Name: Early Pierre Chapo 'B10' Highboard in Solid Elm
Brand: Pierre Chapo
Price: 13800 USD
Availability: InStock

Early Pierre Chapo 'B10' Highboard in Solid Elm

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About the Item

Pierre Chapo, wardrobe, model 'B10', elm, brass, France, 1960s This armoire by Pierre Chapo has a splendid construction that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aesthetic. The front convinces with its clear and sheer appearance with sleek lines dominating the surface. The interior provides great storage space which houses two coat racks and shelves. The natural color and warm expression of the elm adds a pleasant ambience and a fresh touch to the room. This high-quality wardrobe serves both visual and practical needs. Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was born in a family of craftsmen and trained as an architect at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Already from a young age, he felt the need to roam the world. He was only twenty-one when he left France in order to spend the next few years traveling through England and Scandinavia. In December of 1951, he was living back in Paris, where he met his future wife, Nicole. Their meeting was the beginning of a lifelong union. Together, the lovebirds travelled through South and North America being captivated by the architectural diversity. Back in France, he and his partner Nicole set up Société Chapo in 1957. Société Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where he showed his own creations. However, Nicole also presented her ceramics, and textiles here and they even exhibited other great designers of that period. 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. Throughout his career, Chapo combined his interest for contemporary design with his love for traditional craftsmanship. In his designs, he was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the ideas of Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were 'material, form, and function.' He measured his furniture by means of golden ratio and used elmwood as his preferred material. Unfortunately, Chapo fell ill, and he died in 1987, however, until his last day, he kept on designing and working.

Creator:
Pierre Chapo (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 74.02 in (188 cm)Width: 74.02 in (188 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Elm
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 501142321stDibs: LU933134201042