French Mid Century Pendant Light by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane Circa 1950s

French Mid Century Pendant Light by Mathieu Matégot for Holophane Circa 1950s

Product code #OA3401

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- Large white opaline glass dome shade
- Perforated steel conical gallery
- Brushed steel suspension tube and ceiling rose
- Decorative perforations throughout the conical gallery
- Steel suspension tube can be adjusted to a custom length upon request
- Design attributed to Mathieu Matégot
- Manufactured by Holophane
- French ~ 1950s

Dimensions

Shade - Length 36cm x width 36cm x height 16cm
Stem - Length 8cm x width 8cm x height 115cm

Mathieu Matégot

Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, recognised as one of the most influential figures in French mid-century furniture and lighting design.

Born in Hungary in 1910, Matégot studied art and architecture in Budapest before moving to Paris in 1931. Following the Second World War, he established his own design workshops in Paris and Casablanca, producing furniture, lighting and decorative objects.

Matégot became particularly known for his innovative use of perforated sheet steel, developing a material known as Rigitulle, which allowed metal to be shaped into lightweight, curved and sculptural forms. This technique became a defining feature of his work throughout the 1950s.

His designs combined industrial materials with elegant, functional forms, with notable pieces including the Nagasaki chair, Copacabana armchair and Satellite pendant light.

During the 1960s, Matégot gradually moved away from furniture design to concentrate on tapestry, becoming an important figure in the French modern tapestry movement.

Holophane

Holophane is a lighting manufacturer with origins in France during the 1890s, specialising in the development and production of innovative glass lighting and optical systems.

The company became particularly recognised for its patented prismatic glass technology, designed to control, diffuse and distribute light efficiently. Holophane expanded internationally during the early 20th century, establishing manufacturing operations in Britain and the United States.

Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Holophane produced a wide range of architectural, industrial and commercial lighting, supplying fittings for factories, public buildings, offices and transport infrastructure.

The company was involved in several significant British lighting projects, including St Paul's Cathedral, Battersea Power Station and Westminster Abbey.

During the mid 20th century, Holophane continued to develop lighting designs combining functional engineering with advances in glass manufacturing and light distribution.

Original Holophane lighting remains recognised for its quality of manufacture, distinctive glasswork and contribution to 20th-century industrial and architectural lighting design.

Condition Report

Good original condition, with minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use. Some surface ageing and marks to the perforated steel gallery, with the original white opaline glass shade presenting well overall.

As with all of our products this product is an original piece and has lived a life before it arrived at Otto's HQ. It has been sympathetically restored by the Otto's team to ensure it has a life for many more years to come. All of our products will show signs of patina and cosmetic wear, this we believe is what gives our products their unique charm. If you have any further questions regarding the condition of this product or any others please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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