Pierre Chapo B17 Bookshelf in Solid Elm, France, 1960s

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 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...

Born in Paris into a family of craftsmen, Pierre Chapo was heavily influenced by the modernist movements of the 20th century, and more specifically, the Bauhaus. While also inspired ...

Pierre Chapo's work and craftsmanship is celebrated for his precision, architectural skill, and natural aesthetic. Chapo’s creations are deeply rooted in his profound understanding o...

Pilastro bookshelf, book ends and letter holder, 1960s A set of a bookshelf, bookends and a letterholder with perforated metal design, manufactured by Pilastro, Holland 1960s. The l...

This is a showroom model of the Galea Bibliothèque in solid European oak, stained in black. The price includes a custom wooden crate for international shipping. The Galea Bibliothè...

These bookends, crafted from rosewood and metal and dating from around the 1960s, exemplify the elegant and functional design characteristic of mid-century modern aesthetics. The com...

Appendiabiti in mogano anni 60, eccelsa qualità in legno di mogano e fusione di ottone , molto elegante e robusto.