Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
Brazilian, 1927-2014
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. Until that time, 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, 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 established Oca Industries in 1955, a company that would become the preeminent maker 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." Rodrigues's 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. It is a chair that 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.
Most of the estimated 1,200 armchairs, sofas, tables, storage cabinets and dining tables Rodrigues designed in his long career are imbued, in one way or another, with this air of robust relaxation. Sergio Rodrigues was a designer true to the temperament of his people.
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Creator: Sergio Rodrigues
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Armchair in Black Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very rare Mid-Century Modern swivel armchair was designed in 1962 by Sergio Rodrigues during his time at Oca. The base is made of solid Brazilian rosewood and the original chrome wheels work perfectly. The frame has butonee style with reupholstered black leather upholstery.
This Brazilian Modern gem is called “Holperin” and was a spinoff of the Ambassador armchair designed by Sergio Rodrigues two years prior in 1960 for the Brazilian embassy at the Palácio Doria Pamphili in Rome.
This armchair effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This armchair is currently displayed in the gallery with a Jorge Zalszupin desk and is looks awesome.
This piece was found in Teresopolis, a city two hours away from Rio de Janeiro and was restored and reupholstered to its original condition by the same group of upholsters artisans that worked with Sergio Rodrigues.
The last images showcase the piece in multiple settings:
- 1960s ads from Casa e Jardim & Modulo magazines
- Sergio Rodrigues book...
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1960s South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Chrome
Original Vintage Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Beautiful vintage Tonico Chair in Pau Ferro Wood by Sergio Rodrigues.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Hardwood, Leather, Fabric
Drummond Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern, White Bouclé
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Behold the illustrious Drumond Armchair, a distinguished creation birthed in 1950 under the skilled hands of Oca, a venerable atelier situated in the heart of Brazil. Reverberating w...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Bouclé, Hardwood
1960s Original Vintage "Sheriff" Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage "Sheriff" Mole Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues with Maker's Mark. The chair and the Ottoman were restored and upholstered with high quality aged leather for...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
Kilin Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
The Kilin armchair, a pinnacle of artistic ingenuity conceived by the visionary designer Sergio Rodrigues, embodies an exquisite fusion of aesthetic brilliance and functional eleganc...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Hardwood
1960s Original Vintage Moleca Armchair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Set of 2
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Moleca Armchair & Ottoman in brazilian hardwood and genuine leather by brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Ottoman Dimensions: 31.49 (80cm) x 20.47 (52cm) x 15.74 (40 cm) h
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood
1950s Original Vintage Oscar Lounge Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues 'Documented'
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Beautiful Original Oscar armchair by Sergio Rodrigues made of brazilian hardwood and cane (rattan webbing).
Full proof of authenticity. Let us know if you would like more photos, vi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Hardwood, Cane
'Beto' Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Beto armchair is an iconic piece of furniture designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1967. The armchair features a striking design that blends modernist and...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Metal
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern “Moleca” Armchair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues designed in 1959 is absolutely gorgeous!
The "Moleca'' lounge chair...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Mole Armchair & Stool Hardwood & Leather Sergio Rodrigues 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern “Mole” armchair with stool in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues designed in 1957 is absolutely gorgeous!
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Pair of Meia Pataca Rosewood Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, Meia Pataca
Located in Clifton, NJ
Designed in the 1960s by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014), these Meia Pataca armchairs are made of a solid Rosewood structure and comfortable loose cushions in black leather.
Like ma...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
"Vivi" Lounge Chair in Hardwood, Móveis Cantu, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Sergio Rodrigues was a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative use of materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Throughout his career, he perfected the use of jacarandá r...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Rosewood
Set of "Kiko" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Kiko armchair, designed by Sérgio Rodrigues, is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian furniture design. Its minimalist structure, made of...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Jacaranda
Sergio Rodrigues 'Sheriff' Lounge Chair in Walnut and Cognac Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Sheriff' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Brazil, 1960s.
Comfortable and extravagant lounge chair by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. This armchairs breathes ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern "Kilin" Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues x
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Killin lounge chair by Sergio Rodrigues. Reupholstered with a animal print leather. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Jacaranda
Pair of Vintage Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Clifton, NJ
Unrestored
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in mode...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Cane, Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues for OCA 'Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 'Kilin' armchair, hardwood, leather, Brazil, 1973
'Kilin' easy chair in hardwood and brown leather designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1973. This chair has a...
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1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Sergio Rodrigues signature piece designed in 1957, the "Mole" Armchair – which means "soft" in Portuguese – is composed of a solid rounded Rosewood frame, adjustable leather support straps, and floppy, oversized luxurious leather cushions. Although it was not well received initially, Mole would soon become an icon, perhaps the most well-known piece of Brazilian design. In addition, its forms allow the user to shape the body anatomically when sitting in comfort. However, these characteristics do not define this piece itself but a key project of national design.
