Mathieu MATÉGOT (1910-2001)
Kyoto
Daybed
Black lacquered metal (with spring base)
Daybed
Gelakt metaal.
Circa 1950.
Atelier Matégot.
H.71 cm W.200 cm D.100 cm
Inventing a new technique, he created a new material: he first drilled the sheet metal classically with cloverleaf patterns and then with small square or round holes. In 1952, he named this openwork mesh, usually lacquered in black, "Rigitulle".
... A perforated sheet which looks like a veil of... tulle...
