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)
Pierre Chapo, Shelves Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by. Shelving unit in blond natural elm, model B10, consisting of three front shelves. A door in the lower part. French work realized in the 1960s.
Elm
Bookcase in Oak, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bookcase in oak, rectangular in shape, with its glass in wood and glass. French work realized in the 1960s.
Oak
Pierre Chapo. “Godot” model blond oak bed. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by. Bed in natural blond oak, Godot model, or L01 J. Assembly with straight tails, straight base. French work realized in the 1960s. Dimensions: H 30 x W 146 x D 196...
Oak
Pierre Chapo, Table in Elm Model T14a, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo, by. Table in natural elm, model T14A, in a rectangular shape. French work realized in the 1960s.
Elm
Silvio Coppola, for Bernini. Walnut sideboard with stepped shelves. 1960s.
By Silvio Coppola
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silvio Coppola, for Bernini Step-back sideboard in light walnut. It features four doors on the front, including two corner doors. The recessed upper section offers eight storage n...
Walnut
Oak and oak veneer sideboard opening to 3 doors and 4 drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak and oak veneer sideboard opening on the front with 3 doors and 4 carved wooden drawers. Shelves inside. Key. Swedish work from the 1960s/70s. Dimensions: H 80,5 x W 225 x D 45 ...
Oak
B17A bookcase by Pierre Chapo in massive elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
En 1967, à l’occasion du salon des Arts Ménagers, Pierre Chapo présente de nouvelles créations et expose pour la première fois l’étagère B 17. Fixée au mur, B 17 libère un espace con...
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17A' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, model 'B17A', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition designed by the French...
Elm
Pierre Chapo B17 1960’s bookcase
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PAU, FR
Pierre chapo B17 original bookcase from the 1960’s in elm. With 4 shelves of 183 cm large. Super condition
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition desig...
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'B10' Bookcase or Room Divider in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, shelf unit, model 'B10', solid elm, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this open bookcase that doubles as a room divider is an early example of the designer's work. It is ...
Elm
B17B Bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, Solid Elm, Modular Design, 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1967, the B17B bookshelf exemplifies Pierre Chapo’s distinctive approach to furniture, combining architectural principles with traditional woodworking techniques. Trained...
Elm
