Pierre Chapo Set of Six Chairs, Solid Elmwood

Set of six chairs After Charlotte Perriand, By unknown manufacturer, from France, circa 1980. Materials: Wood and rattan. In original condi...

Set of six chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1980. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...

Beautiful set of 4 S34 dining chairs in solid elmwood by Pierre Chapo. The S34 is today the rarest and most sought after chair design by Pierre Chapo and certainly one of the most sculptural chairs there is. This set is an early edition probably 1970-1980. The S34 chairs embody the spirit of craftsmanship of Pierre Chapo and the elegance of a brutalist design making them a statement piece in any carefully designed interior. They're not just good-looking; they're built to last, which shows Chapo's commitment to making sustainable furniture. Bibliography: Hugues Magen...

Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the designer’s famous “Sfax” table. This model is one of those designs where the aesthetic is elevated, and the individual features enhanced when the same models are put together. Said aesthetic is based on the cross-legged base that corresponds to the design of the backrest, which is slightly offset from the middle. Made from Chapo's favourite wood, elm, these chairs have a rustic style with architectural precision. This comes as no surprise, as Pierre Chapo trained as an architect in Paris and this knowledge becomes evident in his elaborate structural solutions. The slightly more rounded edges show that these chairs are an older, authentic version of the “S34” model. The cross-legged bases match the backs that are slightly placed out of the middle, enhancing the masterful asymmetry that not only distinguishes the design, but also adds a sense of playfulness. The overall look is very sleek, and combined with details like the visible joinery and the solid wooden structure, this set is perfectly imperfect, which is a conscious, Chapo-esque ideal. Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that would later be adapted to universal needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were material, form, and function. Despite his love for the imperfect, he measured his furniture by means of the golden ratio and used elm wood as his preferred material. These “S34” chairs...