French Metal Wall Shelf "Clé de Sol" by Mathieu Matégot, 1955

20th century French vintage collectible wall shelf in original yellow-lacquered steel tube and perforated sheet (rigitulle), designed by Mathieu Matégot in the mid-1950s. The sinuous treble-clef (clé de sol) silhouette frames two openwork cubbies, creating a light, graphic composition that reads as both sculpture and storage.

A quintessential Matégot piece—perfect for books and objets—bringing a bold pop of color to contemporary interiors and serious mid-century design collections alike.

Origin: France
Period: circa 1955
Materials: Yellow-lacquered steel tube and perforated sheet (rigitulle)

Why we love it

A true Matégot icon: airy rigitulle + musical, sculptural line.

That rare yellow finish—graphic, joyful, and instantly collectible.