Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
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About
Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) was created in 1960 by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti in Rio de Janeiro. The company intended to function as the union between architecture, decoration, and art, having a gallery space housing artistic manifestations related to architecture. In addition, Sávio and Guilherme sought to move the local scene, and for that, it also promoted furniture design contests. FAI's production featured furniture with straight lines and careful construction, using Rosewood, leather, cotton fabrics, and straw as primary materials. -
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Fátima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Dining Chairs (8 units), 1960s| Original condition |
Freijo, CaneH 37.52 in. x W 18.82 in. x D 21.42 in. | SH 17.72 in.
H 95.3 cm x W 47.8 x D 54.4cm | SH 45cm
BO.FAI.007-003Further images
This elegant set of eight chairs was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s. The chairs are composed of solid Freijo wood, with...This elegant set of eight chairs was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s. The chairs are composed of solid Freijo wood, with large seats and high backrests, both made of natural hand-woven cane.
The combination between the seat and back composes a single volume. Large but still extremely light, this characteristic is also present in the production of Brazilian design masters such as Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), Carlo Hauner (1927-1997), and Martin Eisler (1913-1977).
Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) was created in 1960 by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti in Rio de Janeiro. The company intended to function as the union between architecture, decoration, and art, having a gallery space that housed artistic manifestations related to architecture. FAI’s production featured furniture with straight lines and careful construction, using Rosewood, leather, cotton fabrics, and cane as primary materials.
These chairs are unrestored; wood and cane restoration services by our Workshop are included as a courtesy.
