Sergio Rodrigues Hauner Sofa
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Historical Design
1950
Pinho de Riga Wood, Upholstery
116 x 78 x 56 cm
45.7 x 30.7 x 22 in
Sergio Rodrigues designed the Hauner sofa in 1950. The piece is characteristic of Rodrigues’ unique aesthetic and the mid-century sensibility he championed. Made of beautiful pinho de riga wood, the sofa is striking and comfortable. The tapered legs and slatted frame make the piece solid, yet light, substantial, but never bulky. The wood is polished to a shine, showing off the beauty of the natural grain. The structure is covered with large, upholstered cushions. The piece was one of the first original models produced by Rodrigues and shows the designer creating his personal style. The sofa was designed as an homage to his friend and collaborator Carlos Hauner, creating a dialogue between the two designers.
Literature:
Aeroplano (ed.), Movel Brasileiro Moderno, São Paulo 2012, p. 40.
Artist
Sergio Rodrigues
Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was a Brazilian designer who contributed greatly to the emergence of Brazilian design on the world design scene. Rodrigues’ focus was 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 towards more organic materials such as wood. Over the course of his working life, Rodrigues designed more than 1,200 models and worked alongside many designers such as Oscar Niemeyer.
Exhibitions
Turning Tides: Designing a Modern Brazil Joaquim Tenreiro | José Zanine Caldas
New York
|7 Mar – 26 Jun 2024