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Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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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Creator: Mathieu Matégot
Mathieu Mategot Serving boy, "Mondrian" model
Mathieu Mategot Serving boy, "Mondrian" model

Mathieu Mategot Serving boy, "Mondrian" model

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Very rare Mathieu Mategot Serving boy, "Mondrian" model, in black painted metal and polychrome enameled sheet metal , small damage on the paint see photos

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1950s French Vintage Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mathieu Mategot wrough iron bar cart , circa 1950
Mathieu Mategot wrough iron bar cart , circa 1950

Mathieu Mategot wrough iron bar cart , circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Miami, FL

Mathieu Mategot Wrought Iron Bar Cart , circa 1950

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Wrought Iron

Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI
Mathieu Matégot 'Trolley' for GUBI

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Mategot Bar Trolley, France, 1950s
Mategot Bar Trolley, France, 1950s

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.     

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot Bar Cart
Mathieu Matégot Bar Cart

Mathieu Matégot Bar Cart

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Miami, FL

"L'adapt-bar", bar cart made by Mathieu Matégot, signed and numbered. Image 7: "MARIE CLAIRE" Issue December 1963. Avalable also in black Stock TB #C 202 (Image 8).

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel, Chrome

Mathieu Mategot, Serving Cart, Tea Trolley, Lacquered black metal, France, 1950
Mathieu Mategot, Serving Cart, Tea Trolley, Lacquered black metal, France, 1950

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 Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mathieu Mategot Lacquered Metal Bar Cart
Mathieu Mategot Lacquered Metal Bar Cart

Mathieu Mategot Lacquered Metal Bar Cart

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous, rare bar cart by Mathieu Mategot with graphic lines in contrasting lacquered metal in yellow and black France, c. 1960. Great vintage condition. Wear commensurate with age.

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1960s French Vintage Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mathieu Matelot Trolley
Mathieu Matelot Trolley

Mathieu Matelot Trolley

$1,600Sale Price|36% Off

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 Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Vintage Mathieu Matégot Perforated Metal Design Rolling Bar Cart
Vintage Mathieu Matégot Perforated Metal Design Rolling Bar Cart

Vintage Mathieu Matégot Perforated Metal Design Rolling Bar Cart

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in North Miami, FL

Mathieu Mategot, 1910-2001 After studying at the Beaux Arts in Budapest, Mathieu Matégot moved to France in 1931 where he exercised various professions: designer of sets for the Foli...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mathieu Matégot Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

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Mathieu Mategot Demon Tea Cart, France, 1952
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Mathieu Matégot carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.

Mathieu Matégot carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 11 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original carts and bar carts 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 carts and bar carts by Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, and Jacques Adnet. Prices for Mathieu Matégot carts and bar carts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $880 and can go as high as $9,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,975.