{"product_id":"french-t40-extendable-dining-table-by-pierre-chapo-1970s","title":"French 'T40' Extendable Dining Table by Pierre Chapo, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial French dining table by Pierre Chapo, dating to the 1970s, the 'T40' reflects Chapo’s approach to furniture as something closer to architecture than decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from solid French elm, the broad tabletop emphasizes the natural character of the wood, with pronounced grain and warm variation giving the surface a sense of depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table’s strength comes through in its simplicity. The top is supported by curved, sculptural legs that extend outward with a grounded, structural quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo leaves allow the table to extend when needed, shifting its proportions from an intimate dining table to a larger setting for gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Pierre Chapo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePierre Chapo was a French architect and designer who was initially interested in painting. His encounter with a shipbuilding carpenter in 1947 introduced him to wood and woodworking, prompting him to pursue architectural studies at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter traveling through Scandinavia and Central America, and spending a year working in the United States, he returned to Paris to focus on his passion for wood—crafting furniture primarily from solid oak, elm, ash, or teak—while maintaining a dual commitment to contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945352327479,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/hLxyvyYLPQllGWiQys9v9I1lCk1aPqVB4ZYV9GbX2Ok.jpg?v=1789355347","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/french-t40-extendable-dining-table-by-pierre-chapo-1970s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}