Pierre CHAPO (1927 - 1987) Pair of S15 armchairs from the artist's reference list, model created in 1966, in varnished elm with straight, flexible leather backrest and side-strap armrests in fawn leather with white saddle-stitching on corner legs with quadrangular cross-section. Back and seat with removable cushions fully upholstered in brown leather. (scratches, stains, wear, leather refinished). Height 72.5 cm - Length 73 cm - Depth 74.5 cm Bibliography : Hugues Magen, Pierre Chapo, a modern craftsman, Magen H. Gallery, New York, 2017, model referenced and reproduced pp. 168-169.

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