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Sergio Rodrigues “Mischievous” Chair and Ottoman, Brazil

Creator: Sergio Rodrigues
Offered by: Hobbs Modern

Description
This sculptural Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous Chair and Ottoman is the very epitome of Brazilian modern design—bold, sensual, and unapologetically grounded in the natural beauty of Brazilian hardwoods. Crafted from solid rosewood, the frame showcases the richness and density that made Brazilian furniture of this era so revered worldwide.

Sergio Rodrigues is widely credited with inventing the Brazilian modern language: a powerful hardwood frame paired with thick leather slings, exposed pegs, and strap construction, designed to suspend the sitter as if floating. Rather than conforming to European restraint, Rodrigues embraced comfort, weight, and warmth—creating what feels like a cloud of leather cradled by wood.

The Mischievous Chair embodies this philosophy perfectly. The generous leather cushions rest within a system of tensioned straps and dowels, allowing the chair to move subtly with the body while remaining deeply supportive. The ottoman mirrors this construction, completing the experience of relaxed, grounded luxury.

More than seating, this is a manifesto of Brazilian design:

Solid rosewood frame with expressive joinery

Leather sling-and-strap construction pioneered by Rodrigues

A celebration of comfort, craftsmanship, and material honesty

Equal parts sculpture and sanctuary, this chair is not merely furniture—it is Brazilian modernism at its most confident and charismatic, and a cornerstone piece for any serious collector or design-forward interior.

Finish / Tone
Satin

Upholstery
Leather and Down Feathers

Condition / Restoration Notes
Will be in excellent restored condition. Currently in the Process of restoration

Dimensions
Chair: 29 h × 46 w × 37 d in (74 × 117 × 94 cm)
Ottoman: 23 w x 21 d x 15.5 h inches.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Rosewood, leather, down feathers
Creation Date:	1963
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brazilian Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	840982

Dimensions

W.	46 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	37 in;
W.	116.84 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	93.98 cm;

Message from Seller:

FURNITURE SHOULD BE FUNCTIONAL ART, YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE PERFECT RETREAT. Hobbs Modern is the premier mid century modern furniture dealer in San Diego, CA. We hand-select and curate each piece of our inventory which represents the iconic and exemplary Danish, American, and Brazilian vintage modern design with a relentless pursuit of restoration perfection and historical accuracy. Our passion is to breathe new life into vintage pieces. We ship nationwide.