Internationally recognized as one of Brazil's most influential modern designers, Rodrigues' most famous project is undoubtedly the Mole armchair (1957), which won first prize at the 1961 International Furniture Competition in Italy. Produced by ISA in Italy, the armchair was sold worldwide under the name Sheriff.
Biography
He studied at the National School of Architecture in Rio de Janeiro. After graduating in 1952, Rodrigues concentrated more on furniture design and, in partnership with the Hauner brothers, Italian designers, he opened Moveis Artesanal Paranaense, the first modern art and furniture store in Curitiba.
In 1955, he founded Oca, an Ipanema-based brand focused on the development of modern Brazilian furniture. He remained with the company until 1968. Between 1963 and 1968, Rodrigues also worked at Meia-Pataca, a design company specializing in mass production and affordable furniture.
Rodrigues' work defends Brazilian identity, often drawing inspiration from traditional forms and using indigenous materials such as Peroba, Jacaranda and Imbuia woods.
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