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Pierre Chapo Shelves

French, 1927-1987

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)

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Creator: Pierre Chapo
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Shelves

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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...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Chapo Shelves

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Shelves

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Shelves

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Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Special Edition in Black B17 Book Shelve
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Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Pierre Chapo, Shelves Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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By Pierre Chapo
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Pierre Chapo shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Chapo shelves are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Chapo shelves, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 8 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original shelves by Pierre Chapo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider shelves by and Pierre Vandel. Prices for Pierre Chapo shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,000 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,233.

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