$14,800
H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 36 in
Jacaranda "Poltrona Moleca" Mischevious Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Montreal, QC
Jacaranda "Poltrona Moleca" Mischevious lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues.
Jacaranda
$8,900 / item
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Moveis Cantu - Jorge Jabour Mauad - Lounge chair in solid wood mid-1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, SP
time, these pieces were mistakenly attributed to Sérgio Rodrigues and were even named "Poltrona Vivi
Linen, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Sheriff Pelle Poltrona Molecola e Ottomano di Sergio Rodrigues Brasile 1950
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lucca, IT
Sheriff Set in Pelle di Poltrona Moleca e Ottomana design Sergio Rodrigues 1950Struttura in legno
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues Poltrona Moleca Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Poltrona Moleca or Mischievous chairs and ottoman circa early 1960′s
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues Poltrona Moleca Lounge Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Poltrona Moleca or Mischievous Chairs circa early 1960's. These
Wood, Leather
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Chairs and Ottomans
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazil: pair of Sergio Rodrigues Poltrona Moleca black leather armchairs and pair of ottomans
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Kilin Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage solid Brazilian rosewood and leather armchair by Sergio Rodrigues. The "Poltrona Kilin" was
Rosewood, Leather
1970s Brazilian "Poltrona Sheriff" Armchair by Sergio Rodriguez
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Brazilian "Poltrona Sheriff" armchair signed by Sergio Rodriguez, edited by Isa Bergamo. Wood
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 42 in D 40 in
Great Rosewood and Leather "Mischievous" Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Montreal, QC
Great solid rosewood and teak lounge chair with ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for Poltrona Moleca
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Hardwood "Poltrona Moleca" Suite by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, London
Brazilian Hardwood 'Poltrona Moleca' Suite comprising a sofa and two chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for
Set of 4 `Poltrona Kiko"` Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, London
Set of 4 Jacaranda `Poltrona Kiko` Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1964 Brazil. (Note: We have another
Pair of `Poltrona Kiko` Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, London
Pair of `Poltrona Kiko` Jacaranda Rosewood chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1964 Brazil. Illustrated
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair & ottoman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Molé" chair and ottoman in Brazilian rosewood with leather
Rosewood, Leather
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
Rosewood, Leather
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
Rosewood, Leather
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Mole"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare, larger variant of Sergio Rodrigues' famous "Sheriff" chair. Very generously upholstered in
Leather
Sergio Rodrigues "Poltrona Moleca" Mischievous chair & ottoman
Located in Hollywood, CA
Solid Jacaranda frame lounge chair and ottoman produced by OCA and originally designed in 1963. Stunning example. Frame has been refinished to show the beauty of the wood and the ...
Poltrona Sheriff by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Paris, FR
armchair poltrona sheriff signed Sergio Rodrigues made by Isa Bergamo .
Wood, Leather
Pair of Imbuia Wood "Kilin" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1973
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A superb pair of wood frame "Kilin" armchairs by famed Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues (1927
Leather, Wood
"Poltrona Moleca or "Mischevious chair" by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, CA
A single "Mischevious Chair" with solid rosewood frames designed by Sergio Rodrigues, one of
Rosewood, Leather
"Poltrona Moleca or "Mischevious chair" by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, CA
A single "Mischevious Chair" with solid rosewood frames designed by Sergio Rodrigues, one of
Rosewood, Leather
Two "Poltrona Moleca or "Mischevious chairs" by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of "Mischevious Chairs" with solid rosewood frames designed by Sergio Rodrigues, one of
Rosewood, Leather
A Pair of Poltrona Stella Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, FL
. Added separate seat cushion. Purchased from Mr. Rodrigues in 2001. Illustrated in Sergio Rodrigues Itau
Rosewood, Leather
A Pair of Poltrona Mole Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, FL
characterize these club chairs by Sergio Rodriguez. The frames have unique, tapered corner posts. Purchased
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Sheriff / Mole Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Sheriff armchair by Sergio Rodrigues. Originally nick-named the POLTRONA MOLE or soft chair due to
Leather, Wood
$3,545 / item
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...
Brass
$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
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$2,240 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$16,744 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
White Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble, Limestone
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather and Mahogany
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, mahogany, leather, Brazil, 1970s Bulky and voluptuous pouf made in the 1970s by Percival Lafer. The olive green leather of the seat is tufted, whic...
Leather, Mahogany
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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.
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