Early T21D 'Sfax' dining table in solid elm by Pierre Chapo, France 1970s

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Early T21D 'Sfax' dining table in solid elm by Pierre Chapo, France 1970s

About the Item

Early T21D 'Sfax' round dining table designed by Pierre Chapo, France 1960s. This dining table is one of the most desirable pieces designed by Chapo. Made out of solid elm wood with a warm patina. This piece remains still remains in a very nice original condition with wear consistent with age and use. 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 21 when he left France to spend the next few years travelling 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 travelling through South and North America is 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 in 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 using the 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. We can facilitate worldwide shipping for all of our items, express or economy. Please ask us about the possibilities and to receive a quote.

Creator:
Pierre Chapo (Designer)
Design:
T21D Dining Table
Dimensions:
Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Diameter: 55.12 in (140 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Elm
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
SITTARD, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6660236862852