Pierre Chapo S34 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, 1960s

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 backr...

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...

Pierre Chapo S34 dining chairs from 1970s France. These chairs embody the unique aesthetic typical of Pierre Chapo's iconic designs. The chairs' dis...

Pierre Chapo S34 dining chairs, a masterpiece from 1970s France. These chairs embody the unique aesthetic typical of Pierre Chapo's iconic designs. ...

Pierre Chapo, dining chair model 'S34', elm, France, 1960s This asymmetrical chair with a twisted base is a true icon of Pierre Chapo's playful and solemn designs. The backrest is p...

Pierre Chapo, 'S45' or 'Chlacc' chairs, solid elm, France, 1979 These S45 chairs, also known as Chlacc, are one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmar...

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...

The iconic four-legged chair model S34 in solid elm was designed by French designer Pierre Chapo in 1973. Characterised by its bundled legs and its asymmetrical backrest and polygona...

Pierre Chapo, set of eight chairs, model 'S34A', solid elm, France, circa 1973 This chair model 'S34A' is designed by Pierre Chapo circa 1973. This asymmetrical chair executed in e...

Pierre Chapo, dining chair, model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, brass, France, ca. 1966 This design is an early edition by Pierre Chapo. Crafted from solid elmwood, the chairs exhibit ...