Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in Red Lion, PA
"Sheriff" model. Solid pine, leather cover, leather straps. Design: Sergio Rodrigues, 1957. Manufacturer: Isa, Bergamo, Italy. Vintage condition
Leather, Wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues Leather "Sheriff" Lounge Chair and Ottoman - All solid wood - with NO Cushions.
Leather, Hardwood
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Culver City, CA
The award put Brazil in a prominent position in design on the world stage. The Sheriff name was given by the licensed manufacturer in Italy which went on to produce the chair.” — exc...
Leather, Jacaranda
Jacaranda + Leather ‘Sheriff’ Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957 - 2 Avail
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic ‘Sheriff’ lounge chair by renowned Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Extremely comfort...
Leather, Wood
Lounge chair with Ottoman "Sheriff" by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with ottoman in black leather and wood by Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Wood
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
Sergio Rodrigues Walnut and Leather Sheriff Chair with Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Portland, OR
This design won First Place in the 6th Concorso International held in Italy, 1961, and is part of the MOMA Permanent Collection. The Sheriff Chair, also called the Mole Chair, is an ...
Leather, Walnut
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 rivestimento in pelle color cognac. Poltrona originale Mid-Century Modern ,in due p...
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair in new leather
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Diego, CA
This ensures that the piece holds it value but also will be a great and comfortable chair for years to come. Sergio Rodrigues set the standard for Modern Furniture Design in Brazil...
Leather, Elm
In the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair
By I.S.A. Italy, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
In the Manner of the 'Sheriff' lounge chair and ottoman, in Brazilian wood and leather, by Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Wood
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H 28.5 in W 38 in D 36 in
Rosewood Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair and Ottoman with new Leather upholstery
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Diego, CA
Sergio Rodrigues set the standard for modern furniture in Brazil during the 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 28.94 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
'I shot the' Leather 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, ISA, Italy 1961
By Arredamenti ISA, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Kennedy are both reported to have owned the famed Sheriff Chair. Sergio Rodrigues’ 'Sheriff' Chair was first designed in 1957 and the earliest examples were produced for the Brazi...
Leather, Wood
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H 28.94 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Leather 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, ISA, Italy, 1961
By Arredamenti ISA, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exotic 'Sheriff' chair by Brazilian architect and designer Sergio Rodrigues, produced by ISA, Bergamo, Italy in 1961.
Leather, Wood
Sheriff Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous original Sheriff chair designed by Sergio Rodriguez for Isa Italy. Acquired from original owner, who purchased the chair while living in Switzerland in the 1960s. Brand new ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of "Sheriff Armchairs" by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wonderful pair of Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff armchairs and ottomans with original leather in very good vintage condition. In 1961 the armchair was prized at the IV Furniture Biennial ...
Mid-century modern Brazilian 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sergio Rodrigues “Sheriff”Lounge chair and ottoman with solid jacaranda frame and thick natural black leather seats by Brazilian architect and designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Rosewood
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H 28.55 in W 32.68 in D 33.08 in
Black Leather ‘Sheriff’ Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning pair of ‘Sheriff’ lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA, Italy, 1961.
Leather
"Sheriff" Chair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil/Italy, 1950's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Austin, TX
Sergio Rodrigues's iconic "Sheriff" lounge chair and ottoman, infused with Brazilian soul, are highly sought after by collectors.
Leather, Elm
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H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Sheriff Lounge Chair with ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo 1960s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Amazing set of the Sheriff lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo with the matching ottoman, designed in 1957.
Leather, Wood
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H 31.11 in W 38.98 in
Original Sheriff Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues ISA Italy 1962 Cognac Leather
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare and fully original ''Sheriff'' lounge chair designed by the father of Brazilian modern design Sergio Rodrigues and produced by Isa, Italy, 1962.
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Milano, IT
Large and comfortable Lounge chair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for the manufacture of Isa Bergamo under the name MOLE chair or Sheriff.
Leather, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of black leather and wood lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. Stamped ISA.
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Oak and Leather Lounge Chair in the Manner of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautifully sculpted oak frame supports the roomy leather cushions of this armchair designed in the manner of Sergio Rodrigues' Sheriff Chair. Wearing its original black patinated le...
