Tião With Arms Dining Chair - 1963, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Dining Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Tião With Arms Dining Chair - 1963

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LinBrasil

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The Tião With Arms Dining Chair - 1963 is an interpretation of Sergio Rodrigues’ early design philosophy. It's crafted with a base structure available in cherry wood or imbuia wood. The addition of armrests enhances comfort, making it ideal for relaxed dining or extended gatherings. Upholstery options include a range of fine fabrics and leathers.

Tião With Arms Dining Chair - 1963, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Dining Chairs by Sergio RodriguesTião With Arms Dining Chair - 1963, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Dining 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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