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"Alex" Round Dining Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design

About the Item

Designed in 1960 by Sergio Rodrigues, this modern dining table is made of Rosewood (Jacaranda). Created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1960, the round dining table, named as "Alex" has the structure in solid Rosewood with central base. The top, also in Rosewood, has a rounded design. The top was restored to minimize scratches and marks of use. Sergio Rodrigues was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927 and has been dubbed the father of Brazilian furniture. Indeed, responsible for establishing a new paradigm in design, setting himself apart with his very own language in his quest for a recognizable Brazilian identity. He became notorious for his use of robust woods like jacaranda, peroba, and imbuia to create quintessential icons.
  • Creator:
    Sergio Rodrigues (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Diameter: 51.19 in (130 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Clifton, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3979115398962
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