Sergio Rodrigues
Brazilian, 1927 - 2014
Sergio Rodrigues was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927 and died in 2014. He has been dubbed the father of Brazilian furniture. Indeed, he was responsible for establishing a new paradigm in design, setting himself apart with his very own language in his quest for a clearly recognizable Brazilian identity. He became notorious for his use of robust woods like jacaranda, peroba and imbuia to create quintessential icons. His iconic Mole armchair was an immediate success, comprised of jacaranda and upholstered cushions supported by leather straps. The piece informed by Rodrigues’ playfulness and wit, readily became associated with a typically relaxed Brazilian attitude and lifestyle.
The designer graduated from the Faculdade Nacional de Arquitetura in 1952, and shortly after founded one of the first modern furniture and art stores in Curitiba. In 1955, Rodrigues opened the more established company Oca, which he referred to as ‘a laboratory for Brazilian furniture and handicrafts’ and became one of the most critical components in the evolution of furniture in Brazil. Rodrigues later set out on his own designing furniture, hotels, residences and notorious pre-fabricated dwellings. His work represents Brazil in many ways – relaxed, comfortable, sensual and humorous, yet sophisticated and contemporary.
Amongst his well-known works are pieces of furniture designed for the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, for the UNB (Brasília University) and the Teatro Nacional (National Theater in Brasília). The designer has worked closely with Oscar Niemeyer, as the latter's interior designer of choice for his buildings in Brasilia.
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Sergio Rodrigues furniture
The designer graduated from the Faculdade Nacional de Arquitetura in 1952, and shortly after founded one of the first modern furniture and art stores in Curitiba. In 1955, Rodrigues opened the more established company Oca, which he referred to as ‘a laboratory for Brazilian furniture and handicrafts’ and became one of the most critical components in the evolution of furniture in Brazil. Rodrigues later set out on his own designing furniture, hotels, residences and notorious pre-fabricated dwellings. His work represents Brazil in many ways – relaxed, comfortable, sensual and humorous, yet sophisticated and contemporary.
Amongst his well-known works are pieces of furniture designed for the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, for the UNB (Brasília University) and the Teatro Nacional (National Theater in Brasília). The designer has worked closely with Oscar Niemeyer, as the latter's interior designer of choice for his buildings in Brasilia.
https://www.espasso.com/designers/16
Sergio Rodrigues furniture
Rare Sergio Rodrigues Coffee Table with Apatit Stone Mosaic Top, Brazil 1964
H 14.17 in W 39.37 in D 19.69 in
$ 8,500
Sergio Rodrigues
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1956
H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in
$ 17,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Center Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
H 13 in W 40 in D 20 in
$ 3,500
Sergio Rodrigues
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Drummond Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1950s
H 29 in W 25 in D 23 in
$ 16,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-Century Modern Arimello Center Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1958
H 16 in W 58 in D 22 in
$ 4,500
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Small Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1950s
H 17 in W 34 in D 20 in
$ 2,500
Sergio Rodrigues
Set of 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Cantu Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
H 40 in W 19 in D 20 in
$ 32,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-century modern Mocho stool by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues for OCA
H 15 in DIA 17 in
$ 5,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-century modern Mucki Bench by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues
H 13 in W 118 in D 31 in
$ 16,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-century Modern "Beg" Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1960's (set of 6)
H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in
$ 24,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-century Modern "Kiko" Armchair by Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues, (Set of 2)
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
$ 9,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo Sheriff Lounge Chair and ottoman, signed 1950s
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.43 in
$ 8,300
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-Century Modern Stella Armchair by Taba Manufacture
H 27 in W 29 in D 36 in
$ 14,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-century modern Moleca armchair by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues
H 29 in W 39 in D 43 in
$ 18,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
H 35 in W 25 in D 31 in
$ 11,000
Sergio Rodrigues
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Bedside Tables “Yara“ by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
H 25 in W 13 in D 20 in
$ 7,500
