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.
Find a collection of vintage Pierre Chapo coffee tables, stools and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by H. Gallery)
Karin Mobring Leather "Diana" Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
This fabulous chair was designed in 1972 for Ikea, when they were clearly more attuned to quality and longevity of materials. The vegetable-tanned saddle leather and Swedish pine fra...
Leather, Pine
Don Shoemaker Sling Swinger Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Long Island City, NY
A leader of Mexico Modernism, Don Shoemaker created the “Sling” chair in the 1950s and designed variations through the 1960s, including the “Swinger” armchair you see here. Our versi...
Cocobolo, Granadillo, Leather
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Knud Andersen, Teak & Leather, 1950s
By J.C.A. Jensen, Knud Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A comfortable carved teak armchair in its original leather with unusual runners connecting the legs. The leather has developed an attractive patina, and the loose cushion is covered ...
Brass
'Espri' Lounge Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed in the 1970s, the petite ‘Espri’ lounge chair is the crème de la crème of early IKEA. Made from bamboo and cognac leather, these chairs are durable and stylish. The leather...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Fritz Hansen Model 1514 Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fritz Hansen opened the doors of his Copenhagen workshop in 1885. With the help of his son Christian, the company soon established its reputation for outstanding quality and forward-...
Upholstery, Beech
Swedish Allmoge Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
"All möghe" means ‘all the people’ in Old Norse. In describing furniture, "allmoge" refers to the rustic and quirky furniture made by ordinary people for their own use from the mid-1...
Straw, Wood, Paint
S15 Armchair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pierre Chapo S15 wood and leather armchair C. 1960
Leather, Wood
Pierre Chapo S10 lounge chairs France 1964
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning pair of S10 lounge chairs, designed by Pierre Chapo and crafted in his own atelier in France in 1964, exemplifies the masterful woodworking and timeless aesthetic for w...
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo S10 Lounge Safari Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Iconic Pierre Chapo S10 Chair. France 1960s. Original saddle leather and sold elm wood. This model became one of the leading designs at his gallery.
Leather, Wood
Pierre Chapo Sahara S10 lounge chair, France, c. 1965
Located in Skokie, IL
Pierre Chapo Sahara S10 lounge chair, France, c. 1965 Solid Elm and new natural saddle leather.
Brass
S10 armchair by Pierre Chapo with great patina
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fauteuil S10 par Pierre Chapo, Bel état d’origine
Leather, Elm
S46 slipper chair by Pierre Chapo, 90s édition
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chauffeuse S46 ou dromadaire par Pierre Chapo, édition des années 90.
Leather, Elm
