Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958

Available today in NYC with free shipping included, these SUPER rare Brazilian Modern “Arimelo” Side Tables in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1958 are nothing less than the find of the year!

The “Arimelo” Side tables have a Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) veneer and a solid jacaranda frame. The hardwood has been refinished, highlighting the wood veins and age of the piece. This piece has a beautiful design bringing elegance and warmth to any interior space and is also in excellent condition. This Brazilian Modern gem belonged to a private residence in the Laranjeiras neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro.

The side tables are displayed in our gallery next to the "Beto" armchair from also Sergio Rodrigues and Percival Lafer's "MP-1" armchair and the convo looks awesome. Not only a beautiful collectible piece, a set like this will flex not only in a mid-century modern environment but a contemporary, modern, eclectic or country farmhouse style so if you are looking for a unique accent look no further.

The last image is a copy of the the Arimelo Side Table in Sergio Rodrigues manufacture manual from Oca (His company)

About the designer:
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.