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 shade and delicate, curved design.
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 testament to the designer's mastery of form and material.
Metal
$3,591Sale Price|20% Off
Coffee Table / Magazine Rack “java”, Mathieu Mategot, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in MOUGINS, FR
This rare model is documented in several books on Mategot: - Jousse Entreprise, Mathieu Matégot, Paris, 2003, pages 164 and 227 - Patrick Favardin, Mathieu Matégot, Paris, 2014, page...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modern Java Trolley by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare table servante, desserte par Mathieu Matégot, variante du modele en rigidulle, la notre reprenant la fabrication des modèles Java.
Metal
Java Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot, Painted Metal, Tripod Design, 1953
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
The highly collectible 'Java' lamp, circa 1953, embodies Mathieu Matégot's artistic innovation, featuring pleated and perforated painted sheeted metal atop tripod legs.
Metal, Brass
Extremely Rare Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp 'Java' by Mathieu Matégot 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, BY
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern table lamp "Java". Designed & manufactured by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s.
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 the 1950s.
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
This porte-revues is from the highly collectible "Java" series.Mathieu Mategot, France 1950.
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
Referenced in the Philippe Jousse book about Mathieu Mategot edited by Jousse. Collectible object.
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.
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, with red or orange color.
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 Original black paint, Edition Les Ateliers Matégot circa 1955 Ex-collection Pie...
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, bordered by a square section gallery, black lacquered tubular base, brass shoes.
Metal
Java Lamp By Mathieu Mategot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Java lamp designed by Mathieu Mategot, France, 1954.
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 innovation, featuring pleated and perforated painted sheeted metal atop elegant brass tripo...
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, featuring pleated and perforated painted sheeted metal atop elegant brass tripod l...
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.
Metal
Rare Mathieu Matégot "Java" Table Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare Mathieu Matégot "Java" table lamp in original condition.
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, Edition Les Ateliers Matégot circa 1955 Ex-collection Pierre Bergé Like a coutur...
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 the designer's mastery of form and material.
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 métallique partiellement relaquée noir, piétement tubulaire à sabots en laiton, une fe...
Metal, Brass
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.
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.
A "Java" Porte-Revues by Mathieu Mategot
Located in New York, NY
This porte-revues is from the highly collectible "Java" series.Mathieu Mategot, France 1950.
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.
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.
Metal
$34,520
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,698 / item
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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$2,121 / item
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 Los Angeles, 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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$300
H 9.33 in W 7.33 in D 1.25 in
French Fir Deep Framed Wall Mirrors, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sold as Pair or Singles French 1940's Small Mirror
Fir
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
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 2000's. Metal and perforated metal sheet lacquered in black and white with brass feet....
Metal, Brass
$29,532 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
An Angular Armchair, Upholstered in COM
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Gerrit Rietveld, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats.
Beech, Oak, Fabric
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
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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