Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cart with Removable Trays, 1960s - Lot 298A

Description

This bar cart, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960s, demonstrates the designer’s ability to elevate auxiliary furniture through thoughtful construction and material intelligence. Crafted entirely from Jacaranda rosewood, the cart displays expressive grain and finely executed edge detailing characteristic of Brazilian craftsmanship.

The piece features two removable white Formica trays, reflecting mid-century experimentation with modern materials and surfaces. Four original chrome wheels provide mobility while reinforcing the cart’s modernist identity. The sculpted handle subtly recalls Rodrigues’ iconic Cantu chair, situating the piece within his broader design vocabulary.

Recently refinished in Brazil, the cart retains minor age marks consistent with authentic mid-century production. It represents Brazilian Modernism applied to everyday rituals, where function, elegance, and structure coexist seamlessly.