Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta magazine rack , 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Delft, NL
Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta magazine rack , 1950s
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Furniture
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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Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta magazine rack , 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Delft, NL
Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta magazine rack , 1950s
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal with original paint. In good original conditio...
Metal
Rare White Mathieu Matégot "Copacabana" Chair by Atelier Mategot France, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot "Copacabana" Chair by Atelier Mategot France, 1954
Metal
$1,399 / item
Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI Originally designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1953, the 'Trolley' is an authorized re-edition by GUBI. Executed using Matégot's Rigitulle method of...
Steel
Rare pair of mid century two tier jardinieres by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Set of four stackable planters by Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Metal and perforated lacquered sheet metal (rigitulle) Model created circa 1950 (priced for the set of 4) Bibliogr...
Steel
$1,194 / item
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s. These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they are timeless works of art that effortlessly merge for...
Metal, Metallic Thread
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Mate´got. Manufactured by Artimeta (Holland), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal with original paint. In great original condition, w...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Wine Bottle Carrier, France, c.1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A very rare Mathieu Mategot wine bottle carrier. Visible signs of rust and paint loss but no structural issues. Could be refinished if one wanted to restore it. Sold as seen in origi...
Sheet Metal
1950s umbrella stand by Mathieu Matégot, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
1950s umbrella stand by Mathieu Matégot, France. Very elegant 1950s umbrella stand was designed by Designer Mathieu Matégot. The feature is a pastel green lacquered perforated wire ...
Brass
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern French White Metal Paper Bin , circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Metal paper bin designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
Metal
Gubi Copacabana Outdoor Lounge Chair in Orange base and Lorkey, Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created in the 1950s by the Hungarian-born French master of postwar design, Mathieu Matégot, the Tropique Collection of outdoor furniture captures the timeless glamour and exotic lux...
Stainless Steel
Gubi Copacabana Outdoor Lounge Chair in Black base and Lorkey, Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created in the 1950s by the Hungarian-born French master of postwar design, Mathieu Matégot, the Tropique Collection of outdoor furniture captures the timeless glamour and exotic lux...
Stainless Steel
Gubi Tropique Outdoor Armchair in White Base with Fringes by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created in the 1950s by the Hungarian-born French master of postwar design, Mathieu Matégot, the Tropique Collection of outdoor furniture captures the timeless glamour and exotic lux...
Stainless Steel
$7,649 / item
Side table or telephone table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charmante table à téléphone par Mathieu Matégot à double plateau pouvant servir de bout de canapé
Metal
Vintage French Mid-Century Modern Garden Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of original French Mid-Century modern white metal garden tables by Mathieu Mategot, with perforated square tops and small shelv...
Metal
Mathieu Mategot large decorative white metal plate or basket or vide-poche 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathieu Mategot Large 20th century design decorative plate by Mathieu Mategot Original good conditions Height 3 cm Large 45 cm
Metal
Elegant Magazine Stand by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This pure and elegant magazine stand was designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1952 and manufactured by Artimeta. The stand is made of white lacquered folded and perforated metal. This maga...
Metal
Original Dédal Shelves by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie étagère dite Dedal par Mathieu Matégot, Jolie patine.
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...
Brass
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for Gubi in Oak
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in Oak. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
Metal
$2,864 / set
Pair of Mathieu Matégot Garden Chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This pair of iconic heart-shaped garden chairs designed by Mathieu Matégot are extremley rare. They are a classic hallmark of Matégot's work, featuring the turbular steel heart-shape...
Wrought Iron
Scarce ashtray by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare cendrier sur pied en laiton par Mathieu Matégot
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Plate, Mid-Century Modern, 39 cm
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1950. In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut
By Mathieu Matégot, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 5-Shelf System for GUBI in American Walnut. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la b...
Metal
$18,239Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Signed Mathieu Matégot Abstract Tapestry, Highly Coveted 1st Piece 1/6
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Dallas, TX
78078 Vintage Mathieu Mategot Abstract French Aubusson Tapestry, 04'07 x 08'00. This handwoven wool tapestry by renowned Hungarian-French artist Mathieu Matégot is a masterful blend ...
Wool
Yellow perforated metal bonbonniere by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950's
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This perforated meteal tray/serving dish in yellow from the 1950's was designed by Mathieu Matégot. It is in a good original condition and it has a beautiful patina of age and use. ...
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. Origin: France, 1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in...
Metal
1950's Mathieu Mategot circular Planters, white lacquered Mesh, a Pair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A pair of Mid Century Mathieu Mategot circular planters, in white lacquered metal mesh, untouched, in original condition, circa 1950's.
Metal
Serving table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table roulante par Mathieu Matégot
Metal
$5,737Sale Price|34% Off
Side table by Mathieu Mategot in brass iron and glass XXth century.
