Early Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Daybed with Drawer Model "L03", France circa 1965
About the Item
- Creator:Pierre Chapo (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Width: 80.12 in (203.5 cm)Depth: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca 1965
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The elm wood has a beautiful patina. The mattress and head cushion have been upholstered in a premium fabric.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
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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)
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