LinBrasil
Mole Armchair
Moleca
The Mole armchair, published today by LinBrasil, is without a doubt the best-known creation by designer Sergio Rodrigues and absolutely one of the great symbols of Brazilian design. Its generous proportions are a reference to an informal and relaxed seating style, allowing the body to nestle in the most unusual poses inside the soft seat cushions covered in leather or fabric. Cushions which are the true protagonists of the armchair, with abundant shapes that also extend onto the armrests, contributing to the impression of slightly scruffy softness that gives this armchair its charm: the term "Mole" itself has the Portuguese meaning of "soft". Even the legs of the armchair, with their characteristic "carrot" shape which contrasted with the fashion of the time of very thin supports for the seat, are of generous proportions which enhance the beauty of the typical Brazilian woods in which they are made, such as imbuia or Cherry tree. Conceived from some sketches begun in 1957, the Mole armchair found its definitive form in 1961, when Sergio Rodrigues presented it at the Cantù International Furniture Competition, winning first prize. It will then be marketed for many years by the ISA company of Bergamo under the name Sheriff armchair. The Mole armchair is often accompanied by a pouf which makes the seat even more comfortable and also features a version with slightly smaller proportions, called Moleca.
W.106 x D.95 x H.79 cm
Seat Height 43 cm
Ottoman W.81 x D.52 x H.43 cm
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LinBrasil is one of the most famous brands of authentic Brazilian design internationally. The entire production of the brand is dedicated to re-editions of the most famous works of one of the great masters of South American design of the 20th century, the timeless Sergio Rodrigues. Rodrigues' creations bear traces of an unmistakable sign, vintage and exotic at the same time, yet still very modern. Among their main strengths is the extensive use of natural materials and in particular wood: one of the most recognizable aspects of the brand is the use of typical Brazilian essences such as imbuia, lively and colourful, so different from wood Europeans and North Americans who dominate the current design landscape. Among the most recognizable products of the brand, the Mole armchair certainly stands out, a great icon of 20th century Brazilian design.Read more
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Sergio Rodrigues
Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was the most famous and influential of the great noble fathers of Brazilian design. His furnishings have been defined as a perfect embodiment of the spirit of Brazil: they are cheerful and relaxed, illuminated by a playful irony, yet they maintain a strong sense of refined luxury intact. The woods most used by Sergio Rodrigues in the massive structures of his seats are also typically Brazilian, from Jacaranda to Imbuia, warm essences that contribute to the welcoming appearance of his furnishings. All these characteristics are summarized in his most famous creation, the Mole armchair, awarded in 1961 at the IV Cantù International Furniture Competition and part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York. Rodrigues' activity as a designer began in 1955 with the foundation of his brand Oca Industries, active for over twenty years, through which he brought the then pioneering Brazilian design into modernity. Since 2001, his creations have been reissued by the LinBrasil brand, whose entire catalog is entirely dedicated to his work. Furthermore, the Atelier Sergio Rodrigues is still active, even after the death of the founder, and is dedicated to a limited series production of the great master's most sculptural pieces, including the wonderful Chifruda armchair.
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