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)
ierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf, Designed 1967, Handcrafted by Chapo Créations, France
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in Amsterdam, NL
First presented at the Salon des Arts Ménagers in Paris in 1967, Pierre Chapo’s B17 bookshelf exemplifies the designer’s mastery of proportion, structure, and material integrity. Fi...
Elm
Pierre Chapo 'B17' Handcrafted Elm Shelf for Chapo Création
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Glendale, CA
Pierre Chapo 'B17' Handcrafted Elm Shelf for Chapo Création. Pierre Chapo was one of France’s most celebrated modern woodworkers and furniture designers. His sculptural and organic ...
Hardwood, Elm
Pierre Chapo B 30 Elm Shelving Unit
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pierre Chapo B 30 elm shelving unit c. 1960.
Elm
Custom Shelf by Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
This custom elm wall shelf is an original design by Pierre Chapo, constructed using the signature joinery of his B30 shelving system. Made from solid elm with beautifully expressed g...
Elm
Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Walnut by Elliott Marks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid walnut shelving unit that hangs from wall. Hand selected premium hardwood finished in durable natural hard wax/ oil finish. The vertical frames attach to the wall and have slot...
Maple
Vintage Bookshelf "Cado" by Paul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes ...
Wood
$1,817Sale Price|24% Off
H 30 in W 46 in D 10 in
Large Wall Hanging Shelving Unit in Solid Maple by Elliott Marks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid maple shelving unit that hangs from wall and ready to ship. The vertical frames attach to the wall and have slots that precisely hold the deep shelves in place. Rounded edges ...
Maple
$2,864
H 61.03 in W 63.78 in D 14.77 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet with drawers and 7 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and...
Teak
$1,518Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 3.15 in Dm 21.66 in
Tableau Wall Decoration Shelf Designed by Sara Ferrari for Mingardo
By Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tableau is a functional painting, a wall decoration designed to frame everyday objects. Materials: Iron with brassed details Dimensions: Ø 55 cm.
Brass, Iron
$1,868
H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good condition, signed with Wilhelm Renz logo. This U-shaped shelf is made of high-qualit...
Teak
$4,950
H 58 in W 126.5 in D 28.5 in
Five Bay Teak Wall Mounted Shelving (w/ Corner) Unit By Torbjorn Afdal C. 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Bruksbo, Cado, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Peabody, MA
Midcentury "Cado " style wall-mounted shelving unit in teak, circa 1960s, from the "Veggen de Luxe" line, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and Rolf Hesland, made in Norway by Ringerike Mobel in collaboration with Bruskbo. Five bay unit consists of a corner section with work desk, a cabinet with four drawers and interior LP record storage...
Teak
$5,900
H 95.5 in W 65.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa 1960. This ingenious shelving system features spring-loaded floor to ceiling aluminu...
Metal, Aluminum
$901 / set
H 1.11 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in
Cover Curtain, a Room Separator/Bookshelf, 4 Lines+18 Rulers by Vantot
By Vantot
Located in Breda, Noord-Brabant
Please note the price is calculated for a set of (4 lines + 18 rulers) as in the images. Cover curtain, a spatial room divider meets a bookshelf. Showcasing your favorite book covers as a rhythmic mood board in space. Cover curtain works as an instrument with endless possibilities. Created small bookshelf...
Aluminum
$4,250
H 57.75 in W 106 in D 16 in
Three-Bay Teak Wall Mounted Shelving Unit By Torbjorn Afdal C. 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Bruskbo, Cado, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Peabody, MA
Midcentury "Cado" style wall-mounted shelving unit in teak, circa 1960s, from the "Veggen de Luxe" line, designed by Torbjorn Afdal and Rolf Hesland, made in Norway by Ringerike Mobe...
Teak
$4,856Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 48.8 in W 59 in D 11 in
"Correas" Wall Mounted Bookshelf Designed by Miguel Mila' for Dessie'
By Miguel Milà, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Correas" is a wall mounted bookshelf, designed by Miguel Mila' and manufactured by Dessie', featuring 3 or 4 shelves, fixed to two or three uprig...
Stainless Steel
$2,864
H 63.78 in W 95.28 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius Mid- Century Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit Shelving for Cado, 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish modern teak wall unit designed by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is contains one cabinet and 9 shelves This piece is completely adjustable, and any of the c...
Metal
Pierre Chapo Mid-Century Modern B17 Book Shelves, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall book shelves designed by Pierre Chapo, circa 1960 in France. Manufactured by Pierre Chapo in Elmwood. In original condition, with wear consist...
Elm
Pierre Chapo “B17B” Bookshelf in Solid Elm, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible bookshelf, 'The Bibliothèque' model no. B17B in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design by Chapo consists of four solid elm shel...
Elm
Rare Wall Shelves 60's Elm by Pierre Chapo Stone, E486
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wall shelves by French designer Pierre Chapo from the 60s. Structure in solid elm, very nice work of the brackets which maintain the shelves. Simple and sober design but very decorat...
Elm
Pierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf in Solid Elm, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elemental wooden bookshelf, ‘The Bibliothèque’ model no. B17, is one of the most quintessential pieces designed by Pierre Chapo. It consists of four solid elm shelves that rest under brackets. Interestingly you would expect the shelves to rest on the brackets, however Chapo playfully turned this around and put the brackets on top, fixing the construction with elm wedges. This way the brackets also function as bookends. The harmony of the lines between the uprights and the shelves is accentuated by the originality of the mounted support system. The use of the large pieces of solid elm give the bookshelf a very calm, natural feeling. The wood has a nice grain and patina. The visible joints of the wood at the side of the shelves are a wonderful detail and very typical for the work of Pierre Chapo. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has some small marks and scratches. Dimensions: 88.98 in W x 13.99 in D x 72.05 in H 226 cm W x 35.5 cm D x 183 cm H Literature: Pierre Chapo, Magen H. Gallery, New York 2017 About the designer: Pierre Chapo, who was born in Paris on July 1927, initially was interested in becoming a professional painter. However after a chance meeting with a shipbuilder who introduced him to wood and woodcrafts, 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 to travel extensively through Scandinavia and Central America. Among the many places the couple visited was the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright in Taliesin West. A visit that had a lasting influence on Chapo’s future work and designs. ~H. Shipping: This Piere Chapo Bookshelf...
Elm