French Metal Wall Shelf "Clé De Sol" by Mathieu Matégot, 1955

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20th century French vintage collectible wall shelf in black-lacquered steel tube and perforated sheet (rigitulle), designed by Mathieu Matégot in … Read more 20th century French vintage collectible wall shelf in black-lacquered steel tube and perforated sheet (rigitulle), designed by Mathieu Matégot in the mid-1950s. The sinuous, treble-clef silhouette frames two openwork cubbies, yielding a light, graphic composition that reads as both sculpture and storage.
A quintessential Matégot piece ideal for books and objets, and at home in contemporary rooms or serious mid-century design collections.

Origin: France
Period: circa 1955
Materials: Black-lacquered steel tube and perforated sheet (rigitulle)
Condition: Very good vintage condition; minor age-consistent wear and a uniform patina; ready to hang.

Mounting: Discreet wall hardware (two anchor points recommended).
Notes: Known as the “Clé de Sol” model—an emblematic Matégot motif where musical contour becomes structure.

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