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Elmwood B40 Desk by Pierre Chapo in Black Ash, France, 1970s
$19,600
£14,832.14
€17,106.11
CA$27,370.05
A$30,663.29
CHF 15,960.21
MX$373,420.17
NOK 203,311.84
SEK 191,462.38
DKK 127,694.96
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Pierre Chapo; B40 desk; Elm; France; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern, Rustic; Postmodern; Cabinets; Black ash;
Exceptional B40 desk by Pierre Chapo crafted from solid elmwood in black ash. This piece dates back to the 1970s and adds a vintage touch to your workspace. The carved tabletop with slanted sides and corners is a remarkable feature of this desk, with its characteristic wood joints that Pierre Chapo is renowned for. The two cabinets that support the tabletop are equipped with shelves and drawers, providing ample storage space for your belongings. The high attention to detail is evident in the design, making it a true masterpiece. The cabinets are separate from the floating desktop, allowing you to arrange your workspace according to your preference.
Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was born in a family of craftsmen and trained as an architect in Paris. After spending many years traveling through south and North America he and his partner Nicole set up Société Chapo, an architectural research consultancy and interior design firm. In 1958 they opened their famous gallery at 14 Boulevard de l'Hôpital. Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that could later be adapted to universal needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Le Corbusier's research on proportions, and Bauhaus. Société Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where Nicole presented ceramics, textiles, and other designs by the great designers of the day. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were 'Material, form, and function.' He measured his furniture by means of the golden ratio and used elmwood as his preferred Material.
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 98.43 in (250 cm)Depth: 34.26 in (87 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: GW32271stDibs: LU933433402112
Pierre Chapo
Pierre Chapo, who was born in Paris, France, in July 1927, was initially interested in becoming a professional painter. However, after a chance meeting with a shipbuilder who introduced him to wood and woodworking, Chapo changed his focus and decided to study architectural studies at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
After graduating, Chapo and his wife, the sculptor and painter Nicole Lormier, started traveling extensively through Scandinavia and Central America. Among the many places the couple visited was Taliesin West, the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright — a visit that had a lasting influence on Chapo’s future work and designs.
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(Biography provided by H. Gallery)
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