Pierre Charpin

Pierre Charpin is a French visual artist and designer, born in Saint-Mandé in 1962. He graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Bourges in 1984 and began his career as a visual artist before turning his attention to furniture and…

Biography

Background

Pierre Charpin is a French visual artist and designer, born in Saint-Mandé in 1962. He graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Bourges in 1984 and began his career as a visual artist before turning his attention to furniture and objects in the early 1990s.

Research and production

His work includes experimental projects with CIRVA from 1998 to 2001 and CRAFT from 2003 to 2005, as well as editions for international manufacturers. He has worked exclusively with Galerie kreo on limited-edition pieces since 2005.

Notable Works

Astair armchair, Mobidec pouf, Ura mirrors and Stump side tables for Ligne Roset
Eau de Paris carafe, winner of a 2004 design competition
Limited-edition work with Galerie kreo from 2005
Research projects with CIRVA and CRAFT

Recognition

Ligne Roset records his selection as Creator of the Year at the 2005 Salon du meuble in Paris. Charpin's work is held by the Centre Pompidou, Paris's Musée des Arts Décoratifs and France's national contemporary-art collection.