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)
French Round Sycamore Wood Coffee or Side Table in Style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Chicago, IL
Round French coffee table or side table in the style of Andre Arbus. Sycamore veneer sun burst decorative top and with solid Sycamore legs wi...
Sycamore
Angelo Mangiarotti Bronze and Rosewood Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian architect and designer Angelo Mangiarotti Rosewood topped and bronze base dining table. Base by Foundry Battaglia Bernini. Astonis...
Bronze
Italain Coffee Table Attributed to Gio Ponti Mahogany With Original Glass
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
A round Italian mahogany coffee table or large side table attributed to Gio Ponti. Circa 1940. The table has been refinished with a satin...
Mahogany
Pierre Chapo Stools Tabourets Pair S31 Elm France c1974 Vintage
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Chicago, IL
Early edition stools by Pierre Chapo, meticulously crafted from solid elm feature a thick seating with natural veining and three crossed feet. Visible joints along the seating's edge...
Elm
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Glass Coffee Table Model 1870/1circa 1950
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Chicago, IL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte beveled glass with lacquered metal legs terminating in darkly patinated brass. Model 1970/1 c 1950. The incredible piece of Fontana Arte beveled glass is...
Brass
Marcel Gascoin French Tabouret Oak Trefle Side Table Edition Arhec, circa 1953
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Chicago, IL
A single of French designer Marcel Gascoin French oak tabouret or side table. Edition Trefle for Arhec, circa 1953. Marcel Gascoin was part of the French reconstruction furniture mov...
Oak
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
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
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
Pierre Chapo - Spirit - Dining Table - Extendable - Elm - France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Round Elm Dining Table in the Spirit of Pierre Chapo, France, Contemporary Structure reduced to pure geometry — a quiet homage to Chapo’s architectural craft. This round elm dining...
Elm
Pierre Chapo, 'Sfax' T21E, Dining Table, Solid French Elm, 1970's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
An iconic model designed by French master craftsman Pierre Chapo, the T21E “Sfax” dining table perfectly embodies the designer’s architectural and sculptural approach to furniture. P...
Elm
Vintage Solid Elm T40 Extendable Dining Table by Pierre Chapo France ca. 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage solid French elmwood circular extendable dining table made in France by Pierre Chapo ca. 1970s 110 cm diameter, 74 cm high, 2 extensions of 50 cm each allows the table to off...
Elm
