Mathieu Matégot (1910 – 2001) was a Hungarian / French designer and material artist. He was one of the most renowned French designers of the 1950s.
Known for his diverse and self-taught design methods, using inventive material and techniques. His innovative technique is known as the Rigitulle, in which metal tubing is combined with a perforated metal sheet, which could be folded and bent to make groundbreaking shapes in his furniture.