Pierre Chapo Sculptural Chairs Model 'S34' in Solid Elm

This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical backr...

The iconic four-legged chair model S34 was designed by French designer Pierre Chapo in 1973. Characterised by its bundled legs and it's asymmetrical backrest and polygonal seat. This...

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...

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...

Pierre Chapo S34 dining chairs, a masterpiece from 1970s France. These chairs embody the unique aesthetic typical of Pierre Chapo's iconic designs. ...

Pierre Chapo S34 dining chairs from 1970s France. These chairs embody the unique aesthetic typical of Pierre Chapo's iconic designs. The chairs' dis...

Pair of solid elm and black leather S11 chairs by Pierre Chapo, France ca. 1960s. Wood in perfect condition, leather torn on the backrest (pictures).  

The Model S 24 Pierre Chapo dining chair is a masterpiece. Pierre Chapo designed this chair 1967 for his friend Dr. Hiroshi Nakajima. Made of oiled elm wood and black saddle leather...

Very nice sculptural S28 chairs designed by Pierre Chapo and made in his own atelier in France in 1972. Pierre Chapo discovered Alsatian architecture, the wood structures of the traditional half-timbered houses and the tried an tested household furniture. The interior of a home was the vital space in wintertime, and the heart of the house was a large table, where family and friends gathered for meals and winter evenings. Struck by the traditional "Aslation chair," Chapo decided to modernize it . In 1972, he designed the S28 chair, keeping the basic characteristics of the "Alsatian chair...

Set of 5 Pierre Chapo Style Chairs in Solid Elm France 1970s This is a stunning set of five mid century dining chairs in solid elm in a very distinct style that resembles works by P...