Perforated metal plant stand attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s. This elegant black lacquered metal plant stand features an openwork structure made of perforated and expanded sheet metal, a technique emblematic of Mathieu Matégot's work. Its flared and light silhouette gives this piece a graphic presence while maintaining a refined formal simplicity. Typical of 1950s French design, this plant stand perfectly illustrates Matégot's innovative approach, transforming metal into a flexible and decorative material through repurposed industrial techniques. Its airy aesthetic also allows it to be used as a decorative basket or planter. A representative piece of post-war French modernist design, sought after by collectors of furniture and objects attributed to Mathieu Matégot. Style: Mid-Century Modern French Design Modernist Matégot Style 1950s Industrial Chic Key Features: Expanded and perforated metal Black lacquered finish Attributed to Mathieu Matégot France, 1950s Light and graphic structure Characteristic flared shape Can be used as a plant stand or planter Beautiful patina of age Keywords: mathieu mategot plant stand, mategot planter, french mid century design, perforated metal planter, metal mesh planter, french modernist decor, mategot style, black metal planter, vintage plant holder, french design 1950s, mategot plant stand, black metal planter, french design 1950s, expanded metal, french modernist furniture, vintage decorative object, vintage metal planter, french mid-century modern, attributed to mategot, wrought metal planter