Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bench produced by Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
These charming Rosewood were designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s.
Rosewood, Leather
Brazilian Rosewood Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', Midcentury
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
Chairs made in solid Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) with caned seats and backs. ”Fatima Arquitetura Interiors,” known as ”FAI”, was a high profile in the 1950s, with exclusive ar...
Rosewood, Cane
Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Side Tables, Wood, Brazil, 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and metal side table produced by Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazil, c. 1960.
Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of six Rosewood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s.
Cane, Rosewood
Rosewood ans Cane Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI), 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Rosewood and Cane Chair was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s.
Rosewood, Cane
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s, Brazil
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in New York, NY
Founded in Rio de Janeiro during the 1960s by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti, Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores LTDA. (FAI) created a unique space where architecture, de...
Fabric, Rosewood
Set of 8 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, Brazil 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight Freijo wood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s.
Cane, Hardwood
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Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and substantial pair of Brazilian modern lounge chairs produced by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazil, circa 1960s.
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Architectural Armchair by Moveis Fatima, Jacaranda & Leather
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
An architecturally assertive armchair by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, crafted in Brazil during the 1960s and executed in solid jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood), Italian leather, an...
Leather, Linen, Hardwood
Set of 11 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Even with authorship unidentified, these chairs are very similar with other pieces produced in the 1960s by the most prominent designers and companies, as Sergio Rodrigues, Celina De...
Wood, Synthetic
Brasilia Dining Table in Brazilian Rosewood & Marble, Fatima, Brazil, c. 1965
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in New York, NY
A masterful expression of Brazilian Modern design, this exceptional Brasilia dining table designed by Moveis Fatima in the sixties, embodies the architectural optimism, sculptural re...
Marble
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H 17.33 in W 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Marble-Top Center Table by Fátima Arquitetura, Brazil, 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern marble-top center table by Fátima Arquitetura, Brazil, 1960s. 1960s center table by the Brazilian manufacturer Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores.
Granite
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H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 28.86 in
Rosewood Sofa by Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in New York, NY
Founded in Rio de Janeiro during the 1960s by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti, Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores LTDA. (FAI) created a unique space where architecture, de...
Rosewood, Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s
By Moveis Fatima
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Fatima Arquitetura, 1960s This pair of side tables manufactured in the 1960s by Fatima Arquitetura in Brazil is a beautiful example of Mid-...
Wood
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H 18 in W 47.2 in D 43.3 in
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass by Fatima, Brazil, 1960s
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
This timeless and sleek coffee table was designed by Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores in the 1960s. This company was founded by Guilherme Nunes and Savio Visconti, both architects, in...
Glass, Hardwood
Desk in Hardwood with Two Shelves by Fatima, 1960s, Brazil
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Desk in Hardwood with Two Shelves by Fatima, 1960s, Brazil This desk was designed by Fatima Arquitetura de Interiores (c. 1960s).
Hardwood
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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Dining Table in Caviuna Hardwood & White top by Fatima, 1963
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
This fun table would look great in any mid-century modern, contemporary, or post-modern type environment. Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) was created in 1960 by architects Guil...
Formica, Hardwood
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H 19.7 in W 49.6 in D 22.8 in
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood & Orange Cushions by Fatima, 1960s, Brazil
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
The last picture showcases the piece in 1960’s brand catalogue. Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) was created in 1960 by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti in Rio de ...
Fabric, Hardwood
'Presidencial' Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Brazil, c. 1960, Signed
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Would pair well with other Brazilian Modern pieces from designers such as Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Novo Rumo, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Percival La...
Steel
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H 26.19 in W 86.82 in D 36.23 in
Brazilian Sofa by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', Midcentury
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
The piece was recently reupholstered in off-white nubby fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team. ”Fatima Arquitetura Interiors,” known as ”FAI”, was a high profile in the ...
Rosewood, Fabric
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H 17.75 in W 19 in D 13.75 in
Brazilian Rosewood Stools in Saddle Leather FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores
By Fatima Architects
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid brazilian rosewood stools with original saddle leather seats.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 16.93 in W 40.75 in D 19.69 in
Brazilian Bench by FAI (Fatima Arquitectura de Interiores), 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
FAI (Fátima Arquitetura de Interiores) - Two-seater bench in solid wood and laminate with loose cushion on the seat covered in orange fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 20 in W 28 in D 20 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Side Tables in Hardwood & Glass, Fatima, c. 1960s
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
About the designer: FAI, also known as Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, was founded in 1960 by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti in Rio de Janeiro.
Glass, Hardwood
Jacaranda Armchair by FAI of Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 1960/63
By Fai of Rio De Janeiro
Located in London, London
Armchair by FAI (Fatima Arquitetura Interiores) of Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 1960/63.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Jacaranda Rosewood Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of Jacaranda Rosewood Armchairs attributed to FAI (Fatima Arquitetura Interiores) of Rio de Janiero.
Rare Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs by FAI
Located in London, London
Important and Rare pair of Jacaranda armchairs by Fatima Arquitetura , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This stunning pair of chairs was a no-brainer for us.
Rare Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa by FAI
Located in London, London
Rare Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa by FAI Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) was amongst the most high profile and exclusive architects/designers in the 1950s/60s and they were involve...
Buffet Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores Jacarandá
By Fatima Architects
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Exquisite buffet in jacaranda da Bahia. Amazing original condition. Beautiful time patina. No details.
Wood
Set of 4 Brazilian Mid-century Chairs in Rosewood by FAI
By Fatima Architects
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Set of upholstered chairs with solid rosewood structure by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores (FAI). One of them retains a seal.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Cream Leather and Rosewood sofa by Fatima Architects
By Fatima Architects
Located in Hollywood, CA
A unique Rosewood frame sofa with a back of vertical slats and angular arms, upholstered in a textured cream leather with tan accents by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, Rio de Janeiro...
Leather, Rosewood
Cream leather and rosewood sofa by Fatima Architects
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rosewood frame sofa with a back of vertical slats upholstered in a textured cream leather with tan accents by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, Rio de Janeiro.
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of rosewood and leather arm chairs by Fatima Architects
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Two rosewood arm chairs upholstered in a rich rust colored open grain leather by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, Rio de Janeiro. Note the side view, which shows the subtle increased ...
Rosewood
Pair of rosewood and leather arm chairs by Fatima Architects
Located in Hollywood, CA
Two rosewood arm chairs upholstered in a rich rust colored open grain leather by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, Rio de Janeiro. Note the side view, which shows the subtle increased l...
Rosewood
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
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