Pair of benches made by Pierre Chapo, France, 1970.

This pair of solid elm benches was created by Pierre Chapo in the 70's for special order, making them unique. They are inspired by one of his previous projects, the S35 bench, which has a similar structure but with an added backrest. Pierre Chapo began his apprenticeship in Vierzon with Mr Perrot, a former marine carpenter who initiated him into the trade of cabinetmaking. He deepened his knowledge during a trip to Arizona in the United States, where he discovered the work of various designers, including Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier, who inspired him for his future projects. These benches are part of the brutalist design movement, which emerged after World War II during the reconstruction period, characterized by a return to craftsmanship. Simple, solid, and streamlined furniture, optimizing the amount of materials used.
The structure of this bench is made up of a set of pieces in solid elm wood. The seat is formed by three elm wood slats assembled by a system of wooden nails, arranged to create a slight curve to the seat. It is reinforced by a crossbar running along its entire length. The base consists of four legs connected in pairs by transverse bars, reinforcing the structure.

Dimensions:
H: 46,5 cm L: 180,5 cm P: 34,5 cm