Fio Maravilha: projeto de mobiliário inspirado na produção modernista brasileira

Abstract

At the beginning of the 20th century, Brazilian artists returning from studies abroad brought with them ideals that would shape modernism in the country. Influenced by the European Vanguards, the artistic class proposed a break with the traditionalism of the academy and provoked various reactions in the population. Later on, these ideals were also implemented in architecture and furniture design. From the 1930s onwards, the concept of modern furniture emerged: national materials, original production with an expression of brazilianness and experiences of democratization of virtuous furniture. Currently, it is recognized that the demonstration of the Brazilian identity is an artifice capable of highlighting the country in the international furniture market. Inspired by modern furniture production, this work proposes a genuinely Brazilian project. The song Fio Maravilha, by Jorge Ben Jor, which gives name to the furniture, is related to the affectionate memory of the author and is explored in a parallel between the musician’s work and national identity. The furniture chosen to synthesize the modern elements updated to the current context was the Bar Cart. As an expression of brazilianness, the translation of the plurality of Brazil was adressed through the modularity used in the furniture. Finally, the functional prototype was handcrafted to validate not only the structural proposal, but the feasibility of a smallscale production that guarantees fair remuneration to those involved in the process.