S46 "DROMADAIRE" LOUNGE CHAIR BY PIERRE CHAPO

S46 "Dromadaire" Lounge Chair by Pierre Chapo in elm wood with original black leather and canvas cushions. This chair is from Chapo's 'Chlacc' series; the seat can be folded upwards and depending on your weight and posture. The cushions are fixed front and back to two wood crosspieces; a system of crossbars rests on the base of the back struts, ensuring the seat is totally locked in place when weight is placed on it. The covered back sits between the two structural posts which come together at the back legs to form a three-point assembly. The sections are all fixed together to ensure the seat is reliable. The S46 was the first low chair Chapo designed in over twenty years of creation.

Designer and woodworker Pierre Chapo created timeless furniture that fused modern design with traditional craftsmanship. Among his loyal clientele was the playwright Samuel Beckett, for whom he created the “Godot” bed, named in honor of his renowned play. Born into a family of craftsmen, Chapo initially set out to become a painter; an encounter with a shipbuilder in 1947 convinced him to pursue woodworking instead. As a young man, he studied architecture at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and traveled extensively. His visit to Frank Llyod Wright's famed home and school Taliesin West had a lasting influence on his work. Known for his use of the golden ratio, Chapo created chairs, tables, and benches that were both utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing. He and his wife also ran a shop that sold his wooden furniture, as well as the work of other craftsmen like Isamu Noguchi.