Description

Two-door sideboard by master artisan Pierre Chapo. Crafted from solid elm, this stunning sideboard boasts an asymmetrical frieze drawer design that showcases Chapo's masterful woodworking skills and attention to detail. Emblematic of the designer's commitment to quality, this piece is in perfect condition and is sure to make a bold statement in any room.

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'Hôpital. 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, Le Corbusier's research on proportions, and Bauhaus. Société Chapo was a design workshop and gallery in one where Nicole presented ceramics, textiles, and other designs 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 the golden ratio and used elmwood as his preferred material.

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