Rare Pierre Chapo "S42" Chairs in Elm, France, 1970s
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Rare Pierre Chapo "S42" Chairs in Elm, France, 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some weather marks and discolouration. The elm wood has a beautiful patina.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 201801861stDibs: LU2947325749942
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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