TONICO SOFA
Sergio Rodrigues
YEAR: 1963
DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 220, 240 or 260 x 85 x 108cm FINISH: Fabric or Leather
TIMBER: Freijo (Natural or Stained) Wood
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.
The natural extension of the armchair, the Tonico couch offers the same level of comfort with his signature large, plush rounded head cushion. The head cushion is in turn supported by long legs at the rear. The frame is constructed from freijó wood and the cushions can be upholstered in leather or fabric. The headrest is only upholstered in leather.
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.
