Pierre Chapo "T22" Elm Coffee Table, France 1970s

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...

Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, this “Kvadrat” table is from the era when Swedish design and culture started attracting design-conscious international buyers on a large scale. The mo...

Most of the stunning minimalist designs from the turn of the century to the 1970s, termed "mid-century", captured the imagination of the world, especially the work of Danish architec...

The Pierre Chapo coffee table stands as a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, embodying the essence of craftsmanship, functionality, and timeless elegance. Crafted by the Frenc...

Pierre Chapo coffee table in elm wood, Model T22 C circa 1972. This is a fine vintage example, not the current production. Excellent condition. Small eye piece stamped with the numb...

Rare low table in elmwood T22C also called "Eye table" by Pierre Chapo. The former owner has ordered the T22 with a single demi-lune shaped piece as well as the eye-shaped center...

Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless design with the exclusive Black Edition of Pierre Chapo's T22 Table. Crafted in 2021 by Chapo Creation, this iconi...

Pierre Chapo coffee table in elm wood, Model T23 circa 1960. This is a fine vintage example, not the current production. The new production tables are stamped underneath with the da...

French model T08 A coffee table designed by Pierre Chapo. Starkly designed in elm wood, legs secured with mortise and tenon joints that decorate the top side of the table.