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Pierre Chapo Pair of S340 Leather Armchairs - Elm - France - Mid Century Modern
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Very rare pair of discontinued, majestic armchairs by Pierre Chapo - model S340 (1972) - Might be the only pair of this model available on global the market - It has some resemblance with the S10 model and the S15 and has the designer’s characteristic wood “interlocking” joinery that is impeccable and testifies of his woodworking mastery.
Handcrafted from solid elm and cognac leather, meticulously restored to bring out the chairs' beauty, while preserving the desirable patina and evidence of age. Due to some minor imperfections, it might have been a prototype pair - nevertheless, it adds up to the mysterious aura of the armchairs.
Pierre Chapo was first interested in painting, his encounter with a shipbuilding carpenter in 1947, introduced him to wood and woodworking and led him to architectural studies at the École Nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.[1] After traveling through Scandinavia, Central America, and working for a year in the United States, he returned to Paris and pursued his interest in wood, crafting furniture mainly out of solid oak, elm, ash, or teak with a double concern for contemporary design and traditional know-how. He opened a gallery on boulevard de l'Hôpital in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, where along with his own creations, he displayed the work of other craftsmen or artists such as Isamu Noguchi with whom he shared a sculptural and organic approach to design.
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1972
- Condition:Replacements made: Leather arms were replaced by our extremely skilled leather craftsmen. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hasselt, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6495227931962
Pierre Chapo
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)
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