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)
Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
Early Pierre Chapo 'T14C' Table in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining table model T14C, solid elm, France, design 1960s This table is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, celebrated for his masterful use of solid elmwood and...
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'T20A' Dining Table in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining table, model 'T20A', elmwood, France, 1972 Conceived in 1972 by Pierre Chapo during his reimagining of the T14 table concept, this design is an early edition th...
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Sfax' T21E Dining Table in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Sfax' dining table, model 'T21E', solid elm, France, circa 1973 This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid ...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Coffee Table 'T08' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, coffee table or bench, model 'T08', solid elm, France, design circa 1965 This 'T08' coffee table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his h...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Table T02 Dining Table in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining table model 'T02', solid oak, France, late 1960s This table is an early edition by Pierre Chapo, celebrated for his dedication to clean, functional design prin...
Elm
French Naturalistic Free Form Dining Table in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining table, solid elm, France, 1970s/80s This French dining table from the 1970s-80s expresses a naturalistic character. A thick free form shaped wooden slab is characterized by ...
Elm
Dining table : « T35 C » by Pierre Chapo, circa 1970 in massive elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table à diner dites T35 C par Pierre Chapo. Des sections de bois savamment profilées constituent, par assemblage, les piétements des tables et des chaises de la génération de meub...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Model "T35A" Dining Table in Solid Elm, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This dining table is a compelling embodiment of Pierre Chapo’s distinctive style. He always paired his creative and elegant designs with impeccable craftsmanship that gained him worl...
Elm
Incredible T14 dining table by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable table à diner, commande spéciale, par Pierre Chapo vers 1975. Sublime patine. Notre table provient d’une commande spéciale commandée vers 1975 par un proche de l’artis...
Elm
T14A Table by Pierre Chapo, France, Circa 1971
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Chapo. Crafted in Elm wood.
Elm
Pierre Chapo 'T35B' Dining Table in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and iconic 'T35B' dining table by renowned French designer Pierre Chapo, crafted in the 1970s. Constructed from solid elm, this piece exemplifies Chapo's commitment to pure an...
Wood, Elm
Original Pierre Chapo 'Aban' T35B French Mid-Century Elm Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A scarce original Pierre Chapo dining table. French, c1974. Model T35B, documented in the Magen H - Chapo literature. The table is architecturally stunning, with Chapo's trade mar...
Elm
Gunnel Nyman was known as a glass artist, but this piece is a striking example of her early training in furniture design.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
