{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-pair-of-sculptural-rosewood-armchairs-fatima-moveis-1960s-lot-1168","title":"Brazilian Modern Pair of Sculptural Rosewood Armchairs, Fátima Móveis, 1960s — Lot 1168","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobust in structure and relaxed in proportion, this pair of Brazilian modern armchairs by Fátima Móveis combines beautifully aged solid rosewood with the original chenille upholstery. Made in Brazil during the 1960s, the chairs have a low, expansive stance: wide seats, generous depth, and substantial cushions invite lingering, while the exposed wooden frames give them a strong architectural presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design is organized around upright posts and broad horizontal rails, creating a clearly defined framework around the upholstered seat and back. Softly rounded edges temper the substantial sections of rosewood, lending refinement to an otherwise assertive silhouette. Beneath each seat, deep wooden aprons establish a grounded base, their uninterrupted surfaces displaying the wood’s richly varied grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe armrests introduce a particularly elegant detail. Long, flattened wooden surfaces extend above the side rails, with rounded ends and a small open interval near the front posts. This separation gives the arms a floating quality, bringing lightness to the sturdy frame. The contrast between slender armrests and substantial supporting members creates a measured rhythm of thickness, space, and shadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewed from behind, the chairs are equally considered. A broad rosewood back rail spans the rear posts, framing the cushion and revealing another generous expanse of grain. Open areas around the upholstery keep the construction visually legible, making the pair well suited to placement away from a wall, where their side and rear profiles can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid rosewood has aged beautifully, developing deep brown tones with reddish undertones and pronounced dark figuring. Its mellow sheen emphasizes the contours of the frame and the natural variation from one wooden element to the next. Against this depth, the warm golden-camel chenille offers a softer, tactile counterpoint. The original upholstery remains in fair vintage condition, retaining the character of an earlier interior rather than presenting as newly upholstered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfort is central to the design. Broad seat cushions and generously padded backs create an inviting, lounge-like experience, while the ample width and depth allow a relaxed sitting position. The cushions soften the geometry of the frame without obscuring it—a balance characteristic of Brazilian seating from the 1960s, when expressive hardwood construction and everyday comfort frequently developed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFátima Móveis, also known as Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, emerged in Rio de Janeiro in 1960 under architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti. Conceived as a meeting point for architecture, interiors, and art, the firm helped bring Brazilian modernism into domestic settings through furniture distinguished by clear geometry, careful construction, and materials such as rosewood, leather, textiles, and cane. Its activities also included furniture design competitions, extending its involvement beyond production to the encouragement of new design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese armchairs express that architectural sensibility through their exposed structure, balanced proportions, and restrained detailing. Substantial yet elegant, they are a compelling example of 1960s Brazilian lounge seating, with the warmth of aged rosewood and the ease of a generously proportioned chair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53165946536223,"sku":"1168","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/1_ab168bea-1cff-47dd-8626-770a4dcebc87.jpg?v=1793311751","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/brazilian-modern-pair-of-sculptural-rosewood-armchairs-fatima-moveis-1960s-lot-1168","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}