chair c. 1927

This chair, attributed to Abel Faidy, is a curious object with its triangular seat and mix of dark and light wood. Imagine Faidy in his workshop, carefully selecting each piece of wood, turning it this way and that. You know, the way the dark wood stripes race along the light, it reminds me of how Josef Hoffmann played with geometry and proportion in his furniture designs. It’s like Faidy is riffing on those ideas but with this really charming folk art twist. I can almost feel Faidy’s hands shaping the wood, fitting the pieces together, and just letting the materials speak for themselves. There’s something so earnest and straightforward about it, like he’s saying, “Here’s a chair, made with simple materials and a whole lotta love.” It’s a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be fancy or complicated. Sometimes, the most beautiful things are the ones that are made with care and a good eye.