ADOLPHO CHAIR
Sergio Rodrigues
YEAR: 1991/2014
DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 67 x 61 x 82.5cm
FINISH: Leather
TIMBER: Freijo or Imbuia
WARRANTY: 1 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 18-20 weeks
Handmade to order. Embedded with a seal certifying its authenticity and part of the ETEL collection.
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues for the offices of Manchete TV and Editora founder, Adolpho Bloch. The Adolpho Armchair is surprisingly ergonomic and, when he received the furniture, Adolpho praised its comfort “It’s the perfect size for my back”.
“The armchair has ‘skate’ feet,” explained Sergio
“This is a solution that works very well on carpeted floors”.
In 2014 Sergio Rodrigues worked with Etel Carmona to re-edit and relaunch the distinct pieces. Available in a variety of timbers and finishes.
SERGIO RODRIGUES
1927 - 2014
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927. He graduated as an architect in 1952 and went on what he described as a ‘frantic search’ for design that could represent the ‘spirit of our people’.
He has been dubbed the ‘father’ of Brazilian furniture; his creations came at a time when Brazil was building a new federal capital, Brasilia, and the people were living in an atmosphere of invention and of ‘Brazilianness’ in fine arts, music (Bossa Nova) and architecture. Sergio sensed that modern Brazilian architecture lacked contemporary furniture to keep up. Sergio’s vision for modern, comfortable furniture suited for the Brazilian climate, resulted in his furniture being a huge success. Around the world, furniture designers still to look to the work of Sergio Rodrigues for inspiration.