Leather, Oak
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Antonio, TX
Brazilian modern Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' lounge chair with ottoman in brown leather, circa 1960s.
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Highland, IN
This exceptional vintage example of the Brazilian architect and designer's master work is visually stunning and incredibly comfortable. Designed in 1957, the chair took first prize a...
Leather, Teak
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff lounge chair ISA Bergamo Italy 1961
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic Sheriff lounge chair designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufacture by ISA Bergamo in Itay in 1961.
Leather, Teak
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.
Brass
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H 33.08 in W 33.86 in D 35.83 in
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Sheriff' lounge chairs, black leather and Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1960s Comfortable and extravagant lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Hardwood
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H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 39.38 in
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of 'Sheriff' Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, pair of 'Sheriff' lounge chairs, leather, walnut, Brazil, 1960s Comfortable and extravagant lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Walnut, Leather
Sheriff Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo, 1960s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
The Sherrif lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues for Isa Bergamo, designed in 1957.
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Brazilian Design Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Sheriff Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1970s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Renens, CH
Sergio Rodrigues set the standard for Modern furniture in Brazil during the 1950s.
Elm, Leather
Pair Sergio Rodriques Sheriff Chairs. Black Leather. Excellent. Signed..
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two Sergio Rodrigues / Rodriquez Sheriff Chairs. Expertly restored and refinished.
Leather, Wood
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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
'Sheriff' lounge chair and ottoman, in Brazilian wood and leather, by Sergio Rodrigues for I.S.A.
Leather, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
"Sheriff" lounge chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, 1960S, set of 2
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brown leather and wood armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues. Model: Sheriff. Stamped ISA. Seat height: 35 cm. Wear due to time and the age of the armchairs.
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chair was designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil and produced in Italy, where it was configured to break down flat for export shipping.
Seat Depth: 24 inches
Mahogany, Leather
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Wilnis, UT
Iconic Sheriff lounge chair designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil, manufactured by ISA Bergamo in Italy, circa 1960.
Leather, Jacaranda
Sheriff Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Iconic and incredibly comfortable lounge chair designed by the Brazilian architect, Sergio Rodrigues. Wonderful scale and form in teak wood and black leather. A very masculine and...
Rosewood, Leather
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
All original sheriff lounge chair and ottoman, great patina to the leather it is all in great condition, it is produced by Isa, Ottoman measures 23.75" x 23.75" with a height of 16".
Jacaranda, Leather
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H 32 in W 37 in D 37 in
Midcentury Brazilian Modern “Sheriff” Lounge Chair Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid Century Brazilian Modern “Sheriff” Lounge Chair Designed By Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Rosewood
Sheriff lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with metal manufacturer's label to reverse: [Sergio Rodrigues Arquiteto Brazil].
Rosewood, Leather
Poltrona Sheriff by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Paris, FR
armchair poltrona sheriff signed Sergio Rodrigues made by Isa Bergamo .
Wood, Leather
Sheriff Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rosewood and leather lounge chair with ottoman.
Leather, Rosewood
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.
Leather
Pair of Sheriff Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great pair of very comfortable chairs by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Wood, Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler Attr. Scandinavian Modern Leather Lounge Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues, Eric Merthen, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Just like the Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues his 'Sheriff' lounge chair and the designs of Percival Lafer this one has a nice combination of the minimal usage of wood and excessive usage...
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair and Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chicago, IL
Sheriff chair and ottoman designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by ISA of Italy.
Jacaranda, Leather
1960's Rodrigues Sheriff Loungchair and Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
The famous "Sheriff" set of sergioRodrigues lounge chair and his ottoman edited by ISA (italy san pietro-bergamo)early edition 1960.leather and rosewood
Wood, Leather
$22,950 / set
H 32.5 in W 34.5 in D 41 in
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Jacaranda & Leather, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, this chair and ottoman set designed by the iconic Jean Gillon is...
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 Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Kiko Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1960, the Kiko armchair has a rectilinear rosewood structure with flat, squared members joined at right angles. The seat and backrest cushions are uph...
Leather, Rosewood
$19,991
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 35.83 in
Jangada Armchair by Jean Gillon, Noble Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1968
By Jean Gillon
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...
