Diz Lounge Chair - 2001, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Diz Lounge Chair - 2001

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LinBrasil

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Designed by Brazilian furniture master Sergio Rodrigues in 2002, the Diz Lounge Chair features ergonomic lines that reflect the designer’s signature blend of comfort and aesthetic. It's crafted with a solid cherry or imbuia wood base and leather-upholstered seat and back. This piece earned first place at the 20th Prêmio Design of the Museu da Casa Brasileira.

Diz Lounge Chair - 2001, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairs by Sergio RodriguesDiz Lounge Chair - 2001, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairs by Sergio RodriguesDiz Lounge Chair - 2001, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Sergio Rodrigues

Brazilian architect and furniture designer

Sergio Rodrigues was a pioneering Brazilian architect and furniture designer whose work helped define modern Brazilian design. Known for his warm, tactile materials and relaxed forms, he shifted modernism away from an international aesthetic toward one deeply connected to Brazilian culture and everyday life.

Rodrigues studied architecture in Rio de Janeiro, graduating from the National Faculty of Architecture in the early 1950s, just as Brazilian modernism was gaining global attention. Although he began his career in architecture and interiors, he quickly turned to furniture as a way of expressing a distinctly Brazilian modern identity.

In 1955, he founded Oca, a furniture and interior design studio that became a cornerstone of modern Brazilian design. Through Oca, Rodrigues created pieces for homes, hotels, public buildings, and diplomatic spaces, embedding his design language into the fabric of contemporary Brazilian living. His work remains celebrated for its craftsmanship, cultural authenticity, and lasting influence on modern design.

 

 

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