Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
$1,091Sale Price|24% Off
Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot Attrib., 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. attributed to be Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
In the Style of Mathieu Mategot Serving Cart with Removable Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
In the style of Mathieu Mategot in white perforated enameled metal.
Metal, Brass
Outdoor Serve Table with Sheet Metal Perforated Rectangular Tray, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic fifties outdoor garden serve table in perforated sheet metal lacquered in white with one removable rectangular tray incorporating a wrought iron bottle holder and one maga...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stockton, NJ
A Mathieu Matégot metal perforated tray. This rare example includes thick brass banding.
Metal, Brass
Serving Tray by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This white metal tray was designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s.
Metal
$776Sale Price|25% Off
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
French pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot, original paint finish.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Small French pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Minor paint loss and rust marks.
Metal
Vintage Mathieu Mategot Style Perforated Metal Tray with Handles
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage tray embodies the elegance of Mathieu Mategot's design aesthetic, featuring perforated metal construction and a sleek white finish.
Metal
$2,181Sale Price|25% Off
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray with Rattan Design, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Trays by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A pair of original pierced white painted metal trays by Mathieu Mategot c.1955. Original paint.
Metal
Round Black Metal Tray Designed by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950.
Metal
Black Round Metal Tray Designed by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black metal Tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950.
Metal
$2,181Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Red Tray by Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare Tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Mategot, France.
Metal
White Round Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot, France, c. 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisite white round perforated metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s.
Metal
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot, France, circa late 1940s–1950s.
Metal
French Modernist Brass Tray "HOLE Pattern" in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1970s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. In style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
mid century modern TRAY, perforated metal and brass, attr. mathieu matégot 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Mannheim, DE
The design is attributed to Mathieu Matégot. The decoration on the pictures is not included.
Metal
Modernist 45cm Metal Tray "hole pattern" in style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s no 1
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. in style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Large 45cm Metal brass Tray "hole pattern" in Mathieu Matégot STYLE, 1950s no 2
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. in style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Vintage Perforated Mategot Style Footed Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in North Miami, FL
Round, footed table bowl in white perforated metal - in the style of Matthieu Mategot.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Black Perforated Metal Bar Cart With Glass Shelf France c1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic motifs by Mathieu Mategot. c1956 2 levels of trays, Wheels in excellent condition.
Metal
Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with hole pattern Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München Origin: Germany Material: metal and brass Decade: 1950s Description: This original mi...
Metal
Set of 3 Midcentury Mategot Trays with Brass Rims
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 perforated metal trays, in original paint with brass rims. By Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950.
Metal, Brass
1960s White Bar Cart / Tea Trolley with Wicker Basket and Removable Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Cork, IE
The base tray is made from perforated metal with two discreet brass covers along the sides making this cart a reminiscent of the the carts by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
little Modernist TIKI Brass and bamboo Tray Element by Grasoli, Germany, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with bamboo handle Producer: Grasoli, Germany Origin: Germany Material: Bamboo and brass Decade: 1950s Description: This original midcentury tra...
Metal, Brass
Round Three Tier Perforated and Wrought Iron Metal Serving Cart Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round perforated metal cylinder shape serving cart on wheels.
Steel
Mathieu Matégot Magazine Rack or Stand or Tray in Black and Brass France, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent Mathieu Matégot magazine tray in excellent condition.
Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Minimalist Architects Side Table Serving Tray Cabinmodern
By Richard Galef, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Model No. TS400 Tray Table. Rare side table, surface measures 17.5 wide and 11.5 deep.
Iron
Vereinigte Werkstätten Rigitulle Brass and Perforated Metal Tray, Germany, 1970s
By Artimeta, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Vienna, AT
The design is strongly reminiscent of the work of Mathieu Matégot and the Dutch manufacturer Artimeta.
Metal, Brass
Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" in Style of Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. In style of Mathieu Mategot. Origin: France, 1960s.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
Mathieu Mategot serving tray, two tone, brass trim and lacquered perforated steel.
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Mategot Tray Table, Trolley, Ca. 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Schagen, NL
Striking bar cart or serving table, designed by Mathieu Matégot, ca. the 1950s.-1960s. The piece features an original Yellow tray, a cream/White Minimalist base with typical perforat...
Metal
White Lacquered Metal Tray Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in lyon, FR
White lacquered metal tray Mathieu Mategot circa 1950 Rectangular structure in white lacquered perforated sheet metal.