Leather, Wood
$5,995
H 31.25 in W 30.5 in D 35.5 in
Jean Gillon for Italma Amazonas Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jean Gillon for Italma Amazonas Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 30.5 wide x 35.5 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 15 inches and arm height/chair cle...
Leather, Wood
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
$844
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Niels Eilersen Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Peter Ole Schionning, 1970
By Niels Eilersen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rare model is in excellent condition. The pinewood frame shows barely any signs of wear, and the brown fabric upholstery is also in perfect condition. Light canvas covers are st...
Pine
$18,163 / set
H 33.08 in W 34.65 in D 35.04 in L 33.08 in
Mp 81 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Percival Lafer MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman Brazil, circa 1970s An iconic MP-81 lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Percival Lafer and produced by Móveis Lafer, Brazil,...
Leather, Imbuia
$17,950 / set
H 28.5 in W 43 in D 36 in
Brazilian Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues for ISA
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Sergio Rodriguez Sheriff Chair and Ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing...
Leather, Rosewood
$11,994
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Fabric, Wood
$26,000
H 29.9 in W 39.4 in D 37.4 in
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare example of the Moleca lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1963 and produced exclusively that year. The model represents a pivotal moment ...
Leather, Hardwood, Wood
Italian Lounge Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair attributed to Italian designer Paolo Buffa. The chair features a textured linen upholstery with dark green piping at each side. The birch frame showcases beautiful bentw...
Linen, Birch
$36,000 / set
H 77 in W 68 in D 71 in
Jorge Zalszupin (1922– 2020) Pair of Cadeira Ouro Preto Chairs 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in CA, CA
An icon of 1950s Brazilian design the Ouro Preto armchair is celebrated for its modernist architectural lines and meticulously refined carpentry. Constructed entirely by hand and cra...
Rosewood
$22,500 / set
H 26.25 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Sergio Rodrigues Kilin Armchairs in Freijo Wood & Leather, Mid-Century, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of 'Kilin' armchairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by Oca, Brazil., 1973. Designed by the renowned architect and designer, Sergio Rodrigues, these arm...
Leather, Wood, Freijó
$3,450
H 37.75 in W 37.875 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Rosewood OX Lounge Chair, Sergio Rodrigues Style
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair designed in the style of Sergio Rodrigues's iconic OX chair, representing 1960s Brazilian Modernism at its most sculptural. The dark rosewood frame is built low to the g...
Rosewood
Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, MP-93, Brazil 1972
Located in Kampen, NL
Percival Lafer MP-93 lounge chair, designed and manufactured in Brazil in 1972. Sculptural dark wood frame with its original cognac leather upholstery, beautifully aged with a rich p...
Leather, Jatoba
Nice 17th century Aubusson tapestry fragment , antique monument
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
17th-Century Aubusson Tapestry Fragment – Wool and Silk Exceptional 17th-century French Aubusson tapestry fragment, finely woven in a combination of wool and silk. The tapestry dep...
Wool, Silk
$12,500 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs in Original Cognac Leather Brazil 70s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs in Original Cognac Leather, Brazil, 1970s Exceptional pair of MP-41 lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, Brazil, 1970s, ...
Leather, Wood
$21,704 / set
H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold|$5,500
H 26 in W 96 in D 34 in
Vintage MCM Tuxedo Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Fabric Attr Milo Baughman 96"
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Wilton, CT
Fabulous vintage MCM Tuxedo style sofa in super plush Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric, possibly designed by Milo Baughman. This chevron patterned sofa in black, gold, and cream tones...
Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Ceramic Tissue Box square in White
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic Tissue Box Square in brushed White Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. The tiss...
Ceramic, Clay
3 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with 3 counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with tiltable shade . Light bounce on ceiling creating an ambient mood and lights up a...
Brass
$1,085
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Terracotta Amphora with Darkened Neck, Morocco, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Hand-coiled terracotta amphora from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, its twin looped handles rising to a neck darkened by decades of smoke. The pale body carries crossed motifs an...
