Pierre Chapo Fid arm chair in elm wood France 1979

Pierre Chapo

France, 1927 – 1987
Designer, craftsman

Super rare “Fid” arm chair designed by Pierre Chapo and made in France in 1979. This chair seems to be the last design from the hand of Chapo. “Fid” stands for Fauteuil Integralement Demontable”. The design of this chair is a result of mathematical research and draws inspiration from Nordic shipbuilding methods assembled with clapboards like “Drakkars”. The cylindrical slat back pay tribute to a time when creating rounded wood pieces was an art form in itself just like the “TGV” dining table. The table on the pictures not enclosed, can be purchased here.

The work of Chapo combines ancient woodworking skill and tradition with a contemporary approach. In designing his distinguished pieces, Solid oak, elm, teak, and ash were mainly used. After graduating from the Parisian École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in architectural studies, he travelled through Scandinavia, Central America, and the United States. After returning to the French capital, he opened his own gallery in 1958 on boulevard de l’Hôpital 14, where among other artists mainly his and Isamu Noguchi’s creations were on display. In 1960, he received a gold medal from the city of Paris as a token of appreciation for his contributions to the city. Pierre Chapo is for sure one of the best designers from French soil, clearly to be seen at his architectural designs and craftsmanship.