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Three Vintage Bar Stools in the Manner of Mathieu Matégot

$1,800
£1,360.20
€1,570.70
CA$2,515.23
A$2,790.86
CHF 1,461.91
MX$34,223.41
NOK 18,595.01
SEK 17,552.89
DKK 11,713.68
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A stylish and sculptural set of three bar stools executed in white-painted metal with perforated steel seats, designed in the manner of Mathieu Matégot. The square seats measure approximately 11.5 inches and rest atop elegantly curved frames with integrated footrests—offering both visual lightness and everyday function. The use of perforated metal and tubular steel pays direct homage to Matégot’s innovative Rigitulle technique, which blurred the lines between industrial material and refined decorative form. Mathieu Matégot was one of the most inventive French designers of the mid-20th century, known for pioneering the use of perforated metal in furniture. His pieces were favored by forward-thinking architects and tastemakers of the 1950s and '60s—those furnishing modernist homes, fashionable apartments, and avant-garde interiors in Paris and beyond. His clientele included design collectors, boutique hoteliers, and cultural creatives drawn to the sculptural quality and technical originality of his work. These 1980s examples reflect a revival of Matégot’s aesthetic during the postmodern era, when designers and manufacturers reinterpreted mid-century forms for a new generation. Today, stools like these would appeal to collectors of French modernism, interior designers working within a minimalist or industrial-modern vocabulary, or homeowners seeking subtle sculptural pieces that offer both design heritage and everyday utility. Ideal for placement at a kitchen island, bar, or breakfast counter, these stools bring a touch of French modernist spirit to contemporary interiors—with a look that feels both fresh and timeless.
  • Similar to:
    Mathieu Matégot (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Diameter: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. in good shape, some age to finish but has a more industrial feel to them the way they are. structurally sound.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883020656642

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