Pierre Chapo Modular "R40" Sideboard in Elm, France, 1970s

This peculiar table model is also referred to as the “Eye”. While the name needs no further explanation, the ingenious design certainly does. Pierre Chapo always paired his creative ...

This “T21D” dining table, also known as “Sfax” is among the very best of Chapo’s designs with a strong architectural approach. Although very sturdy on first sight, the outstanding de...

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...

This daybed - like all Chapo designs - have the designer’s characteristic wood joinery that is impeccable and testifies of his woodworking mastery. This daybed is said to have been d...

Many associate the furniture designs of French design duo, Guillerme and Chambron with the most recognizable French furniture of the second half of the 20th century. This model shows...

This impressive sideboard is attributed at Maison Regain, France in the late 1970s. The sideboard is made in solid elmwood and has a double door on the left with two beautifully craf...

R40 Cabinets by Pierre Chapo in Solid Elm, France, 1970 . Extremely rare version of the R40 cabinets. Probably custom-made for a client's office in the 1970s. Both cabinets are sign...

Great sideboard designed and manufactured in France, dating from the 1960s. This storage cabinet is made out of solid elm and features an open storage area on the left and right of t...

Pierre Chapo, sideboard, model 'R28', elm, France, 1985. This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitme...

Pierre Chapo, sideboard model 'R16', elm, France, design 1966 This piece is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a com...

This impressive sideboard is attributed at Maison Regain, France in the late 1970s. The sideboard is made in solid elmwood and has a double door o...