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S34A
Set of Eight Sculptural Chairs in Solid Elm
$58,000per set
£44,241.68per set
€50,404.67per set
CA$81,519.52per set
A$88,935.64per set
CHF 47,090.89per set
MX$1,065,702.32per set
NOK 599,728.58per set
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About the Item
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 elm with seven-shaped back and twisted base is a true icon of Chapo's playful and complex designs. The diameter of the seat on this chair is inadequate for maintaining structural stability and too large to adapt the tripod base of the S31 stool. Chapo solved this issue by implementing a dihedral angle that rests on the ground, where the seat is positioned in the middle and the backrest at the top. This section is supported by a transverse leg that is reinforced by the other two legs, which are connected in a way that evenly distributes the weight among the four converging legs. In order for the chair to remain stabilized, the last leg completes the assembly by resting on the first leg at a dihedral angle. The polygonal seat is also precisely placed to evenly distribute the weight of the person sitting on it. The S34 chair truly showcases Chapo's expertise and proficiency in woodworking and innovative techniques.
Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was born in a family of craftsmen and trained as an architect at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Already from a young age, he felt the need to roam the world. He was only twenty-one when he left France in order to spend the next few years traveling through England and Scandinavia. In December of 1951, he was living back in Paris, where he met his future wife, Nicole. Their meeting was the beginning of a lifelong union. Together, the lovebirds travelled through South and North America being captivated by the architectural diversity. Back in France, he and his partner Nicole set up Société Chapo in 1957. Société Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where he showed his own creations. However, Nicole also presented her ceramics, and textiles here and they even exhibited other great designers of that period. In 1958, they opened their famous gallery at 14 Boulevard de l'Hopital. Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that could later be adapted to universal needs. Throughout his career, Chapo combined his interest for contemporary design with his love for traditional craftsmanship. In his designs, he was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the ideas of Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were 'material, form, and function.' He measured his furniture by means of golden ratio and used elmwood as his preferred material. Unfortunately, Chapo fell ill, and he died in 1987, however, until his last day, he kept on designing and working.
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 8
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 501181601stDibs: LU933147855862
Pierre Chapo
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)
About the Seller
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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.
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