Modernist solid elm shelf by Pierre Chapo, produced by the Seltz factory in the 1950s.

Modernist solid elm shelf by Pierre Chapo, produced by the Seltz factory, France, 1950s. Pierre Chapo, a French architect and cabinetmaker trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, established himself in the 1950s and 1970s as one of the great names in modern furniture. Inspired by the Bauhaus, Charlotte Perriand, and Le Corbusier, he developed a rigorous style where structure, function, and material are essential. His preferred material is solid elm, crafted with great craftsmanship. This shelf perfectly illustrates Chapo's aesthetic: clean design, powerful side uprights, modular shelves thanks to the side perforations. Both a sculpture and a utilitarian piece of furniture, this piece embodies the balance between functionality, craftsmanship, and timelessness.