Robust and extremely comfortable, the Mole sparked an international design trend...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Pair of Moleca Rosewood Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Throughout Sergio Rodrigues' career, many of his pieces underwent adjustment, adapted to new material resources and production conditions, or even reinvented.
The Moleca armchair...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
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 plac...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Chrome, Hardwood & Beige Fabric. Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, the Brazilian Modern armchairs feature a chrome steel frame, beige fabric, and jacaranda hardwood (Brazilian rosewood) armrests. The armchair is a merge of sleek modernist elements and warm robust qualities. The armrests in Jacaranda not only showcase the piece’s age but makes the piece inviting and indeed, is a very comfortable armchair. The piece is in excellent condition.
This model is called "Beto" and the armchair was originally designed for the Palácio de Planalto (Brazilian presidential office) in Brasilia and this shows in the design of the piece that is both stately and comfortable.
This gorgeous set would look great in any Mid-Century Modern, modern, contemporary or boho chic environment and the iconic design and size will make of this coffee table an absolute must in everyone’s Mid-Century Modern century collection.
This Brazilian Modern gem belonged to a private residence at the Laranjeiras neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Sold as a set of 2
For the history buffs here, it goes…Sergio Rodrigues started working in the 1950s when the foundations of modern Brazilian architecture where already laid out, yet furniture design was still nascent. Rodrigues set himself to the task of designing furniture that was both truly Brazilian and modernist at the same time. Over the course of his career, he accomplished this task by defining a robust, modern, and pure language reflected in his work.
Dimensions: H78, W78, D75 (cm) H30.7, W30.7, D29.5 (inches).
Literature (last images):
• Copy of Oca’s manufacture manual showcasing the actual “Beto” armchair...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
This pair of classic Vronka Armchairs by the acclaimed designer Sergio Rodrigues has wood and curved plywoo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Wood, Plywood
"Kilin" Single Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1973 and produced by Oca, the Kilin armchair is composed of two sides and two crosspieces, with the back and...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in iron structure, solid wood arms and new black leather upholstery. Brazil, 1950.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Iron
Armchair "Kilin" with Rounded Structure, by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood
"Moleca" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, in a Cream Leather by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in PARIS, FR
Sergio Rodrigues "Moleca" lounge chair and his Ottoman made of solid jacaranda. Rare and great quality of grain of the wood.
The leather net is new as the ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Upholstery
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Moleca Armchair, Circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
Pair of Moleca armchair made in jacaranda and leather.
Both wood and leather have beautiful time patina. The leather condition is very good. The wo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) signature piece designed in 1957, the "Mole" Armchair – which means "soft" in Portuguese – is composed of a solid rounded Rosewood frame, adjustable leat...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Mole Lounge Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues in White Leather and Rosewood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
The design originated with a 1957 commission for the photographer Otto Stupakoff, who asked Rodrigues for a "spread-out" sofa for his studio. The design sat in Rodrigues’ company Oca showroom window on the Praca General Osorio in Ipanema for years without many commissions or local interest until the chair was prized and subsequently manufactured in Italy for European consumption. It has become an icon of Brazilian modern design internationally due to winning first prize in the IV Concorso Internazionale del Mobile in Cantu, Italy in 1961, where Arne Jacobsen proclaimed it as communicating the unique characteristics of Brazilian culture. The structure of jacaranda is typical of Brazilian furniture since the colonial period, but the low-set, thick and sturdy quality gave it an authentically Brazilian character. The leather straps and buckles that form the sling under-structure are associated with the gaucho culture of the pampas in the southernmost region of the country. The overstuffed and tufted brown leather cushions suggest a relaxed and easy-going vibe, the attitude of the Cariocas, inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sergio Rodrigues believes that one of the reasons why the chair was awarded was because it was considered one of the first postmodern pieces of furniture. "There was a Brazilian accent. It was a piece that easily revealed where it had been made. It could only have come from a place where there was a lot of wood and leather. And there was a certain informality in the design," said Sergio in February 2006.
This Mole lounge chair...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Vronka Armchairs, by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Part of the furniture line of the company "Meia Pataca", created by Sérgio Rodrigues with the intention of producing Brazilian industrial furniture, the Vronka armchair was conceived...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood
Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Moleca" lounge chair is a significant piece of Brazilian design history, created in 1957 by master designer Sergio Rodrigues. It is a beautiful example of Rodrigues's unique and...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood
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 cushions. Elegant in form, the design features wonderful lines playing with large round ball finials...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood, Rosewood
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 examples you can find, and we will explain why below.
First, this pair was produced under supervision by Sergio in his own factory in Brazil - but - exclusively for the US market, distributed for a very short time by Brazilian Interiors in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In the gallery of this listing is a photo of the Brazilian Interiors catalogue that displays this model and confirms production was supervised by Sergio in his own factory in Brazil. 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. This addition adds greater comfort to these already incredibly comfortable chairs.