Terracotta, Clay
$4,000
H 90 in W 30 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 14 drawer dresser Credenza Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 14 drawer dresser or Credenza by Arne Wahl Iversen A beautiful example of Danish design in simplicity and quality. The rosewood grain is absolutel...
Wood, Rosewood
$120,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cogn...
Brass
Vintage Carved Wood Tramp Art Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding remarkable folk art character and historic craftsmanship, this vintage carved wood box is a celebrated example of authentic Tramp Art. Hand-crafted from richly grained natura...
Wood
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
By Nikolay Diulgheroff, Stilnovo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,250
H 34 in W 39.5 in D 37 in
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. The solid oak frame features four tapered, gently splayed legs joined by curved s...
Leather, Oak
$1,263Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 2.76 in
Mid Century Modern Colorful Wool Tapestry, Spain, Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970 By unknown Artist In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina
Wool
Short Cream & Brass Swing Arm Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$4,121Sale Price|25% Off
H 48 in W 37.5 in D 5 in
French Victorian Carved Pine Faux Bamboo Daybed Or Twin Headboards
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement carved pine faux bamboo daybed. It would also make a great pair of twin headboards. The cushion is a custom cushion in a neutral flax ...
Maple, Pine
The prolific architect and designer Sergio Rodrigues is often called the "father of modern Brazilian design," but it is the second adjective in that phrase that deserves emphasis: Rodrigues’s great achievement was to create furniture in a style that captured the spirit, character and personality of his country.
Modernity came slowly to 20th-century Brazil, politically and culturally. The nation finally realized genuine constitutional democracy in 1945, ushering in a new, progressive era in the arts. More often than not, the luxurious furnishings of that time and place, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, uniquely Brazilian quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American mid-century modernists and Scandinavian makers of the same era. Until that time in Brazil, heavy furniture based on historical European models had been the norm.
In the late 1940s, designer Joaquim Tenreiro introduced sleek, minimalist chairs and cabinets; José Zanine Caldas, now best known for his later artisanal work, created plywood furnishings for mass production; the Italian architect Lina Bo Bardi, a former editor for the Gio Ponti-founded magazine Domus — and a furniture designer with talent, imagination and a social conscience — set up shop in São Paulo, designing elegant, flexible chairs set on slim metal frames.
This was the heady scene into which Rodrigues, the son of an artistically prominent Rio de Janeiro family, arrived after graduating in 1952 from the national university. He moved to Curitiba and helped establish the furniture manufacturer Móveis Artesanal with Italian designer Carlo Hauner and Austrian architect Martin Eisler — as well as Carlo’s brother Ernesto Hauner — which eventually rebranded as Forma. Later, Rodrigues relocated to Rio de Janeiro where he founded Oca in 1955, a company that would become the preeminent maker and retailer of modernist furniture in Brazil.
When architects Lúcio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer were tasked in 1956 with the whirlwind project to plan, design and build the new capital, Brasília, in five years, they used Rodrigues’s early chairs, with their softly-contoured lines and caned seats and backrests, to furnish many of the buildings.
Rodrigues would realize the true expression of his talents in — and garner international awards and acclaim with — his Mole chair of 1957. The word mole means "soft" in Portuguese, but can be interpreted as "easygoing" or even "listless." The chair, which is also known as the Sheriff chair, features a sturdy, generously proportioned frame of the native South American hardwood jacaranda, upholstered with overstuffed leather pads that flap like saddlebags across the arms, seat, and backrest.
Rodrigues's Mole chair invites sprawling — perfect for the social milieu of the bossa nova and caipirinha cocktails; where a languorous afternoon spent chatting and joking is the apex of enjoyment. The seat won first prize at the IV Concorso Internazionale del Mobile in Cantù, Italy, in 1961, and ISA Bergamo acquired the rights to manufacture a modified version of Rodrigues’s original design.
In 1963, Rodrigues established a shop called Meia-Pataca, which sold simpler and more affordable furniture he had designed, such as his Tonico seating, which was intended for student housing.
Most of the estimated 1,200 armchairs, sofas, tables, storage cabinets and dining tables Rodrigues created in his long career are imbued, in one way or another, with the air of robust relaxation that defines the Mole chair. He was a designer who was true to the temperament of his people.
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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.