'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
$25,000
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
$17,000
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
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
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
Modern Leather and Steel Sling Stool or Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great looking modern polished steel and leather sling stool or bench.
Steel
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Infinity Modern Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Composed of a rhythmic stack of oval compartments, this bookcase creates visual impact through form and contrast. Shown in a rich Batavia Black exterior with a warm fruitwood interio...
Wood
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Aldo Tura Italian Brown Parchment Veneer Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940/1950s brown parchment veneer desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2 rectangular pedestals with a vanity panel. (ALDO TURA)
Brass
$6,500
H 31.5 in W 28.15 in D 29.73 in
Ate van Apeldoorn Pair of Lounge Chairs for Houtwerk Hattem, Netherlands 1960s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Skokie, IL
This exemplary lounge chair, designed by Ate van Apeldoorn in the early 1960s for Houtwerk Hattem, exemplifies mid-century Dutch craftsmanship. Constructed from high-quality ash wood...
Leather, Pine
$14,528
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan Denmark. Original black leather upholstery with a loose cushion and a comfortable cushion...
Leather, Walnut
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Bodafors, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
By Bodafors
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained birch and white fabric lounge chairs produced by Bodafors, Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16" Arm Height (inches): 24.63" All items ship from High Point...
Fabric, Birch
$410Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.6 in Dm 8.8 in
"Ping II" Polished Aluminum Small Table by Giuseppe Chigiotti for Driade
By Driade, Giuseppe Chigiotti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Ping II" is a polished aluminum small table, designed by Giuseppe Chigiotti and manufactured by Driade. Available in quick ship. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: Ø 8.8", H. 19.6" In ...
Aluminum
$7,500 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 17 in
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Razorbacks Dining Chairs Rustic Brutalist Oak -Set of 6
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6-12. Razorbacks or Razorblades Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. Another set of 6 also available on separate listing.
Fabric, Oak
$2,750
H 29 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid century black leather Sirocco Safari sling lounge chair Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish modern Sirocco safari lounge chair by Arne Norell. Lovely soft black leather sling seat with brass hardware. Has sturdy dark rosewood hardwood frame with woven black leather ...
Leather, Rosewood
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Linen
$6,800 / item
H 30 in Dm 60 in
ISLAND Dining Table - 60ӯ - Travertine Stone, Round, Stain Resistant, Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
'Island' Round Dining Table in Beige Travertine Stone Island dining table showcases the refined simplicity and subtle elegance characteristic of Italian minimalist style. Constructed...
Stone, Travertine
$1,452
H 10.44 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Rare Vintage 1950s Art Glass Table Lamp Base, Attributed to Paolo Venini Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship of this rare vintage 1950s art glass t...
Brass
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.