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 B19 desk Solid elm 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pierre Chapo B19 desk Solid elm 1980 Dimensions: Top: L140 x D70 x H73 Side panel with 7 drawers: L90 x D53 x H64 cm €9,500
Elm
Pierre Chapo, dressing table, stool, and ottoman, 1989
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pierre Chapo Rare set comprising. An R05A dressing table. An S05Y stool/ottoman Solid elm 1989 Good condition Slight wear on the leather of the stool Dressing table: H 63 x W 183 ...
Elm
$15,524Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.46 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model R18A Solid Elm, France, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Genève, GE
Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model 'R18A', Solid Elm, France, circa 1960 This model is a first edition, created according to Pierre Chapo's original artisanal methodology. The "R18" sideb...
Elm
Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in Solid Elm, 1983
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A masterpiece of adaptability and design, this Pierre Chapo "GO" Modular Shelving Unit in solid elm represents an esteemed end-of-career highlight for the highly influential French d...
Elm
$20,204
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
Pierre Chapo. Shelf or bookcase in natural elm. 1980s. LS68186504
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo Wall-mounted shelf unit or bookcase, model B17, in natural light elm. The aesthetic and technical distinction of this model lies in the way the shelves are mounted ben...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Elm Shelving Cabinet B10
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A scarce bookcase shelving unit by legendary French designer Pierre Chapo. France, c1960s. B10 Model variant. Solid elm. Shelves, over drawers and cabinets. Chapo...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Sideboard, B40, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A solid elm modular sideboard by Pierre Chapo, model B40. Part of the B10 system, it embodies Chapo’s vision of adaptable living through honest structure and proportion. Functional c...
Wood
Jens Risom Walnut Carpathian Elm Burl Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jens Risom Executive Walnut Desk with Carpathian Elm Burl Top 1990s Featuring 4 drawers and one file drawer. With casters. 77"W x 37 7/8"D x 28...
Walnut
$32,800
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 13.78 in
B17B Bookshelf by Pierre Chapo, Solid Elm, Modular Design, 1967
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1967, the B17B bookshelf exemplifies Pierre Chapo’s distinctive approach to furniture, combining architectural principles with traditional woodworking techniques. Trained...
Elm
$9,400
H 73.63 in W 53.15 in D 16.74 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'B10' Bookcase or Room Divider in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, shelf unit, model 'B10', solid elm, France, 1975 Dating from 1975, this open bookcase that doubles as a room divider is an early example of the designer's work. It is ...
Elm
$48,600
H 72.05 in W 111.82 in D 13.98 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'B17C' Bibliothèque in Solid Elm 284 cm / 111.81 in.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Bibliothèque' wall unit bookshelf, largest version, model 'B17C', solid elm, France, design circa 1967 This wall unit, known as model ‘B17’, is an early edition desig...
Elm
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 36 in
Pierre Paulin Bird's-Eye Maple and Walnut Inlay Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Pierre Paulin executive desk for Baker. Bird's-eye maple veneers inlaid with dark walnut in the signature motif for the Paulin Collection. Drawers are fitted to give a floating ...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret Pigeonhole Desk
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret from the Chandigarh furniture program, circa mid-twentieth century. A broad dark inset working surface sits above an asymmetric composition o...
Rosewood
$2,390
H 27.96 in W 59.85 in D 18.12 in
Kofod-Larsen Retro Vintage Floating minimalistic teak desk or dressing table
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Markington, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen Floating Teak Desk / Dressing table Danish Modern, 1960s ICONIC DANISH ELEGANCE — A beautifully refined floating desk designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in the 1960s, sho...
Teak
$14,383Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.04 in D 22.64 in
Set of 2 One of a Kind Pierre Chapo "R40" cabinets in solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in amstelveen, NL
R40 Cabinets by Pierre Chapo in Solid Elm, France, 1970 . Extremely rare version of the R40 cabinets. Custom-made for a client's office in the 1970s. As far as we know there is only...
Elm
French Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Wood
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This striking French Brutalist dining table, crafted in the 1950s, is a masterful study of form and function. The monolithic construction and bold architectural lines are enhanced by...
Mahogany
$4,029
H 23.63 in W 51.19 in D 20.48 in
Pierre Chapo Style Solid Elm Low Chest of Drawers, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Low chest of three drawers in solid elm, made in France in the 1970s in the manner of Pierre Chapo. The design follows his rustic modernist vocabulary: a plain box on a framed base, ...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, adjustable desk B40, elm, France, 1960s. Characteristic desk by French designer and carpenter Pierre Chapo. Eye-catching detail is the beautiful and expressive grain...
Elm
Pierre Chapo B19 Desk in Solid Elm, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare B19 desk by Pierre Chapo, designed in the late 1960s and executed in solid French elm. This architectural piece features Chapo’s characteristic blend of functionality and crafts...
Wood, Elm
Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Elm, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking model B19 desk designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own atelier in Gordes, France 1960. This executive desk is one of the most versatile designs by Chapo. Althou...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Desk
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Chapo desk in French elm, perfect condition.
Elm
Sold
H 28.35 in W 72.05 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo Exceptional Chapo Desk B40, -Very Rare Version in Black Ash
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pierre Chapo Exceptional Chapo desk B40 Very rare version in black ash Special order part for the circa 1975 Tray: 225 x D 85 x L 75cms Box 1: 60 x 57 x H 60cms Box 2: 123 x 57 x H...
Ash
Office of Pierre Chapo, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office of Pierre Chapo, 1960. Measures: L 120cm, P 60cm, H 76cm.
Wood
Pierre Chapo Wood Desk, circa 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York City, NY
Wood desk designed by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s.
Wood
Pierre Chapo B19 Desk
By Pierre Chapo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A solid elmwood desk with wood dowels by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1960s. The desk top floats over the chest that has three pencil drawers, three deeper drawers and one file drawer...
Elm