New York gallery Espasso has launched an exhibition celebrating Sergio Rodrigues’ most iconic piece, the ‘Mole’ chair (1957). Photography: Eliseu Cavalcante
Also on show are other significant Rodrigues designs. Photography: Eliseu Cavalcante
‘Mole’ sofa
The 'Mole's' tufted, oversized leather cushion is slung low over a grid of leather straps, which hang hammock-like from a rounded jacaranda frame. Left, 'Mole' armchair. Right, 'Mole' sofa
These include the ‘Mocho’ stool (1954), ‘Oscar’ chair (1956), ‘Diz’ armchair (2002), and ‘Benjamin’ chair (2013), the final piece he designed. Photography: Eliseu Cavalcante
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