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Sergio Rodrigues Mole Chair

Safari Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather by Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues Style
Safari Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather by Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues Style

Safari Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather by Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues Style

By Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Straub lounge chair with a safari-inspired silhouette referencing Sergio Rodrigues' Mole chair.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Mole' Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1950s
'Mole' Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1950s

'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 Brazilian mid-century modernism.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's
Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's

Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Culver City, CA

The Sheriff name was given by the licensed manufacturer in Italy which went on to produce the chair.” — excerpts respectfully referenced from Instituto Sergio Rodrigues Biography.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil

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 Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mole Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues, Solid Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1957
Mole Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues, Solid Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1957

Mole Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues, Solid Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1957

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Lisboa, PT

Jangada armchair and ottoman designed by Jean Gillon in 1968 and produced by Italma WoodArt, a reclining lounge chair with a solid noble wood frame, a woven cord suspension and loose...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Mole (ex-sheriff) Chair And Ottoman By Sergio Rodrigues
Mole (ex-sheriff) Chair And Ottoman By Sergio Rodrigues

Mole (ex-sheriff) Chair And Ottoman By Sergio Rodrigues

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H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Sergio Rodrigues Mole chair with stool OCA Brazil 1957
Sergio Rodrigues Mole chair with stool OCA Brazil 1957

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 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Mole Armchairs
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Mole Armchairs

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Mole Armchairs

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H 33 in W 45 in D 35 in

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 armchairs that put this famous Brazilian designer on the world map. Seat height is 18 in...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Early Jacaranda "Mole" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
Early Jacaranda "Mole" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1963

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, Sloppy, Easy") series featuring the father of Brazilian furniture, Sergio Rodrigues.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Mole Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
Mole Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues

Mole Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 29.5 in W 44 in D 44 in

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...

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20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

"Mole" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, 1950S
"Mole" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, 1950S

"Mole" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, 1950S

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H 32.68 in W 42.52 in D 35.04 in

"Mole" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, 1950S

By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo

Located in bruxelles, BE

Dark brown leather and wood lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Mole. Seat height: 38 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues "Mole" Sofa, Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
Sergio Rodrigues "Mole" Sofa, Lounge Chairs & Ottoman

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 Rodrigues circa 1957.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Sergio Rodrigues Midcentury Rosewood Mole / Sheriff Chair, Brazil, circa 1962
Sergio Rodrigues Midcentury Rosewood Mole / Sheriff Chair, Brazil, circa 1962

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...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage 'Mole' Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
Vintage 'Mole' Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues

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 Portuguese) is comprised of a solid rounded wood (Rosewood) frame, adjustable leather suppor...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Early Mischievous / Mole Chair by Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues in Black Leather
Early Mischievous / Mole Chair by Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues in Black Leather

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 solid jacaranda frame, slotted together and secured by rosewood pegs. The adjustable l...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues

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 "soft" in Portuguese – is composed of a solid rounded Rosewood frame, adjustable leat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil

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 Portuguese – is composed of a solid rounded Rosewood frame, adjustable leather support ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil

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 Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Mole Lounge chairs
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Mole Lounge chairs

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.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lounge Chair "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Lounge Chair "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

Lounge Chair "Mole" by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 36.62 in D 36.23 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman in Brazilian rosewood with leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Mole"
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Mole"

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Mole"

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H 32.5 in W 48 in D 36 in

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Mole"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare, larger variant of Sergio Rodrigues' famous "Sheriff" chair. Very generously upholstered in supple leather. An extremely comfortable chair originally owned by an architect-fri...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

A Pair of Poltrona Mole Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
A Pair of Poltrona Mole Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman, 1957
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman, 1957

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman, 1957

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman in Brazilian rainforest rosewood with leather upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman

Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman in Brazilian rosewood with leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Stunning Sergio Rodrigues "Mole" Lounge Chair + Matching Ottoman "SATURDAY SALE"
Stunning Sergio Rodrigues "Mole" Lounge Chair + Matching Ottoman "SATURDAY SALE"

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 furniture, Sergio Rodrigues.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Mole Lounge Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues in Brown Leather and Rosewood
Mole Lounge Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues in Brown Leather and Rosewood

Mole Lounge Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues in Brown Leather and Rosewood

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Houston, TX

And there was a certain informality in the design," said Sergio in February 2006. This Mole lounge chair has been reupholstered in brown leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Sergio Rodrigues Mole Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sergio rodrigues mole chair available at 1stDibs. A sergio rodrigues mole chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a sergio rodrigues mole chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each sergio rodrigues mole chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sergio rodrigues mole chair over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Rodrigues are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sergio Rodrigues Mole Chair?

The average selling price for a sergio rodrigues mole chair at 1stDibs is $12,000, while they’re typically $6,141 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.