 12 Perforated Metal and Glass Pendants by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
Industrial pendants in very good original condition. Designed by Mathieu Mategot in the 1950s
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mategot Inspired Red and Black Mid-Century Modern French Chandelier, 1950's
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome original enameled metal chandelier with three black enameled metal perforated cone shades
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Set of 4 Mathieu Mategot for Holophane Ceiling Lamps in Metal and Glass, 1950's
By Holophane, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique set of four pendant lamps by Mathieu Matégot. The pendant consists of downturned
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 French Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Metal & Glass Pendants in Mategot Style
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
1 French Mid-Century Modern white enameled metal pendant / lantern fixture / chandelier with a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1980s Perforated Matégot Style White Metal Cone Pendant
By Mathieu Matégot, Memphis Group
Located in Copenhagen, DK
of Mathieu Matégot and the Memphis group. Hardwired for EU and US use. Great vintage condition
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mategot Inspired Waldmann Leuchten Beige Fluorescent Industrial Light
By Mathieu Matégot, Waldmann Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mathieu Mategot Inspired Waldmann Leuchten Fluorescent Industrial Light. Two bulb unit with
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Pendant Metal Glass 1950s France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-century modern vintage chandelier or pendant style Mathieu Matégot, from multicolored metal and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Sheet Metal

24 Holophanes Suspensions, Opaline Glass, Metal Lacquer, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
24 holophanes suspensions, opaline glass, metal lacquer, circa 1950. Different lengths Mategot
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Opaline Glass

Grand Molto 10-Arm Brass & Enamel Chandelier, French Modern, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
fixture. Inspired by Mathieu Matégot's iconic Rigitulle medium, this 10-arm chandelier features a spun
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

PETITE MONOLITH Italian Modern Brass & Enamel Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Monolith chandelier. This go-anywhere design plays well in both modern and traditional interiors. Shown
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Massive Oval Brass & Enamel Italian Campana Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
make corresponding wall sconces/reading lights in this design and can produce this chandelier at
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

Satellite Pendant, Medium, White
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Satellite Pendant, Medium, White
Satellite Pendant, Medium, White
H 12.4 in W 17.71 in D 10.62 in
Satellite Pendant, Medium, Black
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Satellite Pendant, Medium, Black
Satellite Pendant, Medium, Black
H 12.4 in W 17.71 in D 10.62 in
Satellite Pendant Large Black
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Satellite Pendant Large Black
Satellite Pendant Large Black
H 15.11 in Dm 22.44 in
Satellite Pendant, Large, White
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Satellite Pendant of two sizes is designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953 with geometrical shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Satellite Pendant, Large, White
Satellite Pendant, Large, White
H 15.11 in Dm 22.44 in
Large Italian Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier Stilnovo Mategot Style 1950s
By Arteluce, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Arteluce, Italy circa 1950s and very in the style of Mathieu Mategot. The stylish patinated brass ceiling
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Brass

Sculptural Pendant, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and very unique midcentury pendant with a slender satin glass diffuser surrounded by a red lacquered cage with brass details. Fine original condition with patina on the brass an...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Sculptural Pendant, 1950s
Sculptural Pendant, 1950s
H 31.11 in Dm 7.88 in
Molto 5-Arm Ceiling Fixture in Brushed Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
mesh shade inspired by Mathieu Matégot's signature medium of Rigitulle. At once playful and
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Molto 3-Arm Ceiling Pendant in Natural Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
mesh shade inspired by Mathieu Matégot's signature medium of Rigitulle. At once playful and
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Molto 3-Arm Ceiling Pendant in Natural Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
mesh shade inspired by Mathieu Matégot's signature medium of Rigitulle. At once playful and
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Gray Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. The "Monarch" 3-arm pendant or small chandelier
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass

'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly. The "Monarch" 3-arm pendant or small chandelier
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel

Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp by Ernst Igl for Hillebrand
By Hillebrand, Arteluce, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Very nice pendant lamp from the 1950s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful. The design creates a very elegant and pleasant light. The lamp creates a very cozy atmo...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Golden Italian Brass Flush Lamp
By Arteluce, Mathieu Matégot, Kaiser Leuchten, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Exceptional Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Very decorative and high-quality workmanship. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. A spectacular play of light is created. Con...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Golden Italian Brass Flush Lamp
Golden Italian Brass Flush Lamp
H 5.12 in Dm 26.78 in
Italian Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Exceptional Italian ceiling lamp from the 1950s. Very decorative and of high quality. Wonderful design and an asset to any home. The perforated sheet creates a spectacular play of li...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Brass Ceiling Lamp
Italian Brass Ceiling Lamp
H 23.23 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in
Italian Pendant Lamp
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Ernest Igl, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Very pretty and rare pendant lamp from the 1950s. The lampshade made of acrylic glass spreads a pleasant lighting atmosphere. Wonderful design and very high quality workmanship. Con...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

Italian Pendant Lamp
Italian Pendant Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 4.73 in
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Fog & Mørup, Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, DE
Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A spec...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
H 9.45 in Dm 20.87 in
Quad Lantern Hoop Chandelier by Maison Arlus, France
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Fantastic French early 1950's chandelier produced by ARLUS, design attributed to Mathieu Mategot
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Massive 62" Wide Mid Century Modern 24 light circular cone chandelier Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York City, NY
warranted. Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce, Lightolier, Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Mathieu Matégot
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendants / Lanterns attr. to Stilnovo
By Bruno Chiarini, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Borsani, Gio Ponti. Mathieu Mategot, Pierre Guariche.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milk Glass Pendant attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
, Maison Lunel, Mathieu Mategot. Bauhaus, Christian Dell.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Vintage Modernist White Glass and Red Metal Grid Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Amityville, NY
earlier eras, inspired by the designs of Josef Hoffmann and Mathieu Mategot. Hardwired with a grounded
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Organic Modern Brass Pendants by Bergboms, Sweden 1960
By Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
, Borens, Isamu Noguchi. Mathieu Mategot, Ico Parisi, Stilnovo, Fontana Arte. Max Ingrand, Arteluce
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 3 Scandinavian Organic Modern Brass Pendants by Borens, Sweden, 1960
By Boréns Borås
Located in New York, NY
, Bergboms, Orrefors, Isamu Noguchi. Mathieu Mategot, Ico Parisi, Stilnovo, Fontana Arte. Max Ingrand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Mathieu Mategot Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mathieu mategot chandelier available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every mathieu mategot chandelier was constructed with great care. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage mathieu mategot chandelier now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mathieu mategot chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mathieu mategot chandelier, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mathieu mategot chandelier that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mathieu Matégot, Gubi and Blueprint Lighting produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mathieu Mategot Chandelier?

Prices for a mathieu mategot chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $807 and can go as high as $20,327, while the average can fetch as much as $1,439.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.