Metal
Metal tray par Mathieu Matégot France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
From the 1940s, he spontaneously introduced the notion of creation and aesthetics in the production of everyday objects, favoring rattan and metal. His stroke of genius was to use, ...
Sheet Metal
Unavailable
H 0.79 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Plate or Tray by Atelier Mategot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Ghent, BE
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Atelier Mategot (France), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal, with the original enameled paint in great condit...
Metal
Unavailable
H 1.2 in W 20.3 in D 11.7 in
Mid-Century Enameled Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot, circa 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Mathieu Matégot (France), circa 1950.
Metal
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
Serving Trolley with Trays in the Style of Mathieu Mathegot, 1950-1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Dimensions: 66 x 48 x 40 cm. Year: 1950-1955. Condition: Good. Shipping is not included in price. Shipping by DHL.
Mathieu Mategot Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s French - Mathieu Mategot Perforated Tray
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Tray in Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Mategot tray in black laquered metal and cane handles. Original vintage condition with a little brake on one sid in the cane. Provenance available!!
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Trolley, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Trolley designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Folded, perforated metal lacquered in black. In good original condition, with minor w...
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Style Rolling Bar Cart with Removable Trays
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro rolling serving cart with removable black metal tray and red perforated bottle box. Both interchangeable on white metallic frame with built in perforated lower shelf. Charmi...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Style Bar Cart by Pilastro with Removable Trays
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome industrial bar cart by Tjerk Reijenga, for Pilastro. Black enameled frame and perforated metal lower shelf with newly powder coated black and red enameled removable metal tr...
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Style Metal Bar Cart by Pilastro
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated white enameled metal bar cart with removable black enameled perforated metal tray. In original condition with visible use and some enamel loss. Beautifully worn in with cl...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Serving Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mathieu Matégot serving tray. Measures 24.5" wide from handle to handle, 20.5" wide not including handles.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Black Metal Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mathieu Mategot black metal tray.
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Paper Trays
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French metal perforated trays by Mathieu Matégot. Two available, sold and priced individually.
Metal
A Mathieu Mategot Cocktail Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Tetbury, England
Pierced metal cocktail tray, with a brass trim and snaking handles by Mathieu Matégot.
Brass
Original Mathieu Mategot Perforated Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in North Miami, FL
As found in France, this all vintage and original painted perforated metal tray is asymmetrical in shape with curled handles. Designed and made by Mategot in 1960s. This piece is bea...
Metal
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s pierced metal tray with rope detail rim. Some paint loss and minor rust marks.
Metal
Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful perforated white metal tray with metal band around edge and looped metal handles by Mathieu Mategot from France.
Metal
Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful perforated brass metal tray with metal band around edge and looped metal handles by Mathieu Mategot from France.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Serving Tray, Plateau Ferotin 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mathieu Mategot serving tray, Plateau ferotin 1950s
Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s pierced metal round tray by Mathieu Mategot. Original paint. Minor paint loss and some rust marks.
Metal
Large pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Good example of a large pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Some paint loss and minor bend to the rim with a few rust marks, but retains original yellow paint colour and generally...
Metal
Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Mathieu Matégot perforated sheet metal tray Mathieu Matégot (4 April 1910 - February 2001) was a Hungarian / French designer and material artist.
Mathieu Matégot New-Old Stock Bar Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New, Vintage, Never Been Used, Black Enameled Perforated Metal Round Tray with Woven Grass Handles.
Mathieu Mategot Midcentury Serving Tray Platter 1950s France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Midcentury serving tray by french designer Mathieu Mategot. Original lacquer.
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A large black pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Some paint loss and minor rust marks.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot large pierced metal tray c.1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Great example of a very large pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Minor paint loss. Original paint.
Metal
Serving Tray in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
It could be a design of Mathieu Matégot. The tray is in very good vintage condition.
Mathieu Mategot Style Bar Cart with Removable Trays
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant enameled metal rolling bar cart with removable trays in the style of Mathieu Mategot. Enameled black metal frame with handle and removable white and red-perforated top level ...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Perforated White Metal Tray, France, 1950’s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Perforated White Metal Tray, France, 1950’s.
Metal, Enamel
Large Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large perforated metal serving tray by Mathieu Matégot Made in France in the 1950s Scarce in this dimension Literature: "Mathieu Mategot" Jousse Archive section.
