Designed in 1960, the Matégot trolley table has now been reissued by Gubi. Mathieu Matégot was one of the first to combine metal tubes and perforated sheet metal, thus establishing his characteristic and avant-garde style. Matégot Trolley consists of two spacious trays, the upper part available in several colours, while the lower tray includes a newspaper holder. Very light, this trolley table suits any interior.
Born in 1910 in Hungary, Mathieu Matégot studied at the Budapest School of Fine Arts. After completing his studies, he began designing sets for the national theatre. He moved to France in 1931, where he worked in a variety of fields: set designer for the Folies Bergères, window dresser for Galeries Lafayette and stylist for Parisian fashion houses.At the end of the 1930s, the painting he had never stopped doing led him to a new mode of expression: tapestry. The Second World War interrupted its activity. He volunteered for the French army and was taken prisoner before being released in 1945. On his return, he set up a furniture design workshop in Paris. Metal, rattan, glass, wood, Formica, leather and, above all, perforated sheeting are all used in the design of chairs, armchairs, tables, sideboards, sideboards, desks and objects for the home.His work as a designer covered a relatively short period, until the early 1960s. During this period, he created the "Nagasaki" tripod chair (1954) and the "Copacabana" armchair (1955). These two pieces, made from steel tube and perforated sheet, a material that Mathieu Matégot was one of the first to use, are particularly representative of his work. During this decade, he also worked on a number of decoration projects in France and abroad. Alongside Prouvé, Royère, Perriand and the ceramist Georges Jouve, with whom he collaborated on a range of projects, he was one of the most widely recognised French designers of the period.
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Danish brand Gubi reissues some of the greatest design classics created since 1967. Situated on Copenhagen docks, Gubi’s head office spans over 2000m2 in a former tobacco factory renovated into a large, modern exhibition loft space. Gubi is a designer renowned for creating, developing and marketing a bold and sleek collection of furniture, lighting and interior objects around the world.
Iconic pieces evoke emotion and tell meaningful stories that make them both timeless and long-lasting. Gubi views itself as a treasure hunter who considers curiosity, courage, and intuition as the keys to success.