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Early Pierre Chapo Sideboard
R16
in Solid Elm
$58,000
£44,186.37
€50,427.10
CA$81,503.73
A$88,824.72
CHF 47,036.52
MX$1,066,878.42
NOK 595,492.73
SEK 547,496.99
DKK 376,634.51
About the Item
Pierre Chapo, sideboard model 'R16', elm, France, design 1966
This piece is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commitment to pure and clean design and construction principles. This exquisitely crafted credenza embodies a simplified layout executed within a complex design, and combined with nifty, solid construction details that characterize Chapo's work. The French designer responded to a commission which resulted in the R16 credenza. The almost 3 meters long architectural sideboard is made up of horizontal and vertical lines, creating a grid-like composition. The well-proportioned doors are structured in an asymmetrical manner. The large sideboard stands on four solid feet that intersect the piece vertically just above the top. Notable detail are the wood joints, which specializes the design and highlight the admirable craftsmanship. The R16 is the most voluminous piece that Chapo designed.
Pierre Chapo (1927-1987) was born in a family of craftsmen and trained as an architect in Paris. After spending many years traveling through south and north America he and his partner Nicole set up Société Chapo, an architectural research consultancy and interior design firm. 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. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and Bauhaus. Societe Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where Nicole presented ceramics, textiles and other design by the great designers of the day. 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.
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 115.36 in (293 cm)Depth: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- 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: 501182451stDibs: LU933147856942
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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