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)
1960s Sideboard by A.R.P. - Guariche, Mortier, Motte - for Minvielle, France
By Charles Minvielle, Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)
Located in Renens, CH
This ARP sideboard from the 1960s was designed by Pierre Guariche, Joseph-André Motte, and Michel Mortier, and produced by Minvielle. Characterized by its modernist aesthetic, the ...
Wood
Postmodern Sideboard by Hans Eichenberger for Röthlisberger Kollektion, 1960's
By Hans Eichenberger, Röthlisberger
Located in Renens, CH
Very rare mid-century Swiss design classic. Black lacquered wood sideboard with Carrara marble top. Design by Hans Eichenberger for Röthlisberger Kollektion...
Marble
Danish Design Classic Arne Voder for Sibast, Triennale Sideboard, 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Renens, CH
The 1950s Danish-designed Triennale sideboard, created by Arne Vodder (model 29A), is named after its debut at the Milan Triennale. Crafted by the esteemed Danish furniture manufactu...
Teak
DF 2000 Sideboard, Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères, France, 1960s
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Renens, CH
The sideboard can be positioned against a wall or used to divide a space, thanks to its double-sided doors. This model includes multiple storage compartments with practical trays, f...
Metal
Italian / Dutch Design Derk Jan De Vries, Samara Storage Unit – 1970s
By Maisa
Located in Renens, CH
The Samara storage unit was designed by Dutch-born Derk Jan de Vries, who relocated to Italy in the 1960s. There, he collaborated with the small Milanese manufacturer Maisa di Seveso...
Glass, Ash
Pierre Chapo, S35 & T35 Corner Dining Set in French Elm, France - 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo S35 “Banc à dos droit” or Straight-back bench executed in French elm combined with the T35 “Aban” dining table. As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows...
Elm
R08 Sideboard by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie bahut R08 par Pierre Chapo, Belle patine.
Elm
Sideboard R14 by Pierre Chapo, France, 1975
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Sideboard R14 by Pierre Chapo, France, 1975
Wood
1970s Maison Regain Solid Elm Sideboard
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain
Located in Toronto, CA
The impressive solid elm sideboard from French design house Maison Regain, in the style of Pierre Chapo, features 2 spacious doors and 4 drawers, all in their signature rounded wood....
Wood, Elm
Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, Model R16, Made of Wood, circa 1969, France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Very rare and sublime buffet R16 by Pierre Chapo. The most emblematic buffet of the famous Ebeniste. (period photo with Pierre Chapo leaning against the R16) In solid elm (250 kgs!) ...
Wood
Pierre Chapo Sideboard, B40, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A solid elm modular sideboard by Pierre Chapo, model B40. Part of the B10 system, it embodies Chapo’s vision of adaptable living through honest structure and proportion. Functional c...
Wood
Maison Regain Elm Sideboard, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Almelo, NL
Maison Regain Elm Sideboard, France, 1970s A striking and timeless piece by Maison Regain, this French sideboard from the 1970s showcases the clean lines and warm, tactile beauty of...
Elm
