KATITA CHAIR
Sergio Rodrigues
YEAR: 1997
DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 62 x 68 x 77 cm
FINISH: Fabric or Leather
TIMBER : Imbuia or Brazilian Cherry (available in 5 colour tones)
WARRANTY: 1 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 18-20 weeks
Original licensed product of the Insituto Sergio Rodrigues and part of the LinBrasil collection.
Designed in 1997 and originally named K. Tita, the Katita armchair is a derivation of the Daav chair from 1983. Characteristic centre pillars, shaped like quotation marks, provide sturdy back support, while a solid wood frame in Imbuia (Brazilian Walnut) or Brazilian Cherry wraps organically around the armchair. The upholstered seat offers options in fabric or leather finish.
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.
