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)
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09G', elm, fabric, France, 1978 This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction pr...
Fabric, Elm
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
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
LO7 Sofa/Daybed Base or coffee table by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancienne banquette dite L 07 par Pierre Chapo.
Elm
Pierre Chapo Leather & Elm Model S22R Three-Seater Sofa, France 1960's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York, NY
The largest of the S22 series with three-seat. This sofa is all original with down filled leather cushions and original elm frame.
Brass
Pierre Chapo “L07” Daybed, 1963
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “L07” daybed, France, 1963. The Pierre Chapo “L07” Daybed, designed in 1963, shows the essence of French modernist design. Chapo, a trailblazer...
Wood, Elm
$4,795
H 30 in W 77.5 in D 36 in
Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Daybed or Sofa by Kai Winding for Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Winding
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding 1960s Rosewood daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad and Company finished on all sides with original fitted slats featuring beautiful wood grains with warm luster. Scarce...
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
Pierre Chapo Daybed
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined and highly sought-after daybed by Pierre Chapo, crafted circa 1960 and executed in solid elm wood, a material emblematic of Chapo’s oeuvre. The design exemplifies his commi...
Fabric, Ash
$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
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed Measure...
Fabric, Teak
$806
H 29.53 in W 73.23 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm Original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$6,750
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use and wear rela...
Brass
$3,858
H 29.14 in W 15.75 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Chapo S34 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical backr...
Elm
Pierre Chapo 'L09F' Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09F', elm, fabric, France, 1960s This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction p...
Fabric, Elm
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
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. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid elm wood. This stool also (could work) works wel...
Elm
$1,168
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
By Miroslav Navratil, Interiér Praha
Located in Praha, CZ
- very iconic sofa - adjustable - confortable - rare colored
Fabric, Wood
Fine French 1950's Solid Elm Bed by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century solid elm bed by Pierre Chapo.
Elm
Daybed by Pierre Chapo Model L06A
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vintage daybed designed around 1960 by French designer Pierre Chapo. The model name is L06A. The mattress has been reupholstered with high-quality bouclé fabric. It has an assembly...
Elm
Sold
H 32.68 in W 48.43 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Chapo, Bench S18y "Love Seat", Elm Wood and Original Leather, 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
S18 Loveseat by Pierre Chapo circa 1970 New webbing Original leather with a beautiful old user patina that has been cleaned and polished The cushion interiors have been filled...
Leather, Cotton, Latex, Elm
Pierre Chapo S22 Lounge Sofa, France, 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice small 2 seater lounge sofa model S22 designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own workshop, France 1967. This two-seated sofa illustrates th...
Leather, Elm
Sold
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Pierre Chapo S32 Elm & Leather Sofa, inspired by Charlotte Perriand, French
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; S32 Elm & Leather; Sofa; 1970's; French Design; Craftsman; Lounge sofa; 3-seater; Charlotte Perriand; Lounge sofa model S32 was designed by Pierre Chapo and manufac...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo L07 Daybed in Solid Elm, France, 1963
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare first production L07 extendable daybed sofa designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own atelier, France 1963. This super nice and technical masterpiece was from the very first production which had the visible dowel connections of how the slats were attached to the frame. The later ones have this connection invisible, probably because it was much easier to make like that. The daybed is made of solid elm wood and can be turned from a 2 persons bet to a 2 persons bed by extending it due to an ingeinous sliding mechanism. Beautiful hand crafted bed by one of the most important French designers of his era. Pierre Chapo belongs in the same list of designers...
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
S32 Three-Seat Sofa, Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Austin, TX
Master craftsman, Pierre Chapo's, architecturally driven designs rely on his unique cubic joinery system and compression fitting, reflecting his exacting skill as a craftsman. This i...
Leather, Elm
S22 Two-Seat Sofa, Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Austin, TX
Master Craftsman, Pierre Chapo's, architecturally driven designs rely on his unique cubic joinery system and compression fitting, reflecting his exacting skill as a craftsman. This i...
Leather, Elm
Two-Seat Sofa by Pierre Chapo Solid Elm and Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Geneva, CH
Two-seater sofa by Pierre Chapo in solid elm and cognac leather, circa 1970s
Leather, Elm
1960s Sofa by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960S sofa in brown leather and elm designed by Pierre Chapo. Great design in Good vintage condition.Great work on the back of the sofa as you can see i...
Leather
Sofa or Daybed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa or daybed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 With loose cushions.