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 24.25 in D 13.75 in
Mathieu Mategot Black Lacquer Perforated Serving Tray, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001), Black Lacquer Trefoile Perforated Serving Tray, France, c. 1950 Metal, (not repainted, excellent condition, rare handle) H: 1.5 W: 13.75 L: 20.33 (w/ han...
Metal, Enamel
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H 1.75 in W 19.75 in D 13.75 in
Mathieu Mategot White Lacquer Perforated Serving Tray, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001),white lacquer clover perforated serving tray, France, c. 1950 Metal, (not repainted, excellent condition, rare handle) H: 1.75 W: 13.75 L: 16.5 (w/ hand...
Metal, Enamel
Special Serving Tray in the manner of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This nice perforated metal serving tray is a great design of the 1950s. It was made in the manner of the work of Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot White Pierced Metal Tray, French, c.1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A good rare example of a round pierced metal tray/ serving platter by the French designer Mathieu Mategot.
Metal
Perforated Metal Tray in the style of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful perforated white metal tray with metal band around edge and wavy loop metal handles in the style of Mathieu Mategot from France.
Metal
Large Mathieu Mategot Red Enameled Perforated Metal Serving Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mathieu Mategot red enameled perforated sheet metal serving tray with curved frame and decorative wire handles.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Documented Set of Two Metal Trays, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of two perforated metal serving trays or platters by French designer Mathieu Mategot.
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H 1.5 in W 11.5 in D 17.25 in
Mathieu Matégot Yellow Tray, Perforated Metal, Brass, Enamel, France, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Yellow Tray, France, c. 1950 Perforated Metal, brass rod detail, enamel Measures: H 1.5 D 11.5 W 17.25 in.
Metal, Brass
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H 0.99 in W 16.74 in D 11.03 in
French Modernist Brass Tray "Rigituelle" in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. In style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 1.58 in W 15.67 in D 8.86 in
Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. In style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1950s.
Metal
Iron and Glass Catch-All by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic catch-all by Mathieu Mategot. Glass tray rests on a triangular iron base attached by a diagonal arm.
Iron
Perforated Metal and Chrome Tray Table by Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage adjustable tray table in perforated metal and chrome, by Mategot. Table is adjustable from 24.25" to 36.75" in height. Top tray also slides forward to accommodate many positi...
Chrome
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H 1.19 in W 14.57 in D 11.23 in
Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with hole pattern Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München Origin: Germany Material: metal and brass Decade: 1950s Descr...
Metal
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H 22.84 in W 23.23 in D 14.57 in
Black and Yellow Trolley With A Removable Tray by Matégot, France 1950.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine serving table on casters with a yellow removable tray. By Mathieu Matégot. France around 1950.
Metal
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H 1.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in
Pilastro Attributed Mategot Style White Enameled Perforated Metal Serving Tray
By Mathieu Matégot, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mategot style white enameled perforated metal serving tray, attributed to Pilastro. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Metal
Perforated metal tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
Perforated black lacquered metal tray in the style of French designer Mathieu Matégot, from the 1960s.
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Style Pilastro Bar Cart with Removable Tray
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled frame and perforated metal lower shelf with newly powder coated black and white enameled removable metal trays. Beautiful and delicate lines. Frame in original conditi...
Metal
Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl
By Richard Galef, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A great set of perforated metal tray and bowl of unknown age. The black enameled tray is similar in design to Mathieu Mategot's perforated trays and Richard Galef's work for Ravenwa...
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
Mathieu Mategot serving tray, two-tone, brass trim and lacquered perforated steel.
Iron
Mathieu Matégot Tray in Metal
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Mategot tray in black laquered metal and cane handles. Original vintage excellent condition with no brakes on the cane. Provenance available!
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Set of 3 Extra Large French, 1960, Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of 3 huge Mathieu Matégot tray, Classic Matégot Rigitulle pattern with a polished brass trim Dimensions: 1 red 1 1/8 H, 25 3/8 L, 16 1/4 D 1 white 1 5/8 H, 35 1/8 ...
Brass, Steel
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H 1.19 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Chambord" by Mathieu Mategot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Model: Chambord. Designed and produced by Mathieu Mategot.
Metal
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Perforated Metal Tray Table, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Mathieu Mategot perforated metal side table, circa 1950. Perforated metal top with original white paint. Original black lacquered patina base.
Metal
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
On Hold|$22,000
H 25.25 in W 98 in D 98 in
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Rare Mathieu Matégot Bonbonniere White Metal France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot Bonbonniere white metal, France, 1950s.
Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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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