Sergio Rodrigues

Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was a Brazilian architect and designer who is considered the "father of Brazilian furniture design". He studied architecture in Rio, founded his company Oca in 1955 and defined a new design identity - with furniture made from local woods such as jacaranda or ipe, combined with leather and clear shapes. His best-known work is the Mole Chair (1957), celebrated worldwide and on display at the MoMA. Other well-known designs include chairs such as Lucio, Bloch and Stella, as well as sofas and tables that combine Brazilian joie de vivre with elegant modernity.