Phaidon has recently published the book “Chair: 500 Designs That Matter” featuring photos taken at ESPASSO of the “Mole”, “Kilin”, and “Lucio” chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, as well as the “Paulistano” armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha. Phaidon editors curated … Continue reading
Itaú Cultural Institute in São Paulo opened today, in partnership with Instituto Sergio Rodrigues, the exhibition “Ser Estar – Sergio Rodrigues”, which pays homage to the Brazilian architect and designer that became internationally known for his iconic Mole armchair. The purpose … Continue reading
ESPASSO is proud to be partnering with designer Marcia Tucker in the 2018 Kips Bay Decorator Show House. The show opened today to the public and Marcia is responsible for decorating the mansion’s Dressing Room and adjacent Full Bath. To devise … Continue reading
ESPASSO is proud to announce that a “Mole” Armchair and Ottoman designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1957 is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s permanent collection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has formally accepted the Sergio Rodrigues pieces as a … Continue reading
Aiming to introduce the New York audience to a more experimental and younger facet of its program, ESPASSO Annex / Luciana Brito – NY Project are pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition, “Reflector” (From March 7th- April 6th, 2018). … Continue reading
Brazilian accessory brand Schutz recently re-opened its newly renovated Madison Avenue store in New York’s Upper East Side. The American flagship was outfitted with ESPASSO pieces, featuring the “Mucki” bench and vintage “Caola” armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, the “Sao Conrado” armchair by … Continue reading
ESPASSO collaborated with Luciana Brito Galeria during Art Basel Miami, which took place from December 6-9, 2017. Featured in the image are a pair of vintage “Pé de Ferro” armchairs by Lina Bo Bardi, vintage “Aranha” coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, … Continue reading
ESPASSO New York celebrated, on May 22, the opening of “Mole Armchair: 60 Years”, a new exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sergio Rodrigues’ iconic “Mole” armchair, designed in 1957. In celebration of its 60th anniversary, sixty limited-edition, made to … Continue reading
Architectural Digest Editors picked Espasso’s exhibition “Mole Armchair: 60 Years” as one of the top design happenings from New York’s Design Fairs.
Dezeen Magazine offered a peek at the amenity spaces available to residents moving into Herzog & de Meuron’s newest skyscraper in Tribeca, New York. The reading room features Sergio Rodrigues’ “Diz” armchair. The private facilities, also designed by the Swiss architects, … Continue reading
During Miami Art Basel, ESPASSO celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Stella chair, a beloved piece by design icon Sergio Rodrigues. First created in 1956, Sergio Rodrigues’ “Stella” armchair comes in two versions: with a low or high back. ESPASSO … Continue reading
HGTV Decor paid homage to Sergio Rodrigues, pointing at their favorite Rodrigues’ pieces – the Chifruda and Mole armchairs and Mocho stool – and sharing the amazing photoshoot of Rodrigues working at his Rio de Janeiro atelier, documented by The Selby in … Continue reading
