Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Rosewood Executive Desk, c 1960s, Brazil

This exotic Brazilian Rosewood 'Clara' executive desk by Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1960s, features beautifully grained Jacaranda Rosewood, signature trestle base with four drawers. The drawer faces on this example favor clean lines showing off the gorgeous wood grain versus the more commonly seen round handles. Produced in circa 1960s by OCA Brazil. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was a pioneering Brazilian furniture designer and architect, renowned for integrating architecture, design, and drawing to express Brazil's cultural identity. He graduated in architecture from the National School of Architecture of the University of Brazil in 1951 and soon after founded Móveis Artesanal Paranaense in Curitiba. Rodrigues played a crucial role during Brazil's cultural renaissance of the 1950s and 60s, addressing the need for contemporary Brazilian furniture that suited the tropical climate. His iconic Mole armchair gained international recognition, winning the prestigious Conco