Fenabel
Design Contest

A FENABEL is a specialist in the manufacture of chairs, fascinating pieces of Furniture, endowed with great complexity.

We want to Challenge all creatives to participate on the first edition of FENABEL DESIGN CONTEST.

FENABEL is a specialist in the manufacture of chairs, fascinating pieces of Furniture, endowed with great complexity.

We want to Challenge all creatives to participate on the first edition of FENABEL DESIGN CONTEST.

Award Goes ToZAZEN by João Viveiros

The name ‘ZAZEN’ comes from an old Buddhist term ‘practice of zen and calmness’ or ‘just sitting’, and this chair can be used in hotels, restaurants or residencial spaces. What characterises this chair is the triangular joint on the side, consisting of three wooden elements that support the seat, legs and backrest, forming an overlapping shape that can be seen in plant structures and traditional Chinese craft techniques. These structural lines suggest calmness or balance, providing an interesting visual approach to the furniture piece and inviting users to sit comfortably.

Honorable Mention SERENA by João Barroso

The design of “Serena” comprises only the elements basics needed – four legs, seat and backrest – and two lateral structural supports. The vertical orientation of the legs fronts gives the chair an imposing presence. Nonetheless, this formal rigor of the legs contrasts with the back and seat which, positioned at a slight angle, appear to be levitate in the hope of converging with each other. The precision and simplicity of construction manifest a serenity proper to rest spaces, making it ideal for a wide variety of of uses in domestic and contract environments ( lounge rooms, waiting rooms, museums, restaurants, boutiques).