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.
Find a collection of vintage Pierre Chapo coffee tables, stools and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by H. Gallery)
$6,000 / item
H 22.45 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Shelf by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Floor Shelf by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s Two-tier floor shelf with four tubular metal legs, painted black. The shelf has two levels, with 200 cm (78.74 i...
Metal
$459 / item
H 5.75 in W 24 in D 11.25 in
CLARA I Shelving unit - Handcrafted in Canada by Le Tenon et la Mortaise
By Le Tenon & la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
CLARA - Versatile Solid Wood Wall Shelf Handcrafted in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, Quebec, the CLARA wall shelf embodies the elegance of modern Scandinavian design. Meticulously mad...
Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Edward Wormley Long John Shelf for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Long John Shelf can be used as shelf or console. Walnut wood with great sapwood striped details.
Walnut
$1,770
H 10.24 in W 59.06 in D 7.49 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern wall mounted shelf. Design by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz. Striking German design from the 1960s. Nicely grained teak wood Marked with Wilhelm ...
Teak
Geraldo De Barros, Console, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A small wall-mounted console or wall shelf designed by Geraldo De Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.7...
Wood
Wall Shelf Model E by Marcel Gascoin, Circa 1950s -01
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A wall shelf designed by Marcel Gascoin (1907–1986), model E, produced by ARHEC in France, circa 1950s. Crafted in oak, the shelf features a simple and refined form that evokes the ...
Oak
Geraldo De Barros, Console, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A small wall-mounted console or wall shelf designed by Geraldo De Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.7...
Wood
Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood Re-polished Original condition.
Wood
Geraldo De Barros, Console, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A small wall-mounted console or wall shelf designed by Geraldo De Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.7...
Wood
Pierre Chapo, "B17 LONGUE" Bookshelf, circa 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York, NY
"B17 Longue" bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, circa 1967, in elmwood. Beautiful example of the timeless design mastery of Pierre Chapo (1927 - 1986). In 1967, Pierre Chapo presented new creations at the Salon des Arts Ménagers, exhibiting the B17 bookshelf for the first time. The B 17 is fixed to the wall, freeing up considerable floor space. The bookshelf, whose presence surprises by its discretion and elegance, comes in several versions of differing lengths and heights. The harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves (in 50 mm sections) is accentuated by the originality of the support system. Supports, as their name implies, normally prop up the shelves of a piece of furniture or else the jutting parts of buildings. Pierre Chapo decided not to take this universal law into account and modeled a support that fits into the upright, which means the shelf can be solidly fixed under its support. In a balance between gravity and the forces at play, the more weight goes on the shelf, the better its components slot into the upright. Literature: Magen H...
Elm
Wall-Mounted Desk by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1970s for the ski resort Les Arcs 1800, this wall-mounted desk or console exemplifies her approach to functional, sculptural design in alpine ar...
Metal
Wall-Mounted Console Table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, this distinctive wall-mounted wooden table is conceived as a compact architectural element, intended to integrate seamlessly into the corner of a room...
Wood
Console Table by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare wooden console table was designed by Charlotte Perriand for a private residence in Méribel Les Allues, France. Characterised by its sculptural simplicity, the piece feature...
Wood
Wall Shelving Unit in Solid Teak, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking wall shelving unit, produced in France during the 1950s, is crafted from solid teak and distinguished by its alternating open compartments, softly rounded uprights, and...
Teak
‘B17B’ Bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, France, 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1967 by Pierre Chapo, the B17B bookshelf exemplifies his approach to furniture as a balance of structure, proportion, and material. Constructed entirely in solid elm, the...
Elm
T35A Dining Table by Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
The T35A dining table by Pierre Chapo, crafted in France in the 1970s, is a refined and compact version of his iconic T35 design. Made from solid elm, this table showcases Chapo’s si...
Elm
