Table Pierre Chapo T 22 B in French Elm, 1971

Console table with shelves and lateral decorative inlays entirely made in wood, designed by the French designer and craftsman Pierre Chapo, French Manufacture from 1960s Pierre Chapo was first interested in painting, his encounter with a shipbuilding carpenter in 1947, introduced him to wood and woodworking; and led him to architectural studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. After traveling through Scandinavia, and Central America and working for a year in the United States, he returned to Paris and pursued his interest in wood, crafting furniture mainly out of solid oak, elm, ash or teak with a double concern for contemporary design and traditional know-how. He opened a gallery on boulevard de l'Hôpital in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, where along with his own creations, he displayed the work of other craftsmen or artists such as Isamu Noguchi with whom he shared a sculptural and organic approach to design. Special custom orders started coming in, Samuel Beckett...

This custom elm wall console is an original design by Pierre Chapo, constructed using the signature joinery of his B30 shelving system. Crafted from solid elm with a richly expressiv...

Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création. Pierre Chapo was one of France’s most celebrated modern woodworkers and furniture designers. His scul...

Antique edition in French Elm of the T01 table by Pierre Chapo, France 1975. The sobriety of the design highlights the beauty of the assemblies and the Elm, its proportions allow it ...

This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangu...

This striking coffee table is the T02M model, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1963. Made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain, this iconic piece embodies timeless sophistication. Unt...

Pierre Chapo, dining table, model 'Aban T35C', solid elm, France, 1970s This table is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood...

Pierre Chapo, coffee table, model T22C, elm, France, 1970s This beautiful eye-shaped cocktail table is designed by the French designer and master woodworker Pierre Chapo (1927-1987)...

A rare and iconic 'T35B' dining table by renowned French designer Pierre Chapo, crafted in the 1970s. Constructed from solid elm, this piece exemplifies Chapo's commitment to pure an...

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...