Set of 6 Pierre Chapo S11 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s

Vintage pierre chapo s11 dining chairs in solid elm and leather, france 1960s. Incredible set of six model s11 dining chairs by renowned french designer pierre chapo, designed in france in the 1960s. This iconic design is to be recognized by the iconic chapo wood joints which were created as a result of the pioneering 48 X 72 assembly ratio. The thick cognac saddle leather is stunningly patinated during usage and age and show interesting stitching. This set of early model chairs are a must have to elevate any space with real character. Pierre chapo: a visionary designer (1927–1987) Born into a family of craftsmen, pierre chapo studied architecture at the école nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in paris. His passion for exploration led him to travel through england, scandinavia, and the americas, where he was captivated by architectural diversity. In 1957, chapo and his wife nicole founded société chapo, a workshop and gallery showcasing his designs alongside nicole’s ceramics and textiles. Their renowned gallery at 14 boulevard de l’hôpital opened in 1958, where among other artists mainly his and isamu noguchi’s creations were on display. Chapo’s designs, rooted in traditional craftsmanship, drew inspiration from frank lloyd wright, le corbusier, and bauhaus principles. Guided by the golden ratio, he emphasized material, form, and function, with elmwood as his preferred medium. Despite falling ill later in life, chapo continued creating until his passing in 1987, leaving a timeless legacy in design.