Paraty Lounge Chair - 1963, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Paraty Lounge Chair - 1963

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LinBrasil

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Designed in the mid-1960s for Brasília’s Itamaraty Palace, home to Brazil’s Ministry of External Relations, Sergio Rodrigues’ “Parati” Lounge Chair is celebrated for its modern, floating form. It's named after the historic city of Parati. This piece was reissued after a 40-year hiatus with its matching ottoman. The base is available in cherry or imbuia wood, with upholstery in various fabrics.

Paraty Lounge Chair - 1963, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairs by Sergio RodriguesParaty Lounge Chair - 1963, 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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