Pierre Chapo L07 Extendable Daybed, Oak, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1963

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Pierre Chapo L07 Extendable Daybed, Oak, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1963

About the Item

Pierre Chapo; L07; Extendable daybed; bench; side table; coffee table; Wood; Oak; France; 1963; Mid-Century Modern; Charlotte Perriand; Jean Prouvé; French Design; What makes this ingenious item so exceptional is that it offers various possibilities to complement your interior: it can be used as a daybed, a bench or even a coffee table. The extendable feature not only provides the option of using the item in different ways but also gives it a different look. It's a fine example of Chapo's sophisticated designs. This daybed, known as model L07, is made of slats of solid oak wood. A rare first production designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own atelier in France in 1963. This technical masterpiece was from the very first production which had the visible dowel connections of how the slats were attached to the frame. This connection is made invisible in the following productions, most likely because it was easier to manufacture it that way. The modular structure allows being transformed from a bench or single daybed into a daybed for two people. The clever system lets two slatted benches be moved apart up to a depth of 140cm without mechanical intervention. A remarkable hand-crafted daybed by one of the most important French designers of its era. Pierre Chapo definitely belongs to the same list of influential designers as Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé. His work has been highly sought after and this bed is one of the reasons why. Its sophisticated structure with architectural mechanism is unique in its kind. Since Chapo worked mainly with elm, this is a very rare oak daybed. Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was born in a family of craftsmen and trained as an architect in Paris. After spending many years travelling through South and North America he and his partner Nicole set up Société Chapo, an architectural research consultancy and interior design firm. In 1958, they opened their famous gallery at 14 Boulevard de l'Hopital. Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that could later be adapted to universal needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and Bauhaus. Société Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where Nicole presented ceramics, textiles and other design by the great designers of the day. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were 'material, form, and function.' He measured his furniture by means of golden ratio. Dimensions when closed: 76 cm Dimensions when open: 138 cm.

Creator:
Pierre Chapo (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 77.17 in (196 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)Seat Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1963
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Antwerp, BE
Reference Number:
Seller: GW17041stDibs: LU933429605522