Vivi Armchair, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairss by Sergio Rodrigues

Vivi Armchair

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Sergio Rodrigues Atelier

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The Vivi Armchair is defined by its rounded, embracing silhouette and informal posture. Built on a freijó wood frame, its circular form and plush upholstery create a cocoon-like seat that prioritizes comfort and softness, earning the affectionate nickname "Cama de Gato" (cat bed) for its appeal to both people and animals alike.

Vivi Armchair, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairss by Sergio RodriguesVivi Armchair, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairss by Sergio RodriguesVivi Armchair, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairss by Sergio RodriguesVivi Armchair, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Lounge Chairss 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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