Secondly, 'Tonico' lounge chairs, loveseats and sofas are already incredibly rare - this pair with paddle arms are even more exceptionally rare and special. Of Sergio's designs, the 'Tonico' line is the most sought after by collectors and art collectors - this pair possesses greater rarity and also have the additional value of provenance which makes them much more valuable and desirable for collectors over the typical Tonico chairs...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood, Bouclé
"Kilin" Brazilian Midcentury Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1973
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1973 and produced by Oca, the Kilin armchair is composed of two sides and two crosspieces, with the back and seat made from a unique piece...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
"Kilin" Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues, 1973, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Kilin armchair, designed by Brazilian architect and designer Sérgio Rodrigues, is a masterpiece of furniture design. Made from solid Brazilian hardw...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
Bloch Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
A particular characteristic in Brazilian mid-century furniture making was the practice of furnishing houses and commercial buildings in exchange for a special commission. This chair ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Rosewood, Leather
Pair of "Arco" Armchairs, by Sérgio Rodrigues, 1960, Brazilian Hardwood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning set of Arco armchairs, designed by the iconic Sérgio Rodrigues, was made to furnish the exquisite interior of the Itamaraty Palace, also known as Palácio dos Arcos, a m...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood
Pair of ‘Lia’ Armchairs by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1962, Jacaranda and Cowhide
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful pair of Lia armchairs in very good condition.
Designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in Brazil in 1962.
The frame of these chairs is fabricated from solid Brazilian jacaranda (rose...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Cowhide, Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Mid-Century "Lia" Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues: Brazilian Hardwood Iconic Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Lia" armchair, created by the Brazilian architect and designer Sérgio Rodrigues in 1962, is an extraordinary piece of furniture that showcases the designer's ingenuity and creat...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
"Beg" Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
The BEG armchair was created in 1967 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) initially for the meeting table of the Banco do Estado da Guanabara (Guanabara State ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Wood
"Vronka" Rosewood Midcentury Armchair by Brazilian Designer Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Designed in 1962 by Sergio Rodrigues, the “Vronka” armchair was made of solid Rosewood structure and a floating, comfortable cushion. Like many designers of Rodrigues's generation, he dreams of commercializing well-designed furniture produced in series.
In 1962 “Meia-Pataca” factory-cum-store was launch. The idea was to expand distribution and reduce production costs. The industrial thought is visible on the structural solution, applying juxtaposed wooden pieces of a square or rectangular section and straight corners. Other pieces like the “Franco” sofa, the “Tonico” armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Set of six "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Straw, Rosewood
Caola Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Hardwood, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning 1960s pair of Caola armchairs made by Sérgio Rodrigues are made by Brazilian Hardwood
Definitely a piece that is capable of bringing a sense of personality and style to any decor.
The piece was not restored yet, so the client can choose the style.
Sérgio Rodrigues was an architect and designer born in Rio de Janeiro. Together with Joaquim Tenreiro and José Zanine Caldas, he was the Pioneer in transforming Brazilian design into Industrial Design and making it known worldwide. Sergio lived the height of his career in the 50s and 60s. He worked with furniture design in line with modernism in Brazil, bringing a Brazilian identity to his projects both in drawings and in traditional materials - leather, straw, and wood - highlighting the culture of Brazilian indigenous. A contemporary of Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio COSTA, his furniture was used on a large scale in the construction of the Brazilian capital Brasília. His most famous work is the "Poltrona Mole...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood
"Kiko" High Back Caviuna Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Made in Jacarandá rosewood, this Sergio Rodrigues piece has originally upholstered in green leather, circular chrome accents, and chrome casters. This chair was created to furnish th...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Vintage "Kiko" Rosewood Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Clifton, NJ
Made in Jacarandá rosewood, this Sergio Rodrigues piece has originally upholstered in yellow leather, circular chrome accents, and chrome casters. This chair was created to furnish t...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Leather, Rosewood
Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
Probably one of the most iconic designs by Sergio Rodrigues, the "Oscar" chair was made in tribute to Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer.
This set still has the tags of Furnas, a re...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Cane, Wood
Set of Three Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs, Brasil, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made out of high density wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have developed an amazing patina o...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Wood, Leather
Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Vronka Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s Brazilian jacaranda Vronka armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues with yellow upholstery. The chair is featured in the Icatu book "Sergio Rodriguez" on pg. 57.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Jacaranda
Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Lia Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Lia chairs from the 1960s made of Brazilian jacaranda and upholstered in beige cowhide.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Cowhide, Jacaranda
Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Beto Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Beto chairs, in Brazilian jacaranda wood, upholstered in yellow ultrasuede on a chrome frame
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sergio Rodrigues Armchairs
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Chrome
Sergio Rodrigues armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Sergio Rodrigues armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Sergio Rodrigues armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Percival Lafer, José Zanine Caldas, and Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. Prices for Sergio Rodrigues armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £2,220 and can go as high as £50,288, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £12,772.
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