The legendary one week beard of Pierre Morel junior
.1949
Birth of Pierre Morel junior.
He is the heir to 4 generations of artisans and pipe workers in St Claude. His father, Pierre Morel senior, was an independant pipe maker well reputed on the European scene.
1971
He starts out in his father's workshop.
1972
Pierre Morel senior brings his son to Denmark where he discovers Sixten Ivarsson's workshop.
1978 - 1988
Pierre works under an independant artisan statute. During this period the "Fleur" (Flower) shape which will became his speciality comes to full development.
"Fleur" shape
1978
First collaboration with Chacom: he carries out their "Grand Cru" series.
1988
He leaves his independant artisan statute and enters as employee of the Chapuis-Comoy corporate.
