Robert Mathieu (France) mid-century furniture

Robert Mathieu, born in 1921, initially trained at Ecole

Boulle and worked as a watchmaker before pivoting to architectural lighting

design. He became one of France's most renowned lighting designers and

producers during the 1950s.

In 1949, he opened his first lighting store at 98 Boulevard

Charonne and went on to expand his business with three more stores in Paris.

Mathieu's company, "R. Mathieu Luminaires Rationnels," developed

three main ranges of lights. The first range, produced from 1950/1951, featured

a double lampshade system in gilded brass known as the diabolo. The second

range, introduced in 1953, incorporated lacquered aluminum reflectors for

ceiling lights, lamps, and wall lights. From 1956 to 1958, he invented a

complete range of wall and ceiling lights and lamps with lacquered gray metal

counterweights and white Perspex cone reflectors. He also produced other, less

upscale series in the 1960s using materials like more...

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Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910 ? 2001). 'Cinnabar'…

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910 ? 2001). 'Cinnabar' Tapestry, manufactured by Les Ateliers Pinton Freres, tapestry workshop, Aubusson, France, woven artist's signature l.r.c, decal label to reverse beneath dust protector, height 152 cm width 150…

Mathieu Mategot shelf / rack for Artimeta; red and black…

Perforated metal shelf by Mathieu Mategot

Mathieu Mategot shelf / rack for Artimeta; red and black painted perforated metal. France; c 1950s; 24 cm high, 100 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Metal garden setting in the manner of Mathieu Mategot, black…

Mathieu Mategot-inspired Garden Set

Metal garden setting in the manner of Mathieu Mategot, black powder coated metal with perforations. Table, and four chairs., France, c 1950s, table: 73 cm high, 122 cm wide, 90 cm deep, chairs: 75 cm high, 57 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A Gubi Mategot wall coat rack, designed in 1956 by Mathieu…

Gubi Mategot Wall Coat Rack - 1956 Design

A Gubi Mategot wall coat rack, designed in 1956 by Mathieu Mategot for the Danish design house Gubi, diameter 36 cm

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910-2001), set of four 'Cap…

Mategot's Cap d'Ail Chairs (Set of 4)

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910-2001), set of four 'Cap d'Ail' chairs, c. 1952 white painted steel (4)

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910-2001) two 'Cap d'Ail'…

Mategot Chairs and Garden Table Set

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910-2001) two 'Cap d'Ail' chairs, c. 1950 painted metal, together with a circular garden table (3)

Robert Mathieu two tier auto trolley, painted metal, perforated…

Perforated Metal Auto Trolley with Detachable Tray

Robert Mathieu two tier auto trolley, painted metal, perforated detail, detachable tray, France, c 1940s

Attributed to Mathieu Mategot, Perforated Aluminium Illuminated…

Perforated Illuminated Mirror by Mategot for Artimeta

Attributed to Mathieu Mategot, Perforated Aluminium Illuminated Mirror, c. 1955, for Artimeta, diameter 44 cm

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian - French, 1910-2005). Kangaroo…

Mategot Kangaroo Table by Gubi

Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian - French, 1910-2005). Kangaroo occasional table manufactured by Gubi, Denmark, white and yellow, in lacquered drilled stainless steel

In the style of Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910 - 2001),…

Perforated Lit Mirrors by Mategot

In the style of Mathieu Mategot (Hungarian/French, 1910 - 2001), pair of perforated back Lit mirrors one circular, one rectangular, perforated steel and brass (2), 1. Height 50 cm. Width 36 cm. Depth 8 cm 2. Diameter 43.5 cm. Depth 5.5 cm