Dining Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues for Bloch, 1960s

Each of these chairs features a solid rosewood frame paired with light brown leather upholstery, presenting a clean, almost brutalist aesthetic. Originally designed for Bloch Editors—a major Brazilian publishing and broadcasting conglomerate—these chairs were part of the modern furniture commissioned for the company’s headquarters in São Paulo. Created by renowned designers Sergio Rodrigues and Joaquim Tenreiro, they embody a distinctive blend of Brazilian modernist style and everyday functionality.

The chairs have been reupholstered in a similar light brown tone, maintaining the look and feel of the original upholstery. The rosewood frames have been refinished to reveal the richness of the wood grain, with minor age-related marks visible on the legs. Many examples still retain the original Bloch heritage plaques on the backrests.

Three chairs are available, offered individually at $3,000 per chair, allowing clients to purchase one or more according to their needs.

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Designer Bio:
Sergio Rodrigues was a Brazilian furniture designer and architect. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927, he studied architecture and worked in various design fields before founding his own furniture company in the 1950s.

Rodrigues was known for using traditional Brazilian materials like wood and leather in his furniture designs, which gave his pieces a distinctly Brazilian aesthetic. He also drew inspiration from Brazilian culture and history, incorporating elements like the curving lines of Brazilian architecture and the colors and patterns of indigenous art. Additionally, he often looked to the natural beauty of Brazil for inspiration, using organic shapes and textures in his designs. Overall, Rodrigues's work reflected his deep appreciation for his country's rich cultural heritage and unique artistic traditions.

Some of his most famous pieces include the Mole and the Oscar armchairs. Rodrigues's work helped to establish Brazilian modernism as a prominent design movement, and he continued to create innovative furniture designs throughout his career. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 86.