Massive elm sideboard

Row with three rectangular doors in blond elm signed regain, in very good condition (first hand). Each door, mounted with overflow on the chassis, consists of five vertical slats terminated by horizontal blades. The vertical slat of thicker section allows the carving of an original handle in its center. The feet are formed by a simple central cut in the lower part. Each interior has two compartments with shelves and two compartments have a drawer. Quality french work carried out in the 1960s by a french designate, pierre chapo. Pierre chapo (1927-1987) is a french furniture designer, who fell in love with wood after meeting a carpenter of the navy, who enrolled at the beaux-arts in paris, in 1947. He interspersed his studies with numerous trips to the scandinavian countries, the united states and central america. On his return to france, he founded his practice and continued his woodwork with different species: oak, ash and elm. In 1957, he opened his gallery in paris and exhibited his creations as well as those of other designers such as serge mouille, isamu noguchi or charlotte perriand. He will then receive his first orders as the bed "godot" commissioned by samuel beckett. In 1960, he received the gold medal at the exhibition of arts and techniques of craftsmanship, organized by the city of paris. He developed his furniture manufacturing workshop in clamart and participated in several development projects. In 1967, he exhibited at the salon des artistes décorateurs and won the bronze medal. He also subcontracts with three workshops in the vosges including the seltz cabinetmakers. Towards the end of his life, he gave a series of lectures on wood, cabinetmaking, tradition and creation. Dimensions: h 90 X w 199 X d 50 cm.