Sergio Rodrigues
About
Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was responsible for establishing a new paradigm in design, setting himself apart with his own language in his investigation of a recognizable Brazilian identity. Rodrigues became notorious for using thick woods pieces of Rosewood, Peroba, and Imbuia to create quintessential icons. His exceptional Mole armchair (1957) was an immediate success, with a Rosewood structure and upholstered cushions supported by leather straps. The piece informed Rodrigues’ playfulness, and wit readily became associated with a typically Brazilian attitude and lifestyle.
The designer graduated from the Faculdade Nacional de Arquitetura in 1952 and founded one of the first modern furniture and art stores in Curitiba: Móveis Artesanal Paranaense. In 1955, Rodrigues opened the more established company Oca, which he referred to as a laboratory for Brazilian furniture and handicrafts and became one of the most critical components in the evolution of furniture in Brazil. Rodrigues later set out to design furniture, hotels, residences, and notorious pre-fabricated dwellings.
His work represents Brazil in many ways – relaxed, comfortable, sensual, humorous, yet sophisticated, and contemporary.
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Sergio RodriguesAlex Dining Table, 1960
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Sergio RodriguesAzen Mirror, 1965
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Sergio RodriguesBeg Armchair, 1967
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Sergio RodriguesBloch Chairs (8 units), c. 1965
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Sergio RodriguesDaybed Luxor, 1962
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Sergio RodriguesFranco Armchair, 1962
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Sergio RodriguesFranco Sofa, 1962
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Sergio RodriguesKiko Armchair, 1964
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Sergio RodriguesKiko Armchair, 1964
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Sergio RodriguesKilin, 1973
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Sergio RodriguesLatini Coffee Table, 1960s
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Sergio RodriguesLucio Chair (8 chairs), 1956
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Sergio RodriguesLuxor Bed, 1962
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Sergio RodriguesMagrini Stool (Pair), 1950s
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Sergio RodriguesMocho Stool (Pair), 1954
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Sergio RodriguesMole Armchair, 1957
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Sergio RodriguesMole Sofa, 1961
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Sergio RodriguesMole Sofa, 1957
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Sergio RodriguesMucki Bench, 1959
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Sergio RodriguesNightstand (2 units) , 1958
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Sergio RodriguesOscar Armchair (6 units), 1956
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Sergio RodriguesStella Table, 1960s
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Sergio RodriguesTonico Sofa, 1960s
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Sergio RodriguesVronka Armchair (pair), 1962