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 'S14B' Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...
Elm
Pair of Curved Benches S38A by Pierre Chapo for Ebenisterie Seltz France, 1970s
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1, Pierre Chapo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of curved S38A Mid-Century Modern benches. Design by Pierre Chapo for Ebenisterie Seltz France. Striking French design from the 1970s Solid beech frames wit...
Beech, Elm
Pierre Chapo 'S14B' Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...
Elm
$12,800 / set
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Benches in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches, model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This wonderful ‘S38A’ set of benches is designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. A soft, warm all-over patina is visible on th...
Elm
French Elm Daybed / Bench L09 by Pierre Chapo, France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Wool and solid elm L09 daybed / sofa / bench by Pierre Chapo, made in France ca. 1960 Very good original condition. The wood backrest can be removed to have a bench or bed. All the c...
Wool, Elm
S14A Bench by Pierre Chapo, France, Circa 1971
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Chapo. Crafted in Elm wood.
Elm
$14,000 / set
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.
Elm
S14 bench by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie banc S14 par Pierre Chapo en orme massif.
Elm
Nice bench by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Petit banc par Pierre Chapo, jolie patine générale.
Elm
Pierre Chapo benches model S14D France 1965
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare large model S14D benches designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France in 1965. Originally these benches meant to go with the T14 table, they share the base and...
Elm
$23,600 / set
Pierre Chapo Benches Model 'S14D' in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood a...
Elm
Set of 4 Elm Curved Benches Model S38 by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of four curved elm benches model S38 by Pierre Chapo.
Elm
French Design Classic: Pierre Chapo, S14 Benches, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo S14 “Banc à piliers pour trois”: Three-seat bench in elm. Would work great as an end of bed bench. As with all furniture by Chapo, th...
Elm
Price Upon Request
Pierre Chapo, 'S14B' Bench, Elm, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York, NY
The S 14 bench is a versatile piece in the Chapo nomenclature. Initially planned as a seat for the large T 14 table, the S 14 bench borrows its base and pillar legs from the T 14 and...
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' L 01 I Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Godot' daybed, model 'L 01 I', solid elm, fabric, France, 1959 This daybed is an early edition designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (192...
Fabric, Elm
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Pierre Chapo S28 chair in elm wood France 1972
By Pierre Chapo
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pierre Chapo S28 chairs pair in elm wood France 1972
Elm
$10,259
H 14.18 in W 98.43 in D 29.93 in
Minimalist Daybed /Sofa/Bench L 09H by Pierre Chapo in Elm, France
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Berlin, DE
A minimalist daybed L 09 by Pierre Chapo, crafted in solid elm with beautifully pronounced grain. Three loose seat cushions upholstered in textured Kvadrat Raf Simons fabric add a ...
Upholstery, Elm
$1,748 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 16.34 in
Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the Model S31, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. It features a cross-legged base and a round seat, both crafted from solid elm wood. The stool can...
Elm
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the model S31 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid elm wood. This stool also (could work) works wel...
Elm
$4,310
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather 1966
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather, France, 1966 Rare and highly collectible Pierre Chapo S11X dining chair, designed in 1966 and handcrafted...
Leather, Elm
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s A rare and architecturally refined S18Y “Love Seat” bench by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own worksh...
Leather, Elm
$10,500
H 19.69 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Pierre Chapo’s “T22” Daybed – Sculptural Elm, in Bleu Marcoule Wool
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Dronten, NL
A Masterpiece of Brutalist Poetry – Pierre Chapo, c. 1960 There are few names that command the same quiet reverence as Pierre Chapo. His work doesn’t simply furnish a room—it anchor...
Fabric, Ash
$12,950
H 15.375 in W 80.375 in D 39.375 in
1960s Pierre Chapo L03 Solid Elm Daybed with Storage Drawers and New Mattress
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Chapo's L03 daybed is built from solid elm with the characteristic warm golden-brown grain and rich surface variation the wood is known for. The frame sits low to the ground o...
Upholstery, Elm
$4,310
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather 1966
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo S11X Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Original Patinated Leather, France, 1966 Rare and highly collectible Pierre Chapo S11X dining chair, designed in 1966 and handcrafted...
Leather, Elm
S14 bench by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie banc S14 par Pierre Chapo en orme massif.
Elm
Nice bench by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Petit banc par Pierre Chapo, jolie patine générale.
Elm
S35F&L Bench by Pierre Chapo, France, Circa 1970's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Tokyo, JP
An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Chapo. Crafted in Elm wood. Long-type : W198cm D47cm H83.5cm Seat Hight45cm Short type : W94cm D47cm H83.5cm Seat Hight45cm
Elm
Pierre Chapo 'S14B' Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S14B', solid elm, France, design circa 1960 Stunning early edition 'S14B' bench designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and...
Elm
Listing for M: Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Benches in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, benches model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This set of benches are early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitment...
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'S38A’ Bench in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, model 'S38A', elm, France, 1960s. This wonderful ‘S38A’ bench is designed by Pierre Chapo in the 1960s. A soft, warm all-over patina is visible on the wood of...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Extendable Daybed or Bench Model L07 in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, L07 extendable daybed or bench, elm, France, 1963 In 1963 Chapo had the genius idea to create a modular structure that allows to be transformed from a bench or single daybed...
Elm
Pierre Chapo L09 Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench L 09 H, elm and beige to green fabric, France, design 1960s. The piece is a true classic by Chapo in the way it is proportioned. The thick, cylindrical legs c...
Fabric, Elm
Sold
H 28.35 in W 50.4 in D 50.4 in
Pierre Chapo Dining Set with 'Sfax' Round Table T21C and Benches S38A
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, Dining set with round pedestal table and two benches, models T21C and S38A, solid elmwood, France, 1960s. Very well crafted round pedestal T21C table and 2 quarter rou...
Elm
S35 bench by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Banc d’angle S35 par Pierre Chapo.
Elm
Sold
H 17.52 in W 57.09 in D 20.48 in
Pair of "S38A" Benches in Solid Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Born in Paris into a family of craftsmen, Pierre Chapo was heavily influenced by the modernist movements of the 20th century, and more specifically, the Bauhaus. While also inspired ...
Elm
Early set of two benches by Pierre Chapo, France 1960s.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early set of two benches by Pierre Chapo, designed and manufactured in his own workshop in France around the 1960s. This is model S38 A and they are handmade in solid elm wood and ha...
Elm
Pierre Chapo S14 Bench, Elmwood, Circa 1960s, France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Beautiful bench designed by the French designer Pierre Chapo in 1960s. Made of solid elmwood. Initially this bench was intended as a seat for the large T14 table. Due to its simple a...
Elm
Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo 'S 14 A' Elm Bench, France, 1970s This solid rectangular bench in Elmwood, designed by Pierre Chapo, is called the S-14 model. It's a beautiful piece of furniture, ma...
Elm