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Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair

Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

$26,000 / set

H 38.75 in W 32.75 in D 32 in

Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made by Oca for Meia Pateca in Brazil, circa 1963.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, 1960s Brazil
Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, 1960s Brazil

Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, 1960s Brazil

By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of Tonico lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues with matching ottomans.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Leather, Jacaranda

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chair for Meia Pataca, 1963
Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chair for Meia Pataca, 1963

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chair for Meia Pataca, 1963

$14,000 / item

H 35.04 in W 40.56 in D 35.04 in

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chair for Meia Pataca, 1963

By Sergio Rodrigues, Meia Pataca

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chair for Meia Pataca, leather and wood, Brazil, 1963 Designed in 1963 for Meia Pataca, the “Tonico” is Sergio Rodrigues at his most direct: a low w...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chairs for Meia Pataca, 1963, Set of 2
Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chairs for Meia Pataca, 1963, Set of 2

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chairs for Meia Pataca, 1963, Set of 2

By Meia Pataca, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chairs for Meia Pataca, 1963, Set of 2 Designed in 1963 for Meia Pataca, the “Tonico” is Sergio Rodrigues at his most direct: a low wooden rig that ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair
Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair

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H 35 in W 40.5 in D 35 in

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning newly upholstered leather chair by Sergio Rodrigues from the "Tonico" series for Meia Pateca.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Club Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair
Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair

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H 35 in W 40.5 in D 35 in

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chair

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning newly upholstered leather chair by Sergio Rodrigues from the "Tonico" series for Meia Pateca.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather, Wood

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chairs

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Redone by Sergio's original upholsterer to period specifications. Proof of provenance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Tonico Chair Restored in Gotland Sheepskin and Leather
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Tonico Chair Restored in Gotland Sheepskin and Leather

Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Tonico Chair Restored in Gotland Sheepskin and Leather

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

One of a kind sergio rodrigues tonico chair restored in gotland sheepskin and Loro Piana Italian buffalo leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Jacaranda

"Tonico" Series Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Meia Pateca
"Tonico" Series Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Meia Pateca

"Tonico" Series Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Meia Pateca

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning pair of chairs by Sergio Rodrigues from the "Tonico" series for Meia Pateca.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda, Leather, Rosewood

Pair of 60's Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair
Pair of 60's Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair

Pair of 60's Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 60's Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" jacaranda armchairs with leather head rest Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with any questions regardin...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Lounge Chair in Brazilian Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Lounge Chair in Brazilian Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Lounge Chair in Brazilian Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Beautiful piece, all solid rosewood. Piece will be refinished to the taste of the client. A provenance certificate comes with the piece.

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs, 1962, Brazil
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs, 1962, Brazil

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs, 1962, Brazil

By Meia Pataca, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Oakland, CA

Stunning Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Tonico lounge chairs produced by OCA/Meia-Pataca in Brazil, 1962.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Imbuia

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair
Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair

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H 37 in W 31 in D 29 in

Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

60's Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" jacaranda armchair with a leather head rest

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Brazilian Modern Jacaranda Armchairs from Floresta Country Club, Rio, circa 1968
Brazilian Modern Jacaranda Armchairs from Floresta Country Club, Rio, circa 1968

Brazilian Modern Jacaranda Armchairs from Floresta Country Club, Rio, circa 1968

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very similar to the Sergio Rodrigues Franco chair and Tonico chair, this pair of club chairs feature a sturdy frame comprised of Jacaranda wood with broad armrests for balancing a co...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Jacaranda

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Chairs
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Chairs

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Chairs

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H 37.6 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Chairs

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of armchairs, model "Tonico", designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) circa 1965. Rectangular structure in hardwood, seat and back recently reupholstered in white piped fabric,...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair for Meia Pataca, circa 1963
Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair for Meia Pataca, circa 1963

Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair for Meia Pataca, circa 1963

By Meia Pataca, Sergio Rodrigues, Oca

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly imported from a private collector in Brazil, this example of the "Tonico" chair features the rarely seen high arms as opposed to the lower ones more commonly available. This lo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Jacaranda, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Jacaranda, Leather and Alpaca Armchairs, 1960s Brazil
Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Jacaranda, Leather and Alpaca Armchairs, 1960s Brazil

Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Jacaranda, Leather and Alpaca Armchairs, 1960s Brazil

By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you are looking for the most unique and coveted rare pair of armchairs for you or your client, look no further, this pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' lounge chairs are the best e...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood, Bouclé

Sergio Rodriques Pair of 'Tonico' Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Sergio Rodriques Pair of 'Tonico' Lounge Chairs, 1960's

Sergio Rodriques Pair of 'Tonico' Lounge Chairs, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great Brazilian modern design. They appear to have been redone (not by us) a few years ago. solid architectural jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) construction, leather headrest with ...

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair
Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair

Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Oakland, CA

The use of Pau Ferro wood in the Sergio Rodrigues Tonico lounge chair is a testament to the designer's commitment to quality materials and craftsmanship.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Carlo Hauner for Forma Brazil Large Rosewood Credenza on Plinth Base, circa 1960
Carlo Hauner for Forma Brazil Large Rosewood Credenza on Plinth Base, circa 1960

Carlo Hauner for Forma Brazil Large Rosewood Credenza on Plinth Base, circa 1960

By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Consider pairing with our Percival Lafer sofas and coffee tables or our Sergio Rodrigues Tonico chairs and sofa, contact us for details and current inventory.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues - Tonico Armchair, Pair
Sergio Rodrigues - Tonico Armchair, Pair

Sergio Rodrigues - Tonico Armchair, Pair

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H 41 in W 30 in D 38 in

Sergio Rodrigues - Tonico Armchair, Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of “Tonico” armchairs in jacarandà wood and fabric. By Sergio Rodrigues (b. 1927)

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Slipper Chairs

Pair of Tonico for Oca Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Pair of Tonico for Oca Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Pair of Tonico for Oca Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Pair of armchairs in jacarandá wood and white leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

"Tonico" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues
"Tonico" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues

"Tonico" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues

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H 37.75 in W 40 in D 32 in

"Tonico" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The "Tonico" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues made of Brazilian wood upholstered in cream fabric with a deep red leather headrest supported by black leather straps.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Brazilian Modern Rosewood "Tonico" Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
Brazilian Modern Rosewood "Tonico" Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues

Brazilian Modern Rosewood "Tonico" Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mid-Century Modern "Tonico" lounge chair designed by Sergio Rodrigues.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather, Linen

Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Houston, TX

Single vintage rosewood lounge chair, made by Oca for Meia Pataca in Brazil, circa 1963. "Tonico", lounge chairs were constructed with solid Jacaranda rosewood, webbing and lose cush...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood, Rosewood

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Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sergio rodrigues tonico chair for your home. Each sergio rodrigues tonico chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. There are many kinds of the sergio rodrigues tonico chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sergio rodrigues tonico chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one sergio rodrigues tonico chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sergio Rodrigues, Meia Pataca and Oca produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair?

The average selling price for a sergio rodrigues tonico chair at 1stDibs is $21,000, while they’re typically $7,800 on the low end and $34,270 for the highest priced.

On the Origins of Brazil

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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.