Mathieu Matégot pair of Cap d'Ail chairs 1950s

This iconic pair of Cap d'Ail chairs is an original creation by Mathieu Matégot, dating from the 1950s. These chairs are made of white lacquered metal. The work of the raw material is exceptionally fine and testifies to the ingenuity of the artist. The interlacing and curves elaborated by Matégot add a touch of sophistication to each seat, illustrating a perfect marriage between elegance and the whimsical impulses specific to the post-war years. These pieces have been entirely restored in our workshop, the armchair cushions have been reupholstered with a Pierre Frey outdoor fabric in a beautiful pastel yellow. Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001), a Franco-Hungarian designer renowned for his unique creations, occupied a central place in the post-war artistic landscape in France. His innovative use of perforated sheet metal, discovered during his captivity in Germany and patented under the evocative name "Rigitulle" in 1952, revolutionized furniture design. At the crossroads of design and decoration, the pieces he created reflected a quest for functionality, characterized by an economy of means and ingenuity in the search for forms. Now reissued, his creations remain design classics, perfectly illustrating the playfulness and timeless elegance of the 1950s. Literature: Mathieu Mategot, Jousse Entreprise, Archival Photographs 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 and Decoration, Paris, No. 19, December 1950, page 28; The French House, Paris, No. 49, July 1951, page 10.