Sergio Rodrigues

A creator of authentically Brazilian furniture, Sérgio was born in Rio de Janeiro into a family of artists and intellectuals, becoming one of the most admirable figures in Brazilian design.

He began his career as a furniture designer in the 1950s in Rio de Janeiro. His most famous creation is the Mole Armchair, from 1957, a symbol of national design, and part of the collection of the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York.

In 1954, he began working as a design consultant for several companies in São Paulo, including Móveis Artesanal Paranaense.

In 1955 he created OCA, a benchmark in modern furniture. His production was committed to Brazilian values and materials.

In 1963, he created the company Meia Pataca, aiming to sell mass-produced furniture at affordable prices, which remained in the market until 1968.

He also produced many pieces of furniture for the creation of Brasília.

For over 45 years, the company produced furniture in the following lines: residences, offices, hotels, and gardens, bringing its creativity and brilliance to the furniture world by expressing national identity through its creations.