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Palermo, IT
The coffee table in question, with its minimalist design and inverted "X" metal base, may evoke the innovative spirit of Mathieu Matégot, a French designer known for his bold experim...
Brass, Iron
Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand Rigitulle Atelier Matégot France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black and Yellow Mathieu Matégot umbrella stand, Rigitulle, Atelier Matégot, France, 1950s.
Metal
Very scarce coffee table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table d'appoint. Circa 1956. Fibrociment gravé, métal laqué, laiton. Bibliographie: - Philippe JOUSSE & Caroline MONDINEAU : Mathieu Matégot, Jousse Entreprise, 2003, fig.192. - Pat...
Concrete, Metal, Brass
Mathieu Mategot Portariviste Design Mid-century 1950’s Modernariato
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Taranto, IT
Mathieu Mategot Portariviste Design Mid-century 1950’s Modernariato. Struttura in ottone, metallo smaltato e materiale plastico. Articolo in ottime condizioni conservative, non vi ...
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Black Mid-Century Modern Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Mate´got. Manufactured by Ateliers Mate´got, circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal with original paint. In good original condition with...
Metal
Pendant by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant designed my Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s. Opal glass shade with clear textured glass diffuser and lacquered aluminum. Original paint. Marked on glass: Made in Fra...
$880Sale Price|41% Off
Mategot Bar Trolley, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mategot bar trolley, France, 1950s. Black metal base. Vinyl covered tabletop. Castors move prefect.
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. Lacquered perforated metal
Metal
Wall console by Mathieu Mategot model Cap d'Ail circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Rare and elegant neo classical wall console from Mathieu Mategot from Cap d'Ail collection (typical french Riviera life style). Original oplaline. At the time, Mategot's production...
Metal
1950 Mid Century Mathieu Mategot Perforated Metal and Brass Table Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Madrid, ES
Table lamp from the 50s designed by Mathieu Mategot, in lacquered metal and gilded brass, three lampshades in perforated metal and in off-white color, it retains all its original ele...
Metal, Brass
Three-planter metal plant stand by Mathieu Matégot circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant mid-century plant stand was designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s. Crafted in metal, it features three distinct pot holders, each fashioned from perforated sheet meta...
Metal
Clef de Sol étagère by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Clef de Sol bookshelf Produced by Ateliers Matégot France, c.1955 White painted metal (later painted) documentation : - MONDINEU, Mathieu Mategot, éd. Jou...
Metal, Steel
Large Mathieu Matégot Bowl Dish in Original Condition
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Matégot dish bowl in original vintage condition.
Metal
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
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 ...
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. Lacquered perforated metal.
Metal
Set of Six 20th Century French 'Antheor' Chairs by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six mid-20th Century French wrought, painted and perforated metal garden chairs by Mathieu Mategot. Mategot is know to have exhibited alongside and collaborated with some of t...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Enameled Metal Plate, Atelier Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Atelier Matégot (France), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal, seem to be repainted many years ago. In great ori...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Black Stained Ash
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Démon' 4-Shelf System for GUBI in Stained Black Ash. The Démon Shelf, or the Biblio-Démon in Matégot’s original 1954 sketches, was part of a “plan d’execution de la bibliothèque," or his ideal model of an interior home library and study...
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Wall-Mounted Coat Rack in White and Anthracite Metal
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mathieu Matégot wall-mounted coat rack in white and dark anthracite metal. Manufactured in the early 1950s by Artimeta, the Netherlands. Matégot designed several rare models for this...
Metal
Large Mathieu Matégot White Planter, France, c. 1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Mathieu Matégot white planter, France, c. 1955 Original paint & in superb vintage condition.
Metal, Enamel
Mathieu Mategot Tripod Coffee Table / Magazine Rack
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Soho, London, GB
Occasional table with magazine rack by Mathieu Mategot (France circa 1955). The table is made in Mategot's iconic perforated sheet metal paired with a glass top.
Sheet Metal
$8,605 / set
Rare pair of Mathieu Matégot chairs
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mathieu MATEGOT (1910-2001) Paire de chaises, circa 1951, à assise et dossier en tôle perforée laquée noir, disposés sur une structure tubulaire formant un piètement tubulaire joint ...
Metal
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...
Metal
Rare corner shelve by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare étagères d’angle à trois niveaux par Mathieu Matégot en rigidulle et laiton
Metal, Brass
$1,494
Porte-plantes
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought iron plant stand
Wrought Iron
$5,916
Fauteuil de jardin
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought iron chair, 6 available
Iron
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. Origin: France, 1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
Metal
Important French Mid-Century Modern 'Baghdad' Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Mid-century table lamp or desk lamp in black enameled perforated metal by Mathieu Matégot. The piece has a unique sculptural form composed of series of non-linear angl...
Metal
Side table by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table d’appoint par Mathieu matégot vers 1950.
Metal, Brass
$1,494
Porte-plantes
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought iron plant stand
Wrought Iron