Umbrella Stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s

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An elegant, original umbrella stand from the mid-20th century, made of perforated sheet metal, metal rods, and brass elements. Its … Read more An elegant, original umbrella stand from the mid-20th century, made of perforated sheet metal, metal rods, and brass elements. Its form and construction clearly reflect the distinctive design language of Mathieu Matégot, one of the most important French modernist designers of the 20th century.

The stand has a very distinctive, slender silhouette. The body is made of finely perforated white sheet metal, set within a geometric framework of metal rods. The whole is complemented by a heavy, round base in an antique brass finish and a tall, decorative arm topped with a handle wrapped in light-colored plastic.

Particularly interesting is the way the perforated sheet metal is joined to the metal frame—a solution typical of 1950s French design, strongly associated with the work of Matégot and his Rigitulle technique.

Date
circa 1950–1960

Origin
France

Materials
perforated sheet metal
metal rods
brass-finished elements
metal base


Condition
Vintage condition, with visible signs of age and use. The surface of the brass base features a natural patina, discoloration, and minor signs of wear. The perforated sheet metal also shows slight signs of aging. All of these features have been preserved as part of the object’s authentic patina.

No visible signature.

Due to the lack of a signature, the item is offered as a stand in the style of / from the design circle of Mathieu Matégot, rather than as an unconditionally confirmed design by the artist. See less