During a period of post-war optimism, Mathieu Matégot applied his own innovation, the "Rigitulle", to his Satellite collection, named in a nod to the scientific advances in France at the time. Perforated sheet metal has enabled the designer to reinvent the traditional lampshade, creating a new type of luminaire. Designed in 1953, the applique Satellite comprises two diffusers made from perforated sheet metal folded accordion-style to obtain an ovoid shape, and mounted on two elongated metal arms. Almost 70 years later, Gubi is reissuing this sculptural piece. The Satellite wall lamp, which can also be installed on the ceiling, is distinguished by its two large, perfectly balanced arms that give the impression that the shades are like balloons moving away from each other, frozen in weightlessness. Because of the size of its arms, the Satellite wall light is designed to be easily dismantled and reassembled for transport. The design of the Satellite lamp has been refined to meet today's safety standards, while remaining faithful to Matégot's original concept.
Technology
2 x e27
Color
Noir et blanc
Colour
black
Material
metal
Dimensions
l 128 x h 118 cm, abat-jour ø 22 x h 28 cm, câble l 180 cm
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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GUBI
Created by Lisbeth and Olsen Gubi, the brand Gubi is a Danish company that has been re-editing some of the greatest design classics since 1967. Based in the docks of Copenhagen, the Gubi headquarters spans 2000 square meters in a former tobacco factory, now renovated into a vast modern loft-style showroom. One of the iconic pieces of the Gubi brand is the Pacha armchair. This armchair by Pierre Paulin embodies the innovative spirit and timeless elegance of Gubi. The Gubi chairs are renowned for their innovative design and exceptional comfort, seamlessly blending contemporary aesthetics with functionality. These iconic pieces evoke emotions and tell meaningful stories, making them both timeless and enduring.