Brazil, circa 1960
This striking pair of “FDC1” chairs was designed by the influential Brazilian architect, artist, and cultural provocateur Flávio de Carvalho. Carvalho’s work frequently explored the intersection of architecture, anthropology, and modernist design, resulting in objects that possess both sculptural power and conceptual depth.
The chairs present a dramatic silhouette defined by their black enameled steel structure, which forms a bold geometric frame around the seating elements. The composition evokes a dialogue between tribal influences and modernist abstraction—an aesthetic tension that characterizes much of Carvalho’s work.
The backrests have been recreated in black vegetable-dyed leather following the original design, preserving the essential character of the piece. The seat has been executed in black vegetable-dyed trellis leather, a modification that complements the sculptural metal frame while enhancing comfort and durability.
The result is a pair of chairs that function as both seating and sculptural objects, embodying the experimental spirit of mid-century Brazilian design.
The original steel structures remain intact and retain their black enameled finish. The backrests have been faithfully recreated in vegetable-dyed leather following the original design, while the trellis leather seats represent a sympathetic modification that respects the overall aesthetic of the chairs.
With their sculptural presence, these chairs work particularly well in living rooms, gallery-like interiors, or design-focused hospitality spaces where distinctive seating can serve as a focal point.
Width: 78 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Height: 81 cm
Brazil, circa 1960
This striking pair of “FDC1” chairs was designed by the influential Brazilian architect, artist, and cultural provocateur Flávio de Carvalho. Carvalho’s work frequently explored the intersection of architecture, anthropology, and modernist design, resulting in objects that possess both sculptural power and conceptual depth.
The chairs present a dramatic silhouette defined by their black enameled steel structure, which forms a bold geometric frame around the seating elements. The composition evokes a dialogue between tribal influences and modernist abstraction—an aesthetic tension that characterizes much of Carvalho’s work.
The backrests have been recreated in black vegetable-dyed leather following the original design, preserving the essential character of the piece. The seat has been executed in black vegetable-dyed trellis leather, a modification that complements the sculptural metal frame while enhancing comfort and durability.
The result is a pair of chairs that function as both seating and sculptural objects, embodying the experimental spirit of mid-century Brazilian design.
The original steel structures remain intact and retain their black enameled finish. The backrests have been faithfully recreated in vegetable-dyed leather following the original design, while the trellis leather seats represent a sympathetic modification that respects the overall aesthetic of the chairs.
With their sculptural presence, these chairs work particularly well in living rooms, gallery-like interiors, or design-focused hospitality spaces where distinctive seating can serve as a focal point.
Width: 78 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Height: 81 cm
