Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & Floating Drawers by Sergio Rodrigues Brazil

This Brazilian Modern Desk designed by Sergio Rodrigues is absolute stunning!

The structure has straight lines and is entirely made in solid Brazilian Rosewood (As known as Jacaranda) and white Formica on top. The Formica is new, and the wood has been refinished displaying colorful veins in the front, back and sides.

This mid-century gem would look great in any midcentury modern, or postmodern type environment and the iconic design and size will make of this desk an absolute must in everyone’s mid modern century collection.

For the history buffs here, it goes…Sergio Rodrigues started working in the 1950’s when the foundations of modern Brazilian architecture where already laid out, yet furniture design was still nascent. Rodrigues set himself to the task of designing furniture that was both truly Brazilian and modernist at the same time. Over the course of his career, he accomplished this task by defining a robust, modern, and pure language reflected in his work.

About Brazilian rosewood, also called Jacaranda, is perhaps one of the most beautiful woods in the world. It is regarded as one of the finest tone woods; hard, stiff, and highly resonant with a glass-like ring that sustains; it has a floral scent, like roses, thus the name.

However, extensive overlogging over the past three centuries has virtually eliminated this tree from the Brazilian forests, so that today it is not supposed to be logged. The only material that can be sold legally is old stock. By owning a vintage piece made of old Jacaranda, you’re not only getting a beautiful collectible but also helping this species to recuperate.

The last pictures showcase the original state of the desk and the following literature:
• Copy of Oca’s manufacture manual showcasing the actual Rangel model
• Sergio Rodrigues book
• Vintage publication from Modulo magazine

Dimensions: H75, W120, D60 (cm) H29.5, W47.2, D23.6 (inches).