SERGIO RODRIGUES (1927-2014). Pair of tripod stools, "Mocho" - Lot 385

SERGIO RODRIGUES (1927-2014). Pair of tripod stools, "Mocho", circa 1954, in Rio rosewood, circular concave seat with handle, tapered base with cylindrical strut. One has an OCA edition stamp. Height: 38 cm, seat diameter: 37 cm Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was a Brazilian designer who greatly contributed to the emergence of Brazilian design on the world design scene. Rodrigues focused on creating furniture that was both truly Brazilian and modern. In 1955, he opened his own interior design studio where he drew inspiration from indigenous culture, anchoring his style in more organic materials such as wood. Over the course of his professional life, Rodrigues designed more than 1,200 models and worked alongside numerous designers such as Oscar Niemeyer. BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Alberto Vicente e Marcelo Vasconcellos, "Movel Moderno Brasileiro", Éditions Olhares, São Paulo, 2017, model reproduced p. 289