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Godot Bed

Godot bed by Pierre Chapo
Godot bed by Pierre Chapo

Godot bed by Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lit double dit Godot ou L01

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard
1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard

1960s Pierre Chapo Godot Model L01 Double Bed in Elm Wood with Headboard

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Chapo designed the Godot bed in 1959 as a special commission for writer Samuel Beckett, wittily naming it after the play Waiting for Godot.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm

Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chapo designed this bed for the writer Samuel Beckett and named it ‘Godot’ in reference to the play Waiting for Godot.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo. “Godot” model blond oak bed. 1960s.
Pierre Chapo. “Godot” model blond oak bed. 1960s.

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

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Pierre Chapo, Sofa-Bed in Natural Elm, 1976
Pierre Chapo, Sofa-Bed in Natural Elm, 1976

Pierre Chapo, Sofa-Bed in Natural Elm, 1976

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H 13.78 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in

Pierre Chapo, Sofa-Bed in Natural Elm, 1976

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pierre Chapo, signed. Sofa-bed “Godot” in natural elm standing on four cylindric legs.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo. “Godot” model blond oak bed. 1960s.
Pierre Chapo. “Godot” model blond oak bed. 1960s.

Pierre Chapo. “Godot” model blond oak bed. 1960s.

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H 17.72 in W 57.49 in D 77.17 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Daybeds

Materials

Oak

Pierre Chapo dining table mod. T21C - France, 1969
Pierre Chapo dining table mod. T21C - France, 1969

Pierre Chapo dining table mod. T21C - France, 1969

By Pierre Chapo

Located in London, GB

He is best known for his T21 series, the leaf-like T22 ‘Oeil’ table and the rationalist ‘Godot’ bed, a commission from Samuel Beckett.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo 'S24' Chair in Elm and Cognac Leather
Pierre Chapo 'S24' Chair in Elm and Cognac Leather

Pierre Chapo 'S24' Chair in Elm and Cognac Leather

Located in Antwerp, BE

Special custom orders started coming in, Samuel Beckett was among his first clients; for him, he created the ‘’Godot bed’’ in his Clamart workshop.[2] In 1960 he received the gold m...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pierre Chapo 'S24' Chair in Elm and Cognac Leather
Pierre Chapo 'S24' Chair in Elm and Cognac Leather

Pierre Chapo 'S24' Chair in Elm and Cognac Leather

Located in Antwerp, BE

Special custom orders started coming in, Samuel Beckett was among his first clients; for him, he created the ‘’Godot bed’’ in his Clamart workshop.[2] In 1960 he received the gold...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

S46 "Dromadaire" Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo
S46 "Dromadaire" Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo

S46 "Dromadaire" Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Among his loyal clientele was the playwright Samuel Beckett, for whom he created the “Godot” bed, named in honor of his renowned play.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pierre Chapo, S15 Armchair in Elm Fabric and Leather, 1960s
Pierre Chapo, S15 Armchair in Elm Fabric and Leather, 1960s

Pierre Chapo, S15 Armchair in Elm Fabric and Leather, 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He received his first orders as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the Gold Medal during the Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of Craft, organized by the...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Elm

Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.
Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.

Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.

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H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Pierre Chapo. Series of 6 model S34 chairs. 1960s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He will then receive his first orders such as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal at the Arts and Crafts Techniques exhibition, organized b...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo, Low Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1976
Pierre Chapo, Low Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1976

Pierre Chapo, Low Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1976

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H 20.87 in W 51.19 in D 20.87 in

Pierre Chapo, Low Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1976

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He received his first orders as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal during the Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of Craft, organized by the...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo, Lounge Armchair in Leather and Elm, 1978
Pierre Chapo, Lounge Armchair in Leather and Elm, 1978

Pierre Chapo, Lounge Armchair in Leather and Elm, 1978

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H 29.14 in W 26.78 in L 29.14 in

Pierre Chapo, Lounge Armchair in Leather and Elm, 1978

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He received his first orders as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal during the Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of Craft, organized by the...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pierre Chapo R13 High Sideboard in Elm Wood by French Manufacture 1960s
Pierre Chapo R13 High Sideboard in Elm Wood by French Manufacture 1960s

Pierre Chapo R13 High Sideboard in Elm Wood by French Manufacture 1960s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Special custom orders started coming in, Samuel Beckett was among his first clients; for him, he created the ‘’Godot bed’’ in his Clamart workshop. In 1960 he received the gold meda...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Arm Chair French Design
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Arm Chair French Design

Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Arm Chair French Design

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Antwerp, BE

One of Chapo’s first private commissions came from playwright Samuel Beckett. The Godot Bed (1965), which was crafted from French elm, was named after Beckett’s most well-known play,...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Pierre Chapo S45 Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
Pair of Pierre Chapo S45 Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

Pair of Pierre Chapo S45 Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Utrecht, NL

Interestingly one of his first clients was Samuel Beckett for whom he created the ‘’Godot bed’’ named after Becketts famous play. Initially Chapo sold his work through the ‘’Galerie ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Pierre Chapo, Bench S18y "Love Seat", Elm Wood and Original Leather, 1970
Pierre Chapo, Bench S18y "Love Seat", Elm Wood and Original Leather, 1970

Pierre Chapo, Bench S18y "Love Seat", Elm Wood and Original Leather, 1970

By Pierre Chapo

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

The color of the wood, its vein, the curves it offers bring the fantasy, the unexpected, the grace. » The first creation of Pierre Chapo is the bed « L01 », called « Godot » : he li...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Latex, Elm

Pierre Chapo, High Storage Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1979
Pierre Chapo, High Storage Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1979

Pierre Chapo, High Storage Cabinet in Natural Elm, 1979

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He received his first orders as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal during the Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of Craft, organized by the...

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo, Buffet in Natural Elm, 1978
Pierre Chapo, Buffet in Natural Elm, 1978

Pierre Chapo, Buffet in Natural Elm, 1978

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H 37.8 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

Pierre Chapo, Buffet in Natural Elm, 1978

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He received his first orders as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal during the Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of Craft, organized by the...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Buffets

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo, Wardrobe in Natural Elm, 1979
Pierre Chapo, Wardrobe in Natural Elm, 1979

Pierre Chapo, Wardrobe in Natural Elm, 1979

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H 73.63 in W 40.95 in D 20.48 in

Pierre Chapo, Wardrobe in Natural Elm, 1979

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He received his first orders as the “Godot” bed ordered by Samuel Beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal during the Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of Craft, organized by the...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo's L01 J Godot Bed in French Elm from 1972
Pierre Chapo's L01 J Godot Bed in French Elm from 1972

Pierre Chapo's L01 J Godot Bed in French Elm from 1972

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H 77.17 in W 57.49 in D 77.17 in

Pierre Chapo's L01 J Godot Bed in French Elm from 1972

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Lyon, FR

Pierre Chapo's L01 J Godot bed in French elm from 1972, which was commissioned by Samuel Beckett in reference to his play entitled Attendant Godot.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Elm

Bed Godot Pierre Chapo 1965 in French Orme
Bed Godot Pierre Chapo 1965 in French Orme

Bed Godot Pierre Chapo 1965 in French Orme

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H 11.42 in W 55.12 in D 77.17 in

Bed Godot Pierre Chapo 1965 in French Orme

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Lyon, FR

Bed Godot Pierre Chapo, 1965 in French Orme. Bed with four cylindrical legs 8 cm in diameter, plywood base with removable head panel.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

Bed Godo L 01 I by Pierre Chapo, French Orme, circa 1970
Bed Godo L 01 I by Pierre Chapo, French Orme, circa 1970

Bed Godo L 01 I by Pierre Chapo, French Orme, circa 1970

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Lyon, FR

It is in his studio of Clamart that it realizes its first models: The L01, says Godot bed, commanded by Samuel Beckett.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Elm

L01E Elm and Bouclé Daybed by Pierre Chapo for Chapo S.A
L01E Elm and Bouclé Daybed by Pierre Chapo for Chapo S.A

L01E Elm and Bouclé Daybed by Pierre Chapo for Chapo S.A

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Sas van Gent, NL

Pierre Chapo’s L01 E daybed, a design that was commissioned in 1959 by Samuel Beckett in reference to his play entitled Attendant Godot. Bed of great elegance is a pure design approa...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

S31A Pierre Chapo Stool in Solid Elmwood
S31A Pierre Chapo Stool in Solid Elmwood

S31A Pierre Chapo Stool in Solid Elmwood

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Among his work is the Godot Bed from 1965, an order from Samuel Beckett himself.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Set Table T14d and Six Chairs S11 France, circa 1965
Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Set Table T14d and Six Chairs S11 France, circa 1965

Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Set Table T14d and Six Chairs S11 France, circa 1965

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Milan, IT

One of Chapo’s first private commissions came from playwright Samuel Beckett. The Godot Bed (1965), which was crafted from French elm, was named after Beckett’s most well-known play,...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Elm

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