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This paired armchair and footstool actually come from different parts of the world. The armchair is by an, as yet, unidentified maker/designer. It was sourced in Sweden and the original leather was stamped as from Germany.
The footstool was designed by the Brazilian Modernist Sergio Rodrigues (1927 – 2014). The ‘Mole’ chair and footstool was Rodrigues’ take on the Easy chair and it was the ‘Mole‘ chair that brought him international fame and recognition. The original ‘Mole’ chair was designed in 1952.
This chair and footstool are both fashioned from Brazilian Rosewood or Jacaranda as it is known in Brazil. The upholstery on both chairs is South American leather and they have been reupholstered by Sydney’s premier upholsterer, Atelier Furniture. The leather straps on the footstool were hand tooled and stitched by master saddle maker Neil Begg.
Armchair 72cm Height 102cm Width 90cm Depth
Footstool 39cm Height 66cm Width 66cm Depth
Color
Brown
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Material
Leather
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
102.0W x 90.0D x 72.0H
Design Story
Born in 1927 in Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigues trained as an architect before turning to furniture design during a period when Brazil was developing its own modern cultural identity. While European modernism often favored strict minimalism, Rodrigues introduced a softer and more expressive approach built around comfort, natural materials, and craftsmanship.
His most iconic creation, the Mole Chair, became an international symbol of Brazilian design. Designed in 1957, the chair featured a heavy wooden frame paired with oversized leather cushions suspended by straps, creating a look that felt both luxurious and deeply informal. It challenged the idea that modern furniture needed to be rigid or austere.
Throughout his career, Rodrigues embraced native Brazilian woods and traditional artisanal techniques, helping establish a uniquely Brazilian design language rooted in texture, sensuality, and relaxed living. His furniture often felt architectural yet inviting, balancing sculptural presence with exceptional comfort.
Today, Sergio Rodrigues remains one of the most influential figures in Latin American design history. His work continues to appear in galleries, luxury interiors, and design collections around the world, representing a vision of modernism that feels human, warm, and unmistakably Brazilian.
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