Mid-Century French Coffee Table from Mathieu Matégot, 1960s

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France / 1960 / Coffee Table / Mathieu Matégot / metal / Mid-century

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A sculptural and rare example of mid-century French design, this coffee table by Mathieu Matégot. It captures the designer’s signature fusion of industrial technique and poetic form. Created circa 1960, the piece features a perforated metal top, detachable for ease of use, resting on a rhythmic base composed of bundled vertical rods, cinched by circular bands that evoke architectural columns or musical staves.

Matégot, celebrated for his innovative use of Rigitulle (a patented perforated metal), brought a lyrical sensibility to utilitarian materials. This table exemplifies his approach: light yet grounded, functional yet expressive. The white lacquered finish enhances its sculptural clarity, while subtle signs of wear attest to its vintage authenticity.

with its airy geometry and tactile surface, the table offers both visual intrigue and practical elegance. It’s a collector’s piece that speaks to the optimism and experimentation of postwar French modernism. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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