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Early Pierre Chapo 'L09I' Sofa or Bench in Solid Elm

$23,800
£18,047.36
€21,085.33
CA$34,032.65
A$34,554.75
CHF 19,588.35
MX$420,949.21
NOK 231,677.79
SEK 231,745.13
DKK 157,609.26

About the Item

Pierre Chapo, bench or sofa, model 'L09I', elm, fabric, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this piece is an early example designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction principles. The ‘L09’ sofa or bench is characterized by its taut, understated form, simple lines, and the distinctive box joints at the corners of the frame. The cushions retained its original upholstery, featuring stripes in a variety of natural colors. Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was born in a family of craftsmen and trained as an architect at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Already from a young age, he felt the need to roam the world. He was only twenty-one when he left France in order to spend the next few years traveling through England and Scandinavia. In December of 1951, he was living back in Paris, where he met his future wife, Nicole. Their meeting was the beginning of a lifelong union. Together, the lovebirds travelled through South and North America being captivated by the architectural diversity. Back in France, he and his partner Nicole set up Société Chapo in 1957. Société Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where he showed his own creations. However, Nicole also presented her ceramics, and textiles here and they even exhibited other great designers of that period. In 1958, they opened their famous gallery at 14 Boulevard de l'Hopital. Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that could later be adapted to universal needs. Throughout his career, Chapo combined his interest for contemporary design with his love for traditional craftsmanship. In his designs, he was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the ideas of Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were 'material, form, and function.' He measured his furniture by means of golden ratio and used elmwood as his preferred material. Unfortunately, Chapo fell ill, and he died in 1987, however, until his last day, he kept on designing and working.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 98.04 in (249 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)Seat Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Fabric
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1970-1979
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501192961stDibs: LU933151125852

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