Pierre Chapo, who was born in Paris, France, in July 1927, was initially interested in becoming a professional painter. However, after a chance meeting with a shipbuilder who introduced him to wood and woodworking, Chapo changed his focus and decided to study architectural studies at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
After graduating, Chapo and his wife, the sculptor and painter Nicole Lormier, started traveling extensively through Scandinavia and Central America. Among the many places the couple visited was Taliesin West, the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright — a visit that had a lasting influence on Chapo’s future work and designs.
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(Biography provided by H. Gallery)
Pierre Chapo “S11” Dining Chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1966, Set of 6
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S11” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1966, set of six Pierre Chapo designed the "S11" dining chair in 1966, epitomizing his architect...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo “S11” Dining Chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1966, Set of 2
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S11” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1966, set of 2 Pierre Chapo designed the "S11" dining chair in 1966, epitomizing his architectur...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo “S24” Dining Chairs, 1967, Set of 4
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S24” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1967, set of four. Pierre Chapo designed the “S24” dining chairs ...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo “S28” Dining Chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1972, Set of 4
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S28” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm, France, 1972, set of four. The "S28" dining chairs, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1972, represent a clear transition fr...
Elm
Pierre Chapo “S11” Dining Chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1966, Set of 10
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S11” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1966, set of ten. Pierre Chapo designed the "S11" dining chairs in 1966, epitomizing his architec...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo “S28” Dining Chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1972, Set of 6
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S28” dining chairs for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm, France, 1972, set of six. The "S28" dining chairs, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1972, represent a clear transition fro...
Elm
French Design: Vintage Pierre Chapo S24 Chairs, Set of 6
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Set of six original vintage S24 chairs by Pierre Chapo. Pierre Chapo’s design have been heavily inspired by works from from the Bauhaus period and design...
Elm
1950's French Rush Seated Dining Chairs Pierre Crueges, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French rush seated dining chairs pierre crueges – set of four 1950’s French rush seated dining chairs pierre crueges – set of fo...
Beech
Original Pierre Chapo French Elm S24 Chairs, France 1970s - Set of 4
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four original S24 chairs by Pierre Chapo. Pierre Chapo’s design have been heavily inspired by works from the Bauhaus period and designers like le Corbusier and Charlotte Perr...
Leather, Elm
1960's Elm & Cognac Leather Dining room Chairs set in the manner of Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Italian Design Elm & Cognac Leather Dining Room Chair set of 4. Designed in the style / manner of Pierre Chapo. Made ...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo Set of Four Elm and Leather S 24 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Set of four S 24, Pierre Chapo designed this model in 1967, he highlighted the strength of the half-lap joints to ensure a highly rigid chair. Visible Allen black screws and woven co...
Leather, Elm
Set of Four Pierre Chapo "S45" Dining Chairs in Solid Elm, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
French designer and woodworker Pierre Chapo was an iconic cabinetmaker, who created timeless furniture that fused modern design with traditional craftsmanship. Pierre Chapo always pa...
Wood, Elm
