Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs In Wood And Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s

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These six sleek dining chairs are a striking example of modernist design by Sergio Rodrigues, a pioneering Brazilian designer. The chairs are constructed from hardwood and upholstered in unshaved caramel-colored cowhide, synthesizing a unique blend of Shaker, De Stijl, and Japanese influences, all interpreted through a distinctly Brazilian lens. Rodrigues prioritizes native woods and emphasizes comfort, using it as a guidepost to evolve his own unique style. The chairs feature an extra-high, triangular curved back that supports the body comfortably and culminates in a sculptural, Edo-period takamakura-inspired headrest. The geometric frame narrows between the front and back legs to form a trapezoid, foregrounding the negative space between the diagonal stretchers and culminating in hyper-tapered legs. These chairs distinguish themselves from Rodrigues' other work through their lightness and vertically elongated proportions. As a frequent collaborator with Oscar Niemeyer, Rodrigues, alongside Joaquim Tenreiro and José Zanine Caldas, helped spearhead Brazil's emergence as an innovative force for avant-garde modernism by showcasing indigenous materials and infusing utilitarianism with warmth and dynamism.

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