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, 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
Pierre Chapo, vintage desk model B40 in solid elm, circa 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elml. The desk is in good vintage condition. The feet can be moved around to fit your space. Th...
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 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 Style 2 doors French Armoire.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
Wood
Modernist Desk in Solid Wood 40s / 50s Bauhaus Style Vintage
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French desk from the 40s / 50s in modernist Bauhaus style. Structure of the desk in veneered and solid Rio rosewood with a triple tubular base in chromed steel quite rare. The desk i...
Chrome
French Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Wood
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
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
$6,840
H 72.05 in W 72.05 in D 14.97 in
Patinated Elm Bookshelf in the Style of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Elm Bookshelf in the Style of Pierre Chapo, France 1970s A striking and robust wall-mounted bookshelf crafted in solid patinated elmwood, made in France in the 1970s in th...
Elm
Pierre Chapo B10 wardrobe made in France 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exquisite and understated B10 wardrobe is an iconic work by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own atelier in France in 1960. Executed in solid French elm, the cabinet displays the re...
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
$40,388 / set
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Aluminum
Chinese Qing Style Elm Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive Chinese export writing table or desk made in the Qing style. Constructed from elm with rich grain patterns having mortise and tenon joinery. The...
Brass
$14,641Sale 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
$22,500
H 47 in W 31 in D 17 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Malachite Desk/Dressing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XV rare malachite gilt bronze dressing table that converts into a desk.
Malachite
$9,061
H 37.41 in W 77.17 in D 20.48 in
Large Sideboard in Solid Elm in The Manner of Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1980
By Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in St Ouen, FR
French handcrafted work from the early 1980s, this large buffet combines rusticity and modernity by the essence of warm wood, its minimalist lines and its large storage capacity. Bo...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Cabinet Model 'R18' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, cabinet model 'R18', solid elm, France, 1960s This exquisitely crafted 'R18' cabinet combines a simplified yet complex design combined with nifty, solid construction d...
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 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