Mathieu Matégot Furniture
French, Hungarian, b. 1910
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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Creator: Mathieu Matégot
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Nesting / Coffee Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern nesting/ side tables or cocktail tables in perforated steel by Mathieu Matégot. The pieces are enameled black. The tables represent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Modernist Folded Magazine Stand, by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Soest, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful folded magazine rack, holder with typical perforated metal base. The piece was designed by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Soest, circa 1955. It remains in a good vintage cond...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Simple and elegant midcentury umbrella stand designed by Mathieu Mategot and manufactured by Atelier Mategot in the 1950s. White lacquered perforated metal with brass handle.
We fou...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Brass
Mathieu Matégot Black and Grey Lacquered Metal Wall Planter Holder, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Wall hanging planter holder "Chambord" designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France by Ateliers Matégot. The Holder is made of ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Rare Mathieu Matégot Double Folded Black Metal Magazine Holder, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot double folded black metal magazine holder, France, 1950s.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Rare Asymmetrical Mathieu Matégot Magazine Holder in Red Metal, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Magazine holder designed by Mathieu Matégot, rare Asymmetrical model in red metal. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, circa 1950. Folded, perforated metal.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass and White Umbrella Stand Mathieu Mategot France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
The charming vintage brass and white metal umbrella stand was designed by Mathieu Mategot and executed by Atelier Mategot, 1950s.
The umbrella stand was made of perforated white lac...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Pair of Mathieu Matégot Bonbonniere in Red and Yellow, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Mathieu Matégot Bonbonniere in red and yellow, France, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Matelot Trolley
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cart in original condition from the 1950s
Pink lacquer had been added later on
Located in Brooklyn.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
A Large Modernist Abstract Tapestry by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist wool woven tapestry designed by French artist and designer Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001) circa 1960s. The piece is signed with Matégot and monogrammed TMP fino (Manufactur...
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1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Canvas, Wool
Matégot Bookshelf Jardinière Library
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Matégot is perhaps the last and most important metalsmith of the French after war era.
Had incredible originality in his design.
Always very poetic in his realization.
Time to collec...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Steel
Magazine Holder by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Netherlands, circa 1950
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful magazine holder by Mathieu Matégot, manufacutred by Artimeta in the Netherlands around 1950.
It is made of high quality black perforated metal, making it an eye-catching a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Large Mathieu Matégot Bowl Dish in Original Condition
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Matégot dish bowl in original vintage condition.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Mategot Bonbonniere in Rare Yellow, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mathieu Matégot bonbonniere in rare yellow, France, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Mategot, Serving Cart, Tea Trolley, Lacquered black metal, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001).
Serving cart
Manufactured by Atelier Mategot.
France, 1950s.
Lacquered and perforated metal.
Measurements
55 x 40 cm x 63.5 H cm.
21.65 in x 15.74 in x 25H in.
Literature
Philippe Jousse...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Mategot Aubusson Tapestry
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Mathieu Mategot abstract Aubusson Tapestry woven by Atelier Tabard Freres & Soeurs. Known as a French furniture designer he devoted his work full time to tapestries in the 1960s beco...
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1960s French Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Wool
Mathieu Matégot Folded Magazine Stand
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Really nice Mathieu Matégot beige Folded Magazine Stand in vintage condition.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Pair of French Metal and Rattan Magazine Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare matching pair of rattan and wrought iron tables were designed by Mathieu Matégot (Ateliers Matégot), circa 1950.
Composed of a perforated surface above a stained rattan ra...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Matégot Signed Aubusson Tapestry for Pinton, France 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s French Midcentury Mathieu Matégot Aubusson hand-knotted wool tapestry for Pinton. Signature woven into tapestry; original signed fabric patch on back.
Currently has cast iron curtain rings...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Wool
Trolley Mathieu Matégot Cocktail Serving Table, Venise Model, 1953
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Serving table in perforated sheet metal or rigitule by Mathieu Matégot by Ateliers Mathieu Mategot, France.
Rigitule glass and brass.
Venise model, 1953.
Documented and referenced in Mathieu Matégot by Jousse Entreprise...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Mathieu Matégot Bottle Holder in White Metal
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic and published Matégot bottle holder in white metal. Original vintage condition.
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) was a Hungarian-born French designer and artist. He is known fo...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Set of Three Original Mathieu Matégot Dishes or Platters
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice matched Matégot vintage set in vintage condition.
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) was a Hungarian-born French designer and artist. He is known for his innovative use of metal tubin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Wall Lights by Mathieu Matégot, Circa 1950.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wall lights by Mathieu Matégot, Circa 1950.
Pair of wall lights in painted metal by Mathieu Matégot from the 1950s.
H: 49cm, W: 13cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Mategot 'Anthéor' Armchair in Green Lacquered Iron
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mathieu Matégot, armchair model 'Anthéor', lacquered wrought iron, France, 1951
This rare armchair is designed by the French artist Mathieu Matégot. The designer (1910-2001) was bor...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Mathieu Mategot Trolley in Wood and Metal Straw France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Trolley by Mathieu Matégot made by Les Ateliers.
Matégot France 1950s.
Troley in wood and straw perforated metal.
The 2 straw trays are in poor condition.
The structure and the perf...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Round table "Cap d'Ail", by Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001), France, circa 1952
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
« Cap d’Ail » model table, with circular glass top resting on a white lacquered metal diabolo frame. Decorated with a double frieze at the top and center.
Similar model reproduced i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Matégot - „Soumba“ Side Tables - 1953 by Atelier Matégot, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Munster, NRW
Set of Three ’Soumba’ Side Tables by Mathieu Matégot in 1953
Absolutely outstanding colors!
Made by Atelier Matégot, France from perforated sheet metal,
standing on small brass fee...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Steel
Mathieu Matégot
Copacabana Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Mathieu Matégot Copacabana Table. Enameled steel, France, 1955.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Magazine Rack Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta, 1950’s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Mathieu Mategot
Producer: Artimeta
Origin: the Netherlands
Material: Metal
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 52.5cm H, 23cm D, 49cm W
Color: Black.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
1950s "Antheor" Armchair by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brecht, BE
An iconic Mathieu Matégot iron armchair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mathieu Matégot Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th-century vintage garden armchair by the iconic French designer Mathieu Matégot was designed with his distinct perforated sheet metal and steel tube structure. In white lacquer....
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Steel
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern White Mesh Metal Planter, France, 1951
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Midcentury modern planter by French designer Mathieu Matégot.
White lacquered mesh metal.
Full original condition.
Literature: "Mathieu Mategot" by Philippe Jousse...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
A Mathieu Matégot Coat Rack ‘Ideaal’ Model 110 for Artimeta Soest, Netherlands
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An ‘Ideaal’ Model 110 coat rack designed by Mathieu Matégot for Dutch company Artimeta Soest during the 1950s. The set retains all hooks and coat hangers and is the larger of the two...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Steel
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Glass Coffee Table circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Coffee table designed by Mathieu Matégot.
Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950.
Lacquered metal with original paint.
In good original condition, with minor wea...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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Metal
Mathieu Matégot Floor Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tri-color floor lamp with three lights and mesh shields by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Mathieu Matégot furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mathieu Matégot furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 221 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 45 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Mathieu Matégot were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by David Lange, Line Vautrin, and Roger Feraud. Prices for Mathieu Matégot furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $249 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,670.
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