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.