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Parati

Sergio Rodrigues, 1963

Product ID: 01416

Description

Originally designed in the mid-1960?s for the lobby of Brasilia?s Itamaraty Palace, which houses the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues? Parati chair was an instant hit due to its modern, seemingly floating, design and ultra comfort.

Named after the city of Parati, a preserved Portuguese colonial getaway where the gold rush of the 1700?s led to the construction of its historical Gold Trail, Rodrigues? atelier is reissuing the Parati armchair and ottoman after a 40-year hiatus in solid Beech, available in 5 finishes, and sold in the US exclusively at ESPASSO.

Parati armchair and ottoman with solid wood frame, upholstered in fabric or leather.

About Sergio Rodrigues

Sergio Rodrigues has been dubbed the father of Brazilian furniture. Indeed, he was responsible for establishing a new paradigm in design, setting himself apart with his very own language in his quest for a clearly recognizable Brazilian identity. He became notorious for his use of robust woods like jacaranda, peroba and imbue to create quintessential icons. His notorious “Mole” armchair was an immediate success, comprised of jacaranda and upholstered cushions supported by leather straps. The piece, informed by Rodrigues’ playfulness and wit, readily became associated with a typically relaxed Brazilian attitude and lifestyle.

Sergio Rodrigues was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927. The designer graduated from the Faculdade Nacional de Arquitetura in 1952, and shortly after founded one of the first stores of modern furniture and art in Curitiba. 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 on his own and has since been designing furniture, hotels, residences and notorious pre-fabricated dwellings.

Amongst his well-known works are pieces of furniture designed for the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, for the UNB (Brasília University) and the Teatro Nacional (National Theater in Brasília). The designer has worked closely with Oscar Niemeyer, as the latter's interior designer of choice for his buildings in Brasilia.

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