Lounge Chair 'Tonico' by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Tonico" lounge chair and ottoman set, designed by Sergio Rodrigues around 1963, a remarkable piece
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
in Brazil, circa 1963. Modeled as "Tonico", these chairs were constructed with solid Jacaranda
Fabric, Rosewood
$45,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 41 in D 32 in
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. Made by
Wool, Leather, Jacaranda
$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
Leather, Wood
$28,000 / set
H 35.04 in W 40.56 in D 35.04 in
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
Leather, Wood
$11,000
H 39.38 in W 38.59 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Modern Tonico Armchair w/ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
beautiful Tonico lounge chair by the acclaimed designer Sergio Rodrigues is structured in solid wood. The
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
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
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
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
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. In 1955
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
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
Sergio Rodrigues Franco chair and Tonico chair, this pair of club chairs feature a sturdy frame comprised
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
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
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
, look no further, this pair of Sergio Rodrigues 'Tonico' lounge chairs are the best examples you can
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 Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
our Percival Lafer sofas and coffee tables or our Sergio Rodrigues Tonico chairs and sofa, contact us
Rosewood
Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
The Sergio Rodrigues Tonico lounge chair, produced by OCA/Meia-Pataca in 1962, features a frame
Wood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Solid Jacaranda Chair Restored in Sheepskin
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
One of a Kind Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Solid Jacaranda chair restored in Gotland sheepskin and Loro
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
Leather, Fabric
"Tonico" sofa by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Tonico" sofa by Sergio Rodrigues made of Brazilian exotic wood upholstered in cream fabric
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. Solid Brazilian
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
Single vintage rosewood lounge chair, made by Oca for Meia Pataca in Brazil, circa 1963. "Tonico
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
Fabric, Jacaranda
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$374 / item
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 0.24 in
Capsula Pill shaped Minimalist Frameless Mirror with Floating Effect, XL
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Minimalist Capsula™ capsule / pill shaped frameless mirror. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, UK. Fitted with ...
Mirror
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,740 / item
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design semi-circular wall light, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports cr...
Brass
Mauri Almari Table Lamp Model 61054 in Brass & Rattan, Idman, 1950s
By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate brass table lamp designed by Mauri Almari and manufactured by Idman in the 1950s in Finland. Despite the small size of this lamp the combination of brass & w...
Brass
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather “MP-115” Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
*Please note: We have three of these chairs available. This listing / price is for one chair. Introducing the Percival Lafer MP115 Modular Sofa/Chairs – one of the most rare Lafer ...
Leather
On Hold|$24,155 / set
H 27.56 in W 187.01 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1970
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Modular sectional sofa was manufactured by Roche Bobois in France. Designed by Hans Hopfer. This is the 1st Version of Mah Jong from the 70ties. It is very rare. The f...
Upholstery, Fabric
$1,415 / set
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scones
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...
Stainless Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Robo Rail Designer Wallpaper in Tin 'Grey and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This adorable children's pattern by Aimée was inspired by trains from around the world, and incorporate her beloved robot characters! Samples are available for $18 including US shi...
Paint, Paper
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy 3 lig...
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 16 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Croisillon' Matte Black Steel and Parchment Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of 'Croisillon' matte black steel and parchment lamps by Design Frères. European style shade with bottom ring (no finial).
Steel
$18,028 / set
H 29.53 in W 46.86 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Bambola Armchairs by Mario Bellini, Italy 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Bambola armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1972. Upholstered in a pink Toile de Jouy-style fabric with pastoral scenes. Fully padded structure with no ...
Fabric
Sold|$695
H 21 in W 21 in D 7 in
Stylish Art Deco Brass Fire Screen This is a charming and minimalist screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Stylish Art Deco Brass Fire Screen This is a charming and minimalist screen, the screen has small design to the front and set on small feet The screen is good quality and it is in g...
Brass
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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.