Mathieu Matégot, Java Table Lamp, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare yellow Java lamp designed by Mathieu Mategot in 1954. Featuring his signature perforated
Metal, Iron
Original Mathieu Matégot "Java" Pendant in Red Lacquer, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
This striking piece of design, the "Java" pendant by Mathieu Matégot in red, is a brilliant
Metal
Scarce java side table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare et large table Java par Mathieu Matégot avec sa peinture jaune d’origine.
Metal, Brass
Coffee Table / Magazine Rack “java”, Mathieu Mategot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in MOUGINS, FR
model is documented in several books on Mategot: - Jousse Entreprise, Mathieu Matégot, Paris, 2003
Metal, Sheet Metal
French 'Java' Table Lamps by Mathieu Matégot, 1953s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Mathieu Matégot's artistic innovation, featuring pleated and perforated painted sheeted metal atop tripod
Brass, Metal
Table à porte revue dite java par Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
MATHIEU MATÉGOT (1910-2001) Table porte-revues "Java" à double plateaux asymétrique, structure
Metal, Brass
$14,818
H 10.63 in Dm 6.7 in
Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp 'Java' by Mathieu Matégot 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern table lamp "Java". Designed & manufactured by Mathieu Matégot
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Java Serving Table, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Tours, FR
Superb and rare service table designed by Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) and made in his workshop in
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Java Table Lamp, 1954, France
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Iper rare table lamp by Mathieu Matégot for design collectors. Original conditions.
Metal
A "Java" Porte-Revues by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
its original paint. This porte-revues is from the highly collectible "Java" series.Mathieu Mategot
Steel, Brass
Unavailable
H 10.63 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair of Mid-Century Red and Black "Java" Table Lamps by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Koper, SI
Exceptional pair of lamps by French designer Mathieu Matégot. Strong patina.
Metal
1954 Mathieu Mategot "Java" Table Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
'Java' Table Lamp with a metal structure, original folded steel sheet, white lacquered inside
Sheet Metal, Brass, Steel
Mathieu Matégot Java Trolley Bar, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice Java trolley bar, by Atelier Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950, France. Perforated black metal
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Java Orange Magazine Rack Book Collection, 1970
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Rare magazine rack called "JAVA" Really good original condition
Black Mathieu Matégot Java Magazine Holder in Original Condition
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Portes-revues "Java" - Magazine holder by Mathieu Matégot folded steel with brass covered handle
Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Mathieu Mategot Java Side Table, Magazine Rack, Perforated Metal, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century "Java" side table with a magazine holder by French designer Mathieu Mategot
Pair of Magazine Tables by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of magazine tables by Mathieu Mategot, Java model, circa 1955. Black lacquered rigitulle top
Metal
Java Lamp By Mathieu Mategot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Java lamp designed by Mathieu Mategot, France, 1954. In original black lacquered corrugated metal
Metal
French 'Java' Yellow Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot, 1953s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
The highly collectible yellow 'Java' lamp, circa 1953, embodies Mathieu Matégot's artistic
Metal
French 'Java' Red Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot, 1953s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
The highly collectible red 'Java' lamp, circa 1953, embodies Mathieu Matégot's artistic innovation
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Mathieu Matégot Documented Java Side Table Magazine Rack, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Midcentury "Java" side table with a magazine holder by French designer Mathieu Matégot. Black
Metal
Rare Mathieu Matégot "Java" Table Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Java" table lamp in original condition. Metal structure with folded
Brass, Metal, Sheet Metal
Mathieu Matégot Java Magazine Holder 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Portes-revues "Java" - Magazine holder by Mathieu Matégot folded steel Original white paint
Steel
Original Mathieu Matégot "Java" Pendant in Black Lacquer, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
This striking piece of design, the "Java" pendant by Mathieu Matégot, is a brilliant testament to
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Set of Two Java Side Table Magazine Rack, France, 1950s
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of two midcentury "Java" side tables with a magazine holder by French designer Mathieu Mategot
Mathieu Mategot Wastepaper Basket 1950's
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Two Mathieu Mategot "Java" Wastepaper Baskets. They are painted & pierced metal.
Mathieu Mategot Wastepaper Basket
Located in New York, NY
Two Mathieu Mategot "Java" Wastepaper Baskets. They are painted & pierced metal. Black or White.
2 Magazine Holders Mod. Java by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
2 Java magazine holders by the the french master Mathieu Matégot. The tinplates are black painted
A "Java" Porte-Revues by Mathieu Mategot
Located in New York, NY
its original paint. This porte-revues is from the highly collectible "Java" series.Mathieu Mategot
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 14.96 in W 17.12 in D 4.13 in
Black Magazine Rack from Java Collection by Mathieu Mategot France, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Magazine rack from Mathieu's Matégot Java collection. Made of iron and steel wire. In good original
Metal
Sold
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 4.14 in
Orange Magazine Rack from Java Collection by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Orange magazine rack from Mathieu's Matégot Java collection. Made of iron and steel wire. In good
Metal
$663Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Unavailable|$8,000
H 15.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Cloutier Lava Stone Tile Top Coffee Table in White, Grey Abstract design, France
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert (1930-2008) & Jean (1930-2015) Cloutier Lava Stone Tile Top Coffee Table in white grey abstract design H: 15.5 D: 18 W: 30 inches It is special in that is the white and grey ...
Lava, Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$663Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$3,950 / set
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar & Ladle, Taxco 1960s
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
Silver Plate, Brass
$5,631 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) Pair of armchairs Rope and lacquered metal Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part ...
Metal
$960 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
With their curvaceous metal surfaces and shapes often resembling sheets of folded paper, Mathieu Matégot's inspiring furniture and lighting designs are easily recognizable and highly sought after by collectors. By working with perforated sheet metal and metal tubing, the Hungarian-born French architect, artist and designer — who is known by aficionados for his “rigitulle” technique — created tables, chairs and decorative objects that are celebrated works of French modernism and make a statement in any interior.
Matégot attended the Budapest School of Fine Arts and Architecture. He graduated in 1929 and traveled before settling in Paris in 1931, where he worked as a window dresser for department stores and as a set designer for cabaret halls.
In 1939, Matégot joined the French army in resistance to invading Nazi forces. He was soon captured and sent to work in a German factory. It was at this factory where Matégot became familiar with the materials and techniques that would inform and inspire his trademark rigitulle method.
After the war ended, Matégot opened a workshop in Paris and began to create handcrafted furniture that didn't conform to established styles of the time. Matégot explored merging traditional and non-traditional materials — he worked with formica, glass and natural materials such as rattan — and engaged in other forward-looking experiments. Matégot soon patented his career-defining rigitulle technique and material, which saw the designer working with metal tubing and perforated metal sheets and producing thin, airy folds into the metal as if he were manipulating fabric or paper.
Many of Matégot’s designs for table lamps, pendants, tables and more are reflective of the rigitulle technique, but the best-known work that exemplifies this process is his elegant three-legged Nagasaki chair, which he exhibited in 1954 at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. The original Nagasaki chair gave way to a collection that included a stool and an armchair. Matégot’s Nagasaki dining chair has been reissued by Gubi and is part of the permanent collection at the Vitra Design Museum, which is home to one of the world’s most important furniture collections.
Matégot created a range of smaller items for the home — serveware, side tables and magazine racks, each distinctive in their fluid and organic forms — but halted his career in design and moved to Angers in the early 1960s in order to turn to creating art. Today he is known for his abstract tapestries as well as his furnishings.
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