Pierre Chapo, Set in solid elm, 1970s

Pierre Chapo, by.

Set in solid elm. Table model “T21D, or Sfax”. Round-shaped top standing on a base consisting of five crossed legs. Four “S38A” model benches, curved in shape and with a seat made up of two slats.

French work realized in 1971 and 1973.

Dimensions:

Table : H 71 x D 138 cm

Bench : H 44 x W 144 x D 32 cm

Prix :

Table : 16800 euros

Bancs : 5300 euros les quatre pièces

Reference: LS51292001A/51305004D

The benches can be sold without the table, the table cannot be sold without the benches!

Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was a French furniture designer, who fell in love with wood after meeting a shipwright, who enrolled at the Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1947. He interspersed his studies with numerous trips to Scandinavian countries, the United States and Central America. On his return to France, he founded his practice and continued his woodworking with different species: oak, ash and elm. In 1957, he opened his gallery in Paris and exhibited his creations as well as those of other designers such as Serge Mouille, Isamu Noguchi or Charlotte Perriand. He will then receive his first orders such as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal at the exhibition of Arts and Crafts Techniques, organized by the city of Paris. He developed his furniture manufacturing workshop in Clamart and participated in several development projects. In 1967, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and won the bronze medal. It also subcontracts with three workshops in the Vosges, including Seltz cabinetmakers. Towards the end of his life, he gave a series of lectures on wood, cabinetmaking, tradition and creation. His work will be turned, throughout his career, around achievements in solid wood, combining contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, to offer us refined and organic creations. Source: Hugues Magen (dir.), Pierre Chapo, a modern artist, New York, Magen H Gallery, 2017