Mathieu Matégot

After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts, Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) created scenery and tapestries for the National Theatre. He moved to France in 1931 and was captured while serving in the French army, not being released until 1944. Upon his return, he began producing handmade furniture in Paris, creating iconic designs during the 1950s. In the early 1960s, he shifted focus to tapestry design, gaining international acclaim. Matégot's work is known for its organic forms and innovative techniques, particularly his combination of metal tubing with perforated sheet metal. Although he dedicated only a decade to furniture design, his creations became timeless classics.