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Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil

About the Item

The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portuguese, "Mole" means "Soft." Both sofa and armchair are composed of solid, rounded Rosewood frames, adjustable leather support straps, and floppy, oversized luxurious leather cushions. This one in the photos is made of a stunning solid rosewood. Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) developed the "Mole'' concept at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cushions where the person throws the body as if attracted by the piece's comfort. Although it was not well received initially, Mole would soon become an icon, perhaps the most well-known piece of Brazilian design. Its forms allow the user to shape the body anatomically when sitting. Robust and extremely comfortable, the Mole sofa, as the armchair, sparked an international design trend that favored comfort and new attention to scale over the rigid and antiseptic concurrent design trends. The piece had the upholstery changed by the previous owner. Price includes new upholstery according to historical references.
  • Creator:
    Sergio Rodrigues (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 65.75 in (167 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The piece had the upholstery changed by the previous owner. Price includes new upholstery according to historical references.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BO.SRO.021-0011stDibs: LU3979123577242
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