'Mole' Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1950s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1957, this iconic Mole lounge chair embodies the essence of
Leather, Wood
$33,200
H 29.14 in W 44.49 in D 34.26 in
Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
a truly stunning piece of furniture. The chair's name, "Moleca," was inspired by the "Mole" lounge
Wood
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 33 in D 31 in
Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Culver City, CA
can be tightened for a firmer, more supportive sit, or loosened for that classic, laid-back Mole
Leather, Jacaranda
$36,400
H 29.34 in W 43.31 in D 34.65 in
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto
Leather, Rosewood
Mole (ex-sheriff) Chair And Ottoman By Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
Classic mid-century modern piece by Brazilian design giant Sergio Rodrigues modernly produced by Sergio Rodrigues' manufacturing company in Brazil
Sold
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 37 in
Early Jacaranda "Mole" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hamburg, PA
Early version of the original vintage Jacaranda lounge chair and ottoman from the "Mole" ("Soft
Jacaranda
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Mole Armchairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mole armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues. Very comfortable for lounging. This is the iconic
Oak, Leather
Mole Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid lathed hardwood frame, crossbars allowing for the passage of sole leather straps adjusted with lathed studs forming the membrane for the seat, back, and arm cushions, joined in...
Sergio Rodrigues Mole chair with stool OCA Brazil 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Mole chair and footstool designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by OCA in Brazil in
Leather, Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues "Mole" Sofa, Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fabulous Original “Mole” Living Room Suite by the iconic Brazilian Architect and Designer Sergio
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
1960s Brazilian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
homes. Rodrigues made his mark on the international design scene as the creator of the Poltrona Mole
Jacaranda
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Pair of “Sheriff” Mole lounge armchairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues, 1961. Made by ISA Bergamo
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Cognac Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
highly comfortable due the presence of the ottoman. This piece has similarities to the 'Mole' lounge
Leather, Wood
Vintage 'Mole' Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues signature piece designed in 1957, the "Mole" armchair (meaning "soft" in
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) signature piece designed in 1957, the "Mole" Armchair – which means
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 44.22 in D 37.6 in
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues signature piece designed in 1957, the "Mole" Armchair – which means "soft" in
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 33 in W 49 in D 43 in
Sergio Rodrigues Midcentury Rosewood Mole / Sheriff Chair, Brazil, circa 1962
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Camden, ME
A solid rosewood Sheriff chair by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues purchased in the 1960s. Both the Brazilian Jacaranda frame and the original leather strapping have been re-oile...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 40.16 in
Early Mischievous / Mole Chair by Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues in Black Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
Iconic Mischievous or Mole armchair by Rodrigues, designed in Brazil 1957. It is comprised of a
Leather, Jacaranda
Sold
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 29.53 in
1920 French Bottle Green Jacquard Velvet and Velour’s Piano Stripe Chaise Lounge
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
upholstered with mole skin fabric. This chaise lounge is in excellent condition. (New upholstered, new
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 84 in D 36 in
Brazilian Rosewood Case Sofa w Tufted Bouclé by J.D. Móveis, Brazil, c. 1960s
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compelling alternative for those drawn to the iconic 'Franco', 'Tonico', 'Mole', 'Sheriff' and lounge models
Rosewood, Fabric
Coffee Table by Jorge Jabour and Sergio Rodrigues
By Jorge Jabour, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
the international design scene as the creator of the Poltrona Mole (1957) lounge chair, which was
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Mole Lounge chairs
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
An excellent pair of the Mole Lounge chair created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1961. The pair is of
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Mole Lounge Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues in White Leather and Rosewood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
. This Mole lounge chair has been reupholstered in white leather. Reference: Maria Cecilia Loschiavo
Leather, Rosewood
A Pair of Poltrona Mole Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, FL
Rosewood frames with leather bottom straps supporting deep side back and bottom cushions characterize these club chairs by Sergio Rodriguez. The frames have unique, tapered corner p...
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Sergio Rodrigues or Jean Gillon Attributed Leather and Oak 3-Seat Sofa, 1960s
By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, leather straps and the large hanging leather cushions remind us of the "Mole" lounge chair and sofa by
Leather, Oak
Lounge Chair "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare lounge chair "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s. Rosewood and leather. Very comfortable. Good
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Lounge Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues "Mole, " 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare three-seat sofa "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s. Rosewood and leather. Very comfortable
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 36.23 in
Brazilian Lounge Two-Seat Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues "Mole, " 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Rare two-seat sofa "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s. Rosewood and leather. Very comfortable. Good
Leather, Rosewood
Mole Lounge Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues in Brown Leather and Rosewood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
. This Mole lounge chair has been reupholstered in brown leather. Reference: Maria Cecilia Loschiavo
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 29 in W 34 in D 35 in
Stunning Sergio Rodrigues "Mole" Lounge Chair + Matching Ottoman "SATURDAY SALE"
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Denver, CO
Original vintage lounge chair and ottoman from the "mole" series featuring the father of Brazilian
Hardwood
$9,338
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,367 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 15.36 in
Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Topaz Pulegoso, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita da maestri vetrai vene...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,120Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
Cannes Small Iron Drink Table in Brass Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in brass finish. Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in the brass finish. Made ...
Iron
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$18,452 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs with foot stools model Ari designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Steel
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$2,880Sale Price / set|57% Off
H 33 in W 33 in D 41 in
Overstuffed Italian Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An overstuffed leather chair and ottoman in the style of De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi. Camel leather chair features a back bolster with surrounding leather belt strap. Matching ottoman...
Leather
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$34,498
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$123,000
H 65.75 in W 59.85 in D 18.51 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
That is a one-of-a-kind piece. Unique and outstanding, it holds a museum exhibit quality. An artefact for collectors and connoisseurs. A piece without any compromises. Highly valuabl...
Aluminum
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Closed Dome Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. This is a 9 inch diameter dome prismatic. What make this one unique is the bra...
Glass
$5,166Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.