$26,000 / set
Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modeled as "Tonico", these chairs were constructed with solid Jacaranda rosewood, webbing and loose cushions.
Fabric, Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, 1960s Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Tonico lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues with matching ottomans.
Wool, Leather, Jacaranda
Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chair for Meia Pataca, 1963
By Meia Pataca, Sergio Rodrigues
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...
Leather, Wood
Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Lounge Chairs for Meia Pataca, 1963, Set of 2
By Sergio Rodrigues, Meia Pataca
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 ...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Brazilian Modern, Pair of Tonico Leather Armchairs, Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Pair of ‘Tonico’ chairs by Sergio Rodrigues Hardwood, seat upholstered in red leather, back in white leather, headrest cushion brown leather held in place by adjustment straps.
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
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.
Jacaranda, Leather
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.
Jacaranda, Leather, Wood
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Redone by Sergio's original upholsterer to period specifications. Proof of provenance.
Leather
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 39 in
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.
Leather, Sheepskin, Jacaranda
"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.
Fabric, Jacaranda, Leather, Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
60's Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico" jacaranda armchair with a leather head rest
Jacaranda, Leather
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.
Fabric, Imbuia
Sold
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
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.
Rosewood
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...
Jacaranda, Leather
Sold
H 28.5 in W 29.75 in D 33 in
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...
Fabric, Linen, Jacaranda
Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Chair for Meia Pataca, circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca, Meia Pataca
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.
Leather, Linen, Jacaranda, Rosewood
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,...
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 37.75 in W 39.5 in D 33 in
Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' Jacaranda, Leather and Alpaca Armchairs, 1960s Brazil
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The unique attribute on this pair of 'Tonico' lounge chairs is the addition of paddle arms whereas normal production of the Tonico design was without armrests.
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood, Bouclé
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 ...
Wood, Leather
Sold
H 31.75 in W 90 in D 20.5 in
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.
Rosewood
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.
Wood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Solid Jacaranda Chair Restored in Sheepskin
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Recognized internationally as one of Brazil’s most influential modern designers, Rodrigues’s work champions the Brazilian identity, often drawing inspiration from traditional forms a...
Leather, Sheepskin, Jacaranda
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)
Pair of Tonico for Oca Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of armchairs in jacarandá wood and white leather.
"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.
Leather, Fabric
"Tonico" sofa by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
See separate listing: "Tonico" lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues.
Leather, Linen
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.
Jacaranda, Leather, Linen
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
"Tonico", lounge chairs were constructed with solid Jacaranda rosewood, webbing and lose cushions.
Leather, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 37.8 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair "Tonico" in Jacaranda Wood by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Doral, FL
Mid-Century Lounge Chair "Tonico" in solid Jacaranda structure, lined in fabric and synthetic leather.
Fabric, Jacaranda
$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
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,613 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$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
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
$15,200
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...
Leather
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$1,894 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
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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