OSCAR DINING CHAIR
Sergio Rodrigues
YEAR: 1956/ 2002
DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 69 x 61 x 86 (45 SH)
FINISH: Natural Cane , 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.
Named after legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and originally designed in 1956 for the São Paulo Jockey Club, its sinuous lines mimic those of Niemeyer’s iconic Brasilia buildings. The cane backrests and seats rest over a wooden frame with light elements, such as the tapered feet and the seat support cutouts. The armrests are sculpted in an anatomical design.
Available as an armchair or dining chair in cane seat and back, upholstered seat and cane back or upholstered seat and back.
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.
