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Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
$19,600
£14,861.73
€17,165.13
CA$27,500
A$30,634.38
CHF 16,159.15
MX$371,451.36
NOK 205,567.74
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Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, wood and velvet, France, 1959
Designed in 1959 by Pierre Chapo, the L01 “Godot” daybed exemplifies the French designer’s distinctive fusion of rationalist structure and artisanal craftsmanship. Its solid elmwood frame showcases Chapo’s mastery of joinery, particularly in the signature 48x72 inclined leg system—both a structural solution and an aesthetic statement. The frame is precisely built with exposed mortise-and-tenon joints, reflecting Chapo’s reverence for traditional woodworking infused with modernist logic.
The seat platform rests on a robust stretcher construction, creating a sense of grounded solidity. A removable mattress in natural canvas or leather (available in various editions) floats atop the frame, offering a tactile contrast to the architectural purity of the wood. With its geometric clarity and essential materiality, the “Godot” sits at the intersection of utility and sculpture—an iconic example of French postwar design.
Pierre Chapo (1927–1987) was a French designer trained in architecture and deeply influenced by Le Corbusier and Bauhaus principles. His work, often compared to that of Charlotte Perriand or Jean Prouvé, is celebrated for its structural innovation and the honest beauty of solid wood. The “Godot” daybed remains one of his most emblematic designs, combining proportion, function, and poetic minimalism.
Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered it. Slight signs of use and time.
The easy chair can be reupholstered in any material.
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 77.17 in (196 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)Seat Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1959
- Condition:Reupholstered. Refinished. Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered it. Slight signs of use and time. The easy chair can be reupholstered in any material.
- Seller Location:Lonigo, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3756345561432
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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