Rodrigues’ interpretation of the classic Bergère, the declarative 'Voltaire' armchair is characterized by its geometrical external solid wood base and its ultra comfortable, seemingly floating, frame. Recently reissued, partly due to Philip Starck’s selection of the piece to be part of the Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro project, the "Voltaire" is…
- Base structure available in cherry wood or imbuia - Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics and COM - Made to order Designed in 1962, the seemingly simple design of the "Vronka" perfectly embraces the body in a brilliant, scoop shaped seat supported by a simple solid wood cross-frame. The "Vronka" ottoman offers an added comfort.
Designed in 1962, the seemingly simple design of the "Vronka" perfectly embraces the body in a brilliant, scoop shaped seat supported by a simple solid wood cross-frame. - Base structure available in cherry wood or imbuia - Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics and COM - Optional matching ottoman - Made to order
Designed in 1928 by modernist Gregori Warchavchik, the Warchavchik stool is one of the furniture pieces he designed to suit his seminal architectural projects. Hints of art deco commingle with Brazilian modernism, making the stool an icon of Brazilian modern design. - Base structure made in a variety of native Brazilian woods - Upholstery offered in…
Simple, yet intriguing, the Xibô table lamp offers a subtle, yet eye-catching statement to any space. It's base features layered wooden tabs, with a mirror in their middle. The hat of the piece, as well as its name, draw on a nickname Sergio Rodrigues' wife gave him. - Base structure made of natural or stained freijó wood - Chrome steel fittings…
An incomplete prototype was presented in 1991 during a great retrospective exhibit of Sergio Rodrigues' work in the Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro. About three prototypes were made for the occasion and one of them was kept in the studio's storage unit. The project's conclusion only depended on the shape of the headrest, a few options were tested…
Modernists became enamored by wooden chairs whose designs incorporated wicker, seen as an archetype for mid-century modern furniture. Jorge Zalszupin is among the designers who engaged in his traditional combination, while incorporating his own style; the ‘Zeca’ dining chair is elegant, minimal, and spartan. - Available in variety of Imbuia and…
The Zezinho bar, made from stained Cedar, features a textured sliding door. Awarded "Best Contemporary Design" - Decorex Fair, London in 2004. - Base structure made of stained cedar - Sliding door made of bronze mirror - Part of the Etel collection - Made to order
