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Set of "Beto" Armchairs in Metal, Wood & Boucle, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958

Creator: Sergio Rodrigues
Offered by: Found Collectibles

Description
Available today in NYC with free US shipping included, these "Beto" Armchairs in Metal, Wood & Boucle, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958

These "Beto" armchairs were originally designed for the Palácio de Planalto (Brazilian presidential office) in Brasilia. These specific chairs belonged to a private residence in the Laranjeiras neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The pair of armchairs is made with a chrome steel frame, beautiful boucle, and Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) armrests. The armchairs have modernist elements that can be seen in the slim legs and sleek profile. The armchairs can be styled into any home interior and have been expertly refinished to be in excellent condition.

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.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bouclé,Hardwood,Metal,Hand-Carved,Hand-Knotted
Condition:	Good. Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The boucle upholstery is new and the wood has been refinished.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brazilian Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	702225

Dimensions

W.	30.7 in;	H.	30.7 in;	D.	29.53 in;
W.	77.98 cm;	H.	77.98 cm;	D.	75.01 cm;

Seat H.	43.2 in;
Seat H.	109.73 cm;

Message from Seller:

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