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Nagasaki Chair

Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot
Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot

Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot

$9,620

H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 21.86 in

Original Edition Nagasaki Chair by Mathieu Matégot

Located in Paris, FR

A highly rare original Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" chair designed in 1954 and one of his best known

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nagasaki chair by Mathieu Mategot
Nagasaki chair by Mathieu Mategot

Nagasaki chair by Mathieu Mategot

$12,626

H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in

Nagasaki chair by Mathieu Mategot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in PARIS, FR

Painted metal tube and Rigitulle, Beautiful patina made from time and use.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gubi Nagasaki Soft Black Semi Matt Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot
Gubi Nagasaki Soft Black Semi Matt Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot

Gubi Nagasaki Soft Black Semi Matt Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot

By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

The Nagasaki dining chair is designed in 1954 and is still Mathieu Matégot’s best-known piece. It

Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Original Mathieu Matégot Dishes or Platters
Set of Three Original Mathieu Matégot Dishes or Platters

Set of Three Original Mathieu Matégot Dishes or Platters

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Berlin, DE

most famous designs include the "Nagasaki" chair, the "Kangourou" table, and the "Copacabana" armchair

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot (Jousse Enterprise)
Mathieu Mategot (Jousse Enterprise)

Mathieu Mategot (Jousse Enterprise)

$825

H 10.25 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in

Mathieu Mategot (Jousse Enterprise)

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

Morrison. Organized into sections as follows: testimonials; select pieces including the Nagasaki and

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Pair of Tripod Chairs " Nagasaki " by Mathieu Mategot, 1954
Pair of Tripod Chairs " Nagasaki " by Mathieu Mategot, 1954

Pair of Tripod Chairs " Nagasaki " by Mathieu Mategot, 1954

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of tripod chairs " Nagasaki " by Mathieu Mategot 1954 Seat and rounded backrest in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable Gubi Nagasaki Dining Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot
Customizable Gubi Nagasaki Dining Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot

Customizable Gubi Nagasaki Dining Chair Un-Upholstered by Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi

Located in New York, NY

The Nagasaki dining chair is designed in 1954 and is still Mathieu Matégot’s best-known piece. It

Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Metal

Magazine Rack by French Designer Mathieu Mategot
Magazine Rack by French Designer Mathieu Mategot

Magazine Rack by French Designer Mathieu Mategot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Pasadena, CA

mounted on metal frames.[3] Matégot designed the three-legged "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

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Unusual Mid-Century White "Craquelle" Decorated Wine Table
Unusual Mid-Century White "Craquelle" Decorated Wine Table

Unusual Mid-Century White "Craquelle" Decorated Wine Table

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, by appointment only

tubular steel and perforated sheet metal. Two of his most famous pieces are the Nagasaki chair, 1954, now

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

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Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray
Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray

Original Mathieu Matégot Perforated Sheet Metal Tray

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

successful. Matégot designed the three-legged "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Mathieu Matégot 'Escargot' shelf, France ca. 1955
Mathieu Matégot 'Escargot' shelf, France ca. 1955

Mathieu Matégot 'Escargot' shelf, France ca. 1955

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H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in

Mathieu Matégot 'Escargot' shelf, France ca. 1955

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Sittard, LI

created a range of iconic pieces, including the "Nagasaki" chair, the "Copacabana" chair, and various

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand Red Brass Midcentury Vintage, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand Red Brass Midcentury Vintage, 1950s

Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand Red Brass Midcentury Vintage, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

“Nagasaki” chair (1954), an oft-replicated design. classic of steel tube and perforated sheet metal. His

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Mathieu Matégot White Perforated Metal Picture Frames/Mirrors
Pair of Mathieu Matégot White Perforated Metal Picture Frames/Mirrors

Pair of Mathieu Matégot White Perforated Metal Picture Frames/Mirrors

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

successful. Matégot designed the three-legged "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Mathieu Mategot by Jousse, Philippe & Caroline Mondineu (Book)
Mathieu Mategot by Jousse, Philippe & Caroline Mondineu (Book)

Mathieu Mategot by Jousse, Philippe & Caroline Mondineu (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

-legged "Nagasaki" Chair and the "Copacabana" armchair; both made of steel tube and perforated sheet metal

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Mathieu Matégot
Mathieu Matégot

Mathieu Matégot

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H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in

Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in CA, CA

pieces in editions of 200. Matégot famously designed the three-legged "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Desk or Table Lamp in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
French Vintage Desk or Table Lamp in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s

French Vintage Desk or Table Lamp in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

"Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955/1956), both made of steel tube and perforated

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mategot Mathieu Design Floor Lamp Planters France, 1953
Mategot Mathieu Design Floor Lamp Planters France, 1953

Mategot Mathieu Design Floor Lamp Planters France, 1953

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in leucate, FR

Pendants and Nagasaki Chairs. After a few years, Mathieu Matégot opened a second workshop called Société

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

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Nasting Tables by Mathieu Mategot
Nasting Tables by Mathieu Mategot

Nasting Tables by Mathieu Mategot

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H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

Nasting Tables by Mathieu Mategot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

relatively short period, going until the beginning of the 1960s During this, he notably created the nagasaki

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking T...

Materials

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Matthieu Mategot Nagasaki Chair
Matthieu Mategot Nagasaki Chair

Matthieu Mategot Nagasaki Chair

Located in New York, NY

A great Matthieu Mategot Nagasaki Chair in black and white.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Mathieu Mategot, Nagasaki chair in black and yellow
Mathieu Mategot, Nagasaki chair in black and yellow

Mathieu Mategot, Nagasaki chair in black and yellow

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H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in

Mathieu Mategot, Nagasaki chair in black and yellow

By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The Nagasaki Chair is designed in 1954 and is still Mathieu Matégot’s best-known piece. It was

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" Chair, circa 1954
Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" Chair, circa 1954

Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" Chair, circa 1954

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H 29.14 in W 22.25 in D 21.46 in

Mathieu Matégot "Nagasaki" Chair, circa 1954

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Paris, FR

. Comment : A "Must Have" from Mategot with the "Copacabana" chair. Bibliography : - «Le style 50

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack for Artimeta, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack for Artimeta, 1950s

Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack for Artimeta, 1950s

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H 7.88 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in

Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack for Artimeta, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Nagoya-Shi, 23

from the beginning. The elegant perforated steel used in many of Matego's works, such as Nagasaki

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

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Mathieu Matégot, Nagasaki Miniature Chair
Mathieu Matégot, Nagasaki Miniature Chair

Mathieu Matégot, Nagasaki Miniature Chair

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Antonio, TX

Nagasaki chair, 1952. Included are the model chair, original box and brochure with historical narrative

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

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Early 1950s Mathieu Mategot Waste Basket
Early 1950s Mathieu Mategot Waste Basket

Early 1950s Mathieu Mategot Waste Basket

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Toronto, ON

for his three-legged "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955/1956), both made

Category

Vintage 1950s French Home Accents

Mathieu Matégot Pair of French Pierced Metal Low, Side Tables
Mathieu Matégot Pair of French Pierced Metal Low, Side Tables

Mathieu Matégot Pair of French Pierced Metal Low, Side Tables

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

the "Nagasaki" chair in 1954 and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955/1956), both made

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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Nagasaki Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nagasaki chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every nagasaki chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a nagasaki chair, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nagasaki chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right nagasaki chair, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made nagasaki chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mathieu Matégot and Gubi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nagasaki Chair?

A nagasaki chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,483, while the lowest priced sells for $755 and the highest can go for as much as $1,379,348.