Early Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Daybed with Drawer Model "L03", France circa 1965

This “T21D” dining table, also known as “Sfax” is among the very best of Chapo’s designs with a strong architectural approach. Although very sturdy on first sight, the outstanding de...

Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the...

This peculiar table model is also referred to as the “Eye”. While the name needs no further explanation, the ingenious design certainly does. Pierre Chapo always paired his creative ...

Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the designer’s famous “Sfax” table. This model is one of those designs where the aesthetic is elevated, and the individual features enhanced when the same models are put together. Said aesthetic is based on the cross-legged base that corresponds to the design of the backrest, which is slightly offset from the middle. Made from Chapo's favourite wood, elm, these chairs have a rustic style with architectural precision. This comes as no surprise, as Pierre Chapo trained as an architect in Paris and this knowledge becomes evident in his elaborate structural solutions. The slightly more rounded edges show that these chairs are an older, authentic version of the “S34” model. The cross-legged bases match the backs that are slightly placed out of the middle, enhancing the masterful asymmetry that not only distinguishes the design, but also adds a sense of playfulness. The overall look is very sleek, and combined with details like the visible joinery and the solid wooden structure, this set is perfectly imperfect, which is a conscious, Chapo-esque ideal. Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that would later be adapted to universal needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were material, form, and function. Despite his love for the imperfect, he measured his furniture by means of the golden ratio and used elm wood as his preferred material. These “S34” chairs...

??This gorgeous oak daybed model by the Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen og Søn was inspired by Classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. The streamlined solid wood ...

Danish Modern is a recognized term around the world, and pieces from the mid-century era, like this daybed, are characterized by clarity in design and extremely high-quality craftsma...

Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design with the iconic Chapo trademark wood joints which were created as a re...

Pierre Chapo, daybed with drawer model 'L03', France, circa 1965. This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. The bed has ...

Daybed by Pierre Chapo, "Model 'L03", France 1965. Modest design with beautiful details such as the cross connection characteristic of Chapo's work. Everything is made of solid elm w...

Pierre Chapo Daybed France circa 1965 Model L01 “Godot” Daybed. Designed in 1959 for the writer Samuel Becket, and named in reference to his play “Waiting for Godot”. Frame composed ...

Daybed L01 by Pierre Chapo in very good condition. The daybed is characterized by Sober design and simple lines. Made from oak wood, with the characteristic box joints on the corner...

Pierre Chapo, “Godot” L01I daybed, elm and fabric, France, 1965 This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. The L01 bed by ...