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SERGIO RODRIGUES, Eleh bench for OCA

Designed by the Brazilian hardwood virtuoso Sérgio Rodrigues and produced by OCA in the 1960s, the Eleh side table or bench is an absolute beauty. The bench was originally conceived for Oscar Niemeyer's iconic Manchete building, home to Bloch Enterprises, a leading figure in Brazil's communications industry at the time. Its construction features an imbuia veneer-covered wood box and robust solid wood legs. The seamless integration of metal buttons, connecting the legs with the seating part, adds a detailed touch to his design.

This piece stands in a good, original condition, ready to grace any space.

h x w x d: 43 x 217 x 72 cm / weight: 52 kg

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13,900.00 €
excluding shipping cost

About Sergio Rodrigues

Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was born in Rio de Janeiro and initially pursued architecture before delving into decoration and design. In 1953, he joined the Moveis Artesanal studio of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, departing due to Eisler's reluctance to produce one of his designs, citing Rodrigues' lack of future in design. Undeterred, Rodrigues emerged as a leading figure in design, earning accolades such as the Concorso Internazionale del Mobile in 1961. Known for his deep commitment to showcasing Brazil's cultural richness, especially that of indigenous populations, he established his own workshop in 1955, named 'OCA'. Inspired by these communities, Rodrigues envisioned a holistic approach to furniture design, harmonizing with nature in a symbiotic relationship of space and form.

Together with Joaquim Tenreiro and José Zanine Caldas, Rodrigues pioneered the transformation of Brazilian design into industrial design, gaining international recognition. Embracing traditional materials like leather, wood and rattan, he infused his projects with a distinct Brazilian identity. Renowned for his use woods such as jacaranda, peroba and imbuia, Rodrigues crafted iconic pieces, including the celebrated Mole armchair characterized by jacaranda and leather straps supporting upholstered cushions, capturing the essence of Brazilian lifestyle. Rodrigues also contributed to prestigious architectural projects such as the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, Brasília University and the National Theater in Brasília, collaborating closely with renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer as his preferred interior designer for Brasilia's iconic buildings.