Pierre Chapo was a renown French furniture designer and craftsman. He was initially interested in becoming a professional painter, however, after meeting with a shipbuilder who introduced him to wood crafts, Chapo changed his focus and decided to study architecture at the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

The “S10” armchair, also known as the “Sahara” chair, was designed in 1964 and is part of his X series. This iconic and timeless chair, is characterised by its authentic design made of elm and leather.