Atelier FM

Atelier FM was founded by Brazilian designer Fabiana Machado, who for the past several years has personally and professionally divided her time between New York and Tbilisi, Georgia. Particularly inspired by the design philosophy of the French Arts Décoratifs period—a moment in time associated with both luxury and modernity, with an emphasis on highly executed craftsmanship—Atelier FM offers curated, collectible designs that reflect timeless elegance. With a background in creative direction and storytelling, Machado, who is self-trained, arrived at furniture through an evolving fascination and innate sensitivity to form, texture, proportion, and the intimate relationships we build with the objects around us.

Focusing on creating forms of exquisite rigor and simplicity, Atelier FM’s mission through every collection is to set the stage for a precise selection of sumptuous materials to speak for themselves. Driven by a passion for impeccable craftsmanship—each piece sculpted by masterful artisans and worked by hand from beginning to end—no detail is overlooked, even when the ultimate effect is one of restraint that both entices and relents the human gaze. Atelier FM places great importance on collaborating with diverse artisans from around the world, highlighting their unique talents and showcasing their individual strengths through each collection.

While blending different cultures and paying homage to Machado’s appreciation and respect for the past without ceasing individuality, Atelier FM exudes a classic signature and stand-alone appeal that remains relevant over time.

Continuous Series

Each sculptural piece from Atelier FM’s debut Continuous Series embodies rectilinear, modernist lines that extend with unrelenting intention. The inspiration behind the series centers on fluidity, elegance, and seamless design. It draws from the concept of a single, uninterrupted gesture—like a continuous line in drawing—that gives rise to form with effortless sophistication.

The collection explores purity in design, where each piece feels like an organic extension of its material—unbroken, harmonious, and cohesive. Tones and finishes are carefully selected to evoke a “tone-on-tone” palette of stark neutrals, in which no one element overpowers the others. Materials are interchangeable, proportions are gracefully balanced, and silhouettes are deliberately discreet, all without lacking character and confidence.

Atelier FM approaches construction with a philosophy of duality, blending restraint with exceptional materials. High-end wood veneers—varying from different origins around the world—are meticulously selected, prepared, and applied by the hands of skilled artisans. These are paired with hand-picked soft leathers and muted stones, coming together in a geometric structure of elegant harmony. Every detail is executed with absolute precision, leaving no room for imperfection—a testament to the highest level of craftsmanship, where materiality and technique come together resulting in a timeless collection with a refined attitude.

Additions Series

As a follow up to its debut collection, Atelier FM presents Additions—an intimate series that further exemplifies its reverence for the timeless heritage of furniture craftsmanship.

The name Additions reflects its role as an extension of its predecessor designed to complement while introducing new creative forms. This collection is an intimate and personal one, not only in scale but also in the creative journey it represents. While maintaining the sculptural rigor that has become a hallmark of Atelier FM, the series invites a tactile and visual experience shifting focus to softer, more sensuous materials such as parchment and Australian pure virgin wool sablé infusing the pieces with a quiet femininity that balances their bold structural forms.

Comprising of only three pieces, Additions is a celebration of materiality featuring the luxurious East Indian Laurel veneer, a complex and in this case, rare vintage material, as well as intricate upholstery work by the hands of master artisans. Each piece is part of a limited edition of 12 + 2 Artist Proofs, ensuring exclusivity and artistry in every detail. Additions represents a collaboration with new artisans whose unique strengths and techniques were pushed to their limits, resulting in pieces that celebrate tradition and innovation.

These works, while subtle in intention, showcase supreme craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, offering versatility as either understated complements or striking focal points reinforcing Atelier FM’s commitment to creating furniture that is both timeless and uniquely modern.