Designed by Pierre Chapo, re-edited by Chapo Création
Sideboard in tinted ash
W 293 x D 61 x H 112 cm / W 115.3″ x D 24″ x H 44.1″
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In 1965, Pierre Chapo responded to a commission by designing the R16, an unusual piece that stays true to the Chapo spirit. To create the row of cupboards, Pierre Chapo studied the way a piece of furniture measuring almost 3 meters was formed.
This type of furniture tended to taper in those days, to give a more lightweight impression in the space, but here Pierre Chapo designed an atypical piece with golden proportions. The R16 is sculptural, almost totemic. The sobriety of the door frames and the tablets of the panels let the wood grain express itself to the full. This large-volume sideboard stands on four solid feet that intersect the piece vertically, rising just above the top in the front. The visible assembly and the asymmetric door contribute to an aesthetic hovering between strength and serenity. R16 is the most voluminous piece in the Chapo catalog.
Born in Paris in 1927, Pierre Chapo studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts. During his formative years, he traveled extensively through Northern Europe and the Americas, visiting, among other places, Taliesin West, the famed residence of Frank Lloyd Wright. These trips and encounters, including a serendipitous collaboration with a traditional shipwright, left a lasting influence on his work and approach to wood and cabinetmaking. Working closely with his wife, the painter and sculptor Nicole Lormier, he founded Galerie Chapo, a dedicated space for selling his designs alongside those of important artists like Isamu Noguchi. The gallery was one of the very first French stores dedicated to high-quality design. As both designer and cabinetmaker, Chapo elevated the beauty and uniqueness of wood through timeless designs while celebrating his profound bond with nature. Despite his untimely death in 1987, his legacy lives on, inspiring contemporary designers who regard him as a true master.Â
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Flint Terracotta
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Linterno Fabric : St Moritz/Nobili