BICAChair

us metal chair came after. Because of his brother, Master Gonçalo visited France many times and there was where he got inspired. After the first drawings of the chair, the Master found his first craftsmanship problem: Bending an iron tube. Studying came next, more drawings, experiments – with sand, led or fire. Days, weekends, week in and week out until he finally got it: his own design and invention – his own iron bending machine. The Café ‘Chave de Ouro’, founded in 1916, was the first to order the new chairs designed and crafted by Master Gonçalo. The design was later perfected to balance comfort and aesthetics until the 50s, where it got its final shape. By that time, its rustproof, robust and stackable features conceived by Master Gonçalo found their place directly on café terraces and in public parks all across the country. Today, BICAChair has become a symbol of the Portuguese tradition to gather families and friends around a table, enjoying a finely brewed cup of cappuccino, sharing moments. This iconic chair is reviving the craftsmanship of the Portuguese Master, bringing with it the history of a country with almost a thousand years.