MEENA CHAIR
Sergio Rodrigues
YEAR: 1978
DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 50 x 51 x 127cm FINISH: Natural Cane
TIMBER: Freijo Wood (Natural or Stained)
WARRANTY: 1 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 18-20 weeks
Handmade to order. Original licensed product of the Insituto Sergio Rodrigues and part of the Sergio Rodrigues Atelier collection.
In the late 1970`s Rodrigues began a series of projects with completely rounded sections. The Menna chair, besides continuing the theme, incorporates a surprising solution with the feet. The sinuous lines and the curve of the backrest complete the shape of this iconic chair. The frame is constructed from solid freijó wood, with seat and back rest in natural cane.
Handmade to order and available in a variety of 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.
