Pierre Chapo "T22" Elm Coffee Table, France 1970s

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...

In mid-century modern design there was an emphasis on the use of wood, as it connected everyday objects - such as furniture - to nature. This solid elm coffee table is a perfect exam...

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...

Designed by Roland Wilhelmsson, this “Kvadrat” table is from the era when Swedish design and culture started attracting design-conscious international buyers on a large scale. The model’s design is dated to 1972, and this particular table was manufactured in Huskvarna, where the manufactory still operates, for more than four generations now. Swedish furniture and interior design culture went through dramatic changes during the 1970s. The effects of the late 1960s’ rebellious view of design, production and consumption had an impact in the form of freer furnishings and resource-efficient furniture in simpler materials. In the mid-1970s, rustic pine furniture often in oversized dimensions - such as this table - suddenly became the highest fashion. Therefore, the local and resource-efficient craft received a renaissance. This “Kvadrat” coffee table...

Pierre Chapo. “T22” model coffee table in solid blond elm and eye shape. French work realized in the 1980s. Dimensions: H 33 x W 151 x D 73 cm Reference: LS64004159K

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 sculp...

Rare low table in elmwood T22C also called "Eye table" by Pierre Chapo. The former owner has ordered the T22 with a single demi-lune shaped piece as well as the eye-shaped center...

Pierre Chapo, by. “T22 C” model coffee table in solid blond elm and eye shape. French work realized in 1972. Dimensions: H 33 x W 150 x D 75 cm H 33 x W 150 x D 51 cm Reference...