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)
French Vintage Pierre Chapo R13A Elmwood Sideboard, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
R13A Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1981. Crafted in solid French Elm, this sideboard exemplifies Chapo's philosophy of honest, uncompromising craftsmanship, precise join...
Elm
$5,298
H 37.41 in W 81.89 in D 20.08 in
Maison Regain Sideboard in Solid Elm, circa 1960, Pierre Chapo Style
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison regain sideboard in solid elm. circa 1960. Pierre Chapo style.
Elm
R08 Sideboard by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie bahut R08 par Pierre Chapo, Belle patine.
Elm
Chapo Insp Sideboard in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This impressive sideboard is attributed at Maison Regain, France in the late 1970s. The sideboard is made in solid elmwood and has a double door on the left with two beautifully craf...
Elm
Sideboard in Solid Elm by Maison Regain, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Maison Regain, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A study in restraint and proportion, this sideboard by Maison Regain reads as quiet architecture—its massing resolved through clarity of line, material, and intent. The composition u...
Elm
$18,838
H 39.38 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
R13 Original elm wood 8 drawers/ 2 doors buffet by Pierre Chapo, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
R13 high sideboard made of solid elm wood designed by French designer and craftsman Pierre Chapo and was made in France in the 1960s. Eight drawers (seven on one side and a large fro...
Brass
1970s Maison Regain Solid Elm Sideboard
By Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo
Located in Toronto, CA
The impressive solid elm sideboard from French design house Maison Regain, in the style of Pierre Chapo, features 2 spacious doors and 4 drawers, all in their signature rounded wood....
Wood, Elm
Sideboard in Solid Elm, Maison Regain, France, 1970
By Charlotte Perriand, Maison Regain, Pierre Chapo
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sideboard in Solid Elm, France, 1970 With its horizontal articulation and serene, architectural bearing, this sideboard conjures the quiet strength of rural modernism. The silhouett...
Elm
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France. It was part o...
Oak
$16,012Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.46 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model R18A Solid Elm, France, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Genève, GE
Pierre Chapo, Cabinet, Model 'R18A', Solid Elm, France, circa 1960 This model is a first edition, created according to Pierre Chapo's original artisanal methodology. The "R18" sideb...
Elm
Maison Regain Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1970s Stunning French cabinet executed in solid elm, designed by Maison Regain. The sideboard is sturdy and combines a simplified yet co...
Elm
French Sideboard in Solid Elm by Skilled Craftsman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard, elm, France, 1970s Stunning lived-in credenza made in France in the 1970s. This piece contains ample storage space, structured with shelves and four drawers, displaying e...
Elm
Maison Regain Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1970s Stunning French cabinet executed in solid elm, designed by Maison Regain. The sideboard is sturdy and combines a simplified yet co...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Cabinet Model 'R18' in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, cabinet model 'R18', solid elm, France, 1960s This exquisitely crafted 'R18' cabinet combines a simplified yet complex design combined with nifty, solid construction d...
Elm
Charles Flandre Sideboard in Solid Elm and Wrought Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Flandre, sideboard, solid elm, pine, wrought iron, France, 1960s Crafted by French cabinetmaker Charles Flandre, this exquisite elmwood sideboard beautifully blends rustic c...
Wrought Iron
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois Sideboard in Solid Elm
By Roche Bobois, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, sideboard, solid elm, France, 1980s The Italian designer and architect Luigi Gorgoni designed furniture pieces for Roche Bobois since the mid 1970s. ...
Elm
Gunnel Nyman was known as a glass artist, but this piece is a striking example of her early training in furniture design.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
