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)
Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking three-legged stool is the Model S31, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. It features a cross-legged base and a round seat, both crafted from solid elm wood. The stool can...
Elm
Danish Modern Three Legged Stool in Solid Teak and Lelièvre Bouclé, 1950s
By Lelièvre Paris
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural three-legged stool was designed and crafted in Denmark during the 1950s. It showcases an architectural, geometric base composed of three angled, tapered legs that rad...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Teak
Ingvar Hildingsson Organic Three Legged Stool in Cherry Wood, Sweden, 1970s
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare stool was designed by Ingvar Hildingsson and produced in the 1970s by his company, IH Slöjd, located in Rockneby, Sweden. The underside of the seat is marked with the desig...
Cherry
Pierre Chapo T23 Three Legged Side Table in Elm, Chapo Création, France, 2025
By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking low side table is the model T23 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960. The table is made of solid elm wood with a beautiful grain. The iconic design is composed of a triangu...
Wood, Elm
Pierre Chapo S34 Dining /Side Chair in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2024
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical back...
Elm
Ingvar Hildingsson Three Legged Stool in Solid Pine, Ih Slöjd, Sweden, 1970s
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare stool was designed by Ingvar Hildingsson and produced by his company IH Slöjd in Rockneby, Sweden in the 1970s. The stool has a round seat and three club shaped legs...
Pine
Original French Vintage Pierre Chapo, S31 Stool in Elm, 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
“The S13 stool plays on the assembly of three converging legs and manages to achieve a solid, stable base that takes the full weight of a person on a small seat surface. The Technical challenge adds to the stool’s appeal” (from Pierre Chapo, Magen H...
Elm
Iconic Pierre Chapo model S31 stool in elm wood, France 1974
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1974 / stool / Pierre Chapo / model S31 / elm wood / mid century / design classic This stool model S31 is one of the most popular designs ever made by Pierre Chapo. Crafte...
Wood, Elm
Stool S13A old version by Pierre Chapo in Elm, France, 1970's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This stool is a striking example of Pierre Chapo's craftsmanship, featuring the S13a model from the 1970s, made in France. Crafted from solid elm, the stool shows a timeless elegance...
Elm
Pierre Chapo Model "S31 A" Solid Elm Stool, France 1974
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pierre Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated him were material, form, an...
Elm
Rare variant of the S31 stool by Pierre Chapo, special order
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Variante du tabouret S31 A Notre tabouret est issu d’une commande spéciale en région parisienne pour une maison meublée entièrement avec du mobilier de Pierre Chapo.
Elm
Pierre Chapo S31 Stool in Elm, France 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
The S31 stool was designed and produced by Pierre Chapo in France during the 1970s and is a classic example of his materially driven approach to furniture design. Constructed entirel...
Elm
