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Mathieu Matégot
Cap d'Ail Complete Dining Set
1950s
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H 28.3 × Ø 40.6 in
The story
This iconic dining set is an original creation by Mathieu Matégot, dating back to the 1950s. The table, along with the two armchairs and four chairs, is crafted from white lacquered metal. The meticulous handling of the raw material showcases the artist's ingenuity. Matégot's intricate intertwining patterns and curves add a touch of sophistication to each piece in the set, epitomising a perfect blend of elegance and the whimsical flair typical of the post-war era. These pieces have undergone a complete restoration, with the chair cushions reupholstered in a bronze-colored Pierre Frey fabric suitable both for indoor and outdoor.
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001), a renowned Franco-Hungarian designer known for his unique creations, played a central role in the post-war artistic landscape in France. His innovative use of perforated metal, discovered during his captivity in Germany and patented under the evocative name "Rigitulle" in 1952, revolutionized furniture design. Blurring the lines between design and decoration, his pieces reflect a pursuit of functionality characterized by resourcefulness and ingenuity in form-finding. Now reissued, his creations remain design classics, epitomizing the playful elegance of the 1950s.
Literature: Mathieu Mategot, Jousse Entreprise, Photographies d'Archives 1945-1960, figure 30 ; Mobilier et Décoration, October 1951, page 42 ; Philippe Jousse and Caroline Mondineu, Mathieu Matégot, Paris, 2003, pages 148 and 149 ; Mathieu Matégot, Patrick Favardin, Norma edition, Paris, 2014, page 54 ; Art et Décoration, Paris, n° 19, December 1950, page 28 ; La maison française, Paris, n° 49, July 1951, page 10.
About Mathieu Matégot
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) was a Hungarian-born designer who settled in France. After the Second World War he developed furniture and objects in perforated and folded sheet metal, a technique he called Rigitulle, producing chairs, tables, trolleys and baskets in his workshops. Pieces such as the Nagasaki chair and Satellite mirror are well known. He later devoted himself to tapestry. Collectors seek original lacquered pieces in good condition.
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Every piece is packed and shipped under insurance, from the workshop to you. White glove delivery (unpacking, installation, packaging removal) is available on request. Delivery is not charged at checkout: we send you a quote within 24 business hours of your order. You have 5 days to accept and pay it (secure payment link or bank transfer), otherwise your order is cancelled and fully refunded.
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