Mitzi 1960 Chest of Drawers, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Chest of Drawerss by Sergio Rodrigues

Mitzi 1960 Chest of Drawers

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LinBrasil

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Designed by Sergio Rodrigues, the Mitzi 1960 Chest of Drawers features a streamlined body and top crafted from a wood fiber panel with solid wood edging, beautifully finished in a rich wood veneer. The piece is distinguished by tactile solid wood drawer fronts and elevated by a sleek, structural brass base that adds a sophisticated touch of modern contrast.

Mitzi 1960 Chest of Drawers, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Chest of Drawerss by Sergio RodriguesMitzi 1960 Chest of Drawers, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Chest of Drawerss 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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