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Pierre Chapo Bookcases

French, 1927-1987

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.

Find a collection of vintage Pierre Chapo coffee tables, stools and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

(Biography provided by H. Gallery)

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Creator: Pierre Chapo
Pierre Chapo, Library B17b, France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Old edition of the B17b library in French Elm by Pierre Chapo, France 60'. Presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in 1967, this bookcase breaks the rules by placing the supports ab...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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Bookcase Go by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
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Bibliothèque modulable par Pierre Chapo de la serie système go. Nous avons plus d’étagère d’angles et droites.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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Elm

Pierre Chapo Midcentury Solid Elm Library Cabinet
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
1960s solid elm French modern adjustable book- or showcase, reference B10 by Pierre Chapo. Extremely well crafted (Shelves and cabinet can be separated). The piece is equipped with...
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Mid-20th Century European Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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Pierre Chapo, B10 Bookcase Shelves, Elmwood, 1960s
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Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A bookcase/ shelves from "B10" designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. B10 is a system that allows you to create a particular piece of furniture, perfectly adapted to your use and the spa...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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Elm

Pierre Chapo 'GO' Bookcase in Solid Elm
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Pierre Chapo B10 Large Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved large sized B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the mor...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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French Design GO Desk and Bookcase by Pierre Chapo, France, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
The GO system, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1983, is a modular furniture system that embodies Chapo’s principles of material, form, and functio...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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Pierre Chapo B10 Bookcase Cabinet France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A truly beautiful and well preserved B10 bookcase with adjustable shelves, designed by Pierre Chapo and was made in his own atelier in France, 1960. The B10 is one of the more famili...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Chapo Bookcases

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Pierre Chapo bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Chapo bookcases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Chapo bookcases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookcases by Pierre Chapo were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bookcases by Jacques Adnet, Charlotte Perriand, and Willy Rizzo. Prices for Pierre Chapo bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,000 and can go as high as $38,713, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,800.

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