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 S10 Lounge Safari Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic Pierre Chapo S10 Chair. France 1960s. Original saddle leather and sold elm wood. This model became one of the leading designs at his gallery.
Leather, Wood
$8,507 / item
Pierre Chapo S10 lounge chairs France 1964
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning pair of S10 lounge chairs, designed by Pierre Chapo and crafted in his own atelier in France in 1964, exemplifies the masterful woodworking and timeless aesthetic for w...
Leather, Elm
$5,200
H 31.11 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Pierre Chapo “S11” Dining Chair for Atelier Pierre Chapo, 1966
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “S11” dining chair for Atelier Pierre Chapo, elm and leather, France, 1966 Pierre Chapo designed the "S11" dining chair in 1966, epitomizing his architectural style. Th...
Leather, Elm
Safari Lounge Chairs Made in Norway 1965
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning Nordic pair of safari lounge chairs in original condition, made in Norway 1965. These fantastic chairs are made of solid mahogany frames and thick black saddle leather seats, and are in a very good and original condition. The chairs are made to look like campaign or officers chairs...
Leather, Mahogany
Abel Gonzalez Saddle Leather Argentina Safari Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Abel Gonzalez Safari lounge chair Made in Argentina. Made in the 60ties. Oiled Cuban mahogany wood frame and skin colour saddle aniline leather. The s...
Leather, Mahogany
$2,000
H 30 in W 28 in D 31 in
Scandinavian Modern Brown Leather Siesta Low Safari Lounge Chair Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Westnofa Norwegian modern Low Siesta Safari chair designed by Ingmar Relling. Beech Wooden frames, beautiful Medium Brown leather cushions. Bentwood frames and cloth sling backing. W...
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$1,820
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Patinated Leather Safari Lounge Chair Karin Mobring, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated leather safari lounge chair Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s. This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mo...
Leather, Wood
S24 Chair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Pierre Chapo 1927-1987. French furniture designer and craftsman. Pierre Chapo studied architecture at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, graduating in 1958. H...
Elm
$2,660
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chair in Elmwood, France, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld, Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Elmwood – France, 1960s This Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, designed and made in France during the 1960s, exemplifies the style of the era. Craf...
Elm
Pierre Paulin F444 Lounge Chair Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The F444 chair by Pierre Paulin is a true design classic. With its metal frame and saddle leather seat, it has a strong and elegant look. This is an early edition of the chair, makin...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautifully patinated F444 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin. Pierre Paulin designed this lounge in the 1960s for the well-known manufacturer Artifort. These chairs are becoming increasi...
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Safari Lounge Chair by Börje Johanson
By Börje Johanson
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A refined expression of Swedish modern design, this safari lounge chair by Börje Johanson pairs architectural restraint with relaxed comfort. Designed in the 1970s and produced by Jo...
Steel
$2,100 / item
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chairs Karin Mobring, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Cognac leather safari lounge chairs Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s. Karin Mobring designed this Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair in 1972. I...
Leather, Wood
$19,988 / set
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage S15 Lounge Chairs in leather by Pierre Chapo - Atelier Chapo France 1967
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Pierre Chapo S15 Lounge Chairs, Atelier Chapo, France 1967 Solid Elmwood Lounge Chairs with Cognac Leather Cushions and Structural Strap Support A ra...
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Pierre Chapo Pair of 'S15' Lounge Chairs in Elm and Brown Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, pair of armchairs model 'S15', leather, elm, France, 1967 Well-formed lounge chairs that have a characteristic and sturdy appearance. The frame is defined by clear, ...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo 'SX10' Grand Cognac Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, S10X lounge chair, elm and leather, France, 1960s. This lounge chair is designed by Pierre Chapo. The chair is based on Chapo's 48 x 72 assembly principle. The S10 c...
Leather, Elm
Sold
H 29.53 in W 26.58 in D 26.58 in
Pierre Chapo Set of Two 'S10B' Lounge Chairs in Elm and Patinated Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of two S10B lounge chairs, in elm and leather by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960s. Highly rare set of two lounge chairs. These comfortable armchairs in solid elmwood and cognac sad...
Leather, Elm
S10 'Sahara' lounge chair by Pierre Chapo, France 1960s.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic S10 “Sahara” lounge chair by Pierre Chapo, designed in the 1960s and widely regarded as one of the most recognizable and sought-after models from the French designer’s oeuv...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo S15 lounge chair France, 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Highly comfortable S15 lounge chair in tan leather, designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own workshop, France 1967. The design of this chair is a great example of follow...
Leather, Elm
S46 "Dromadaire" Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
S46 "Dromadaire" Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo. A rare Pierre Chapo lounge chair, model S46 in elm wood with a brown leather seat and backrest. This chair is from Chapo's chlacc serie...
Leather, Elm
S15 Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
S15 Lounge Chair, meticulously crafted by Pierre Chapo, in his own atelier. This piece is an example of his artistry. Every detail, from the ergonomic comfort with leather seating, to the choice of wood, to the joinery techniques, reflects his commitment to craftsmanship The S15 Lounge Chair was documented by "Pierre Chapo: A Modern Craftsman" by Magen H...
Leather, Elm
Sold
H 29.14 in W 26.58 in D 27.17 in
Pierre Chapo "S10" Lounge Chairs for Atelier Chapo, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “S10” model, also known as the “Sahara” chair, was designed in 1964, and is without a doubt one of the most elemental works of the French designer, ar...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Pierre Chapo S15 Lounge chairs with elmwood and original Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Incredible pair of Pierre chapo lounge S15 lounge chairs. This pair was bought together in the 1970ties and was never separeted since then. Chairs are in good original condition ...
Leather, Wood, Elm
Pair of Pierre Chapo S10 Lounge Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning set of two S10 ‘Sahara’ armchairs by renowned French designer Pierre Chapo, France 1960s Two pieces of saddle leather are stretched between the beautifully crafted solid ...
Leather, Elm
Pair of Pierre Chapo S10 Sahara Lounge Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning set of two S10 ‘Sahara’ armchairs by renowned French designer Pierre Chapo, France 1960s Two pieces of saddle leather are stretched between the beautifully crafted solid ...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo S10 Lounge Chairs France, 1964
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning pair of S10 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own atelier in France, 1964. These chairs have a solid elm wooden frame which has an exquisite detailed structure which is refined with his trademark mortise and tenon joints. This is the assembly princinple which allowed Chapo to extend his catalog in 1964. The S10 became quickly one of the leading models at the Chapo gallery. The chairs have their original natural leather which is in fantastic condition with a beautiful patina which gives the chairs a lot of extra character. These chairs are very early productions, the woodworking details of this design are visible in the book by M Hagen...
Leather, Elm