Percival Lafer Furniture
Brazilian, b. 1936
When it comes to mid-century furniture, the innovative work of the Brazilian Modernists has often been overlooked, including the designs of prolific maker Percival Lafer. Lafer studied architecture at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. After he graduated, his father passed away suddenly, leaving a furniture business that Lafer took over with his brothers.
Taking up the mantle, Lafer made the jump from architecture to furniture design in 1961, putting a focus on thoughtfully designed pieces available at affordable prices. That year, Lafer introduced his supremely popular MP-1 chair, a plush piece of furniture made with iron and wood that he has riffed on throughout his entire career.
The silhouettes of Lafer lounge chairs, armchairs and other seating were distinct from streamlined American and European mid-century modernism, taking on casual, puffed forms thanks to his use of polyurethane layers as padding. He combined such contemporary industrial materials with local natural ones, namely Brazilian hardwoods, which delighted customers around the world as Lafer became one of the country’s leading exporters of furniture.
Lafer has continued to design furniture throughout his career, branching into sofas, tables and lighting. He was at the forefront of mechanical furniture movements, debuting the MP-7 sofa, which could turn into a twin bed, in 1965, the first such piece on the market. One of his most intriguing projects was the MP Lafer, a two-seat fiberglass roadster designed to emulate British sports cars. Some 4,300 units were produced over its 16-year manufacturing run in the ’70s and ’80s, with several ending up in the collections of major car museums.
Still, Lafer’s biggest claim to fame is his seating, which he continues to design, drawing inspiration from modern shapes and local materials. In 2017, a retrospective of his work was organized as part of the São Paulo Design Weekend.
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Creator: Percival Lafer
Rosewood & Cognac Leather Mp-163 "Earth Chair" & Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth Chair" model is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Percival Lafer Sofa in Dark Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous, rare Percival Lafer sofa made by Lafer S.A. in Sao Paolo, Brazil in dark chocolate brown leather. The front feet are rounded leather and the back legs are wheels, which are...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Wonderful Percival Lafer "S-1" Leather Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather S-1 lounge chair. Lafer's S-1 design features Brazilian exoticness paired with Scandinavian sensibility. Of Lafer's designs, the S-1 i...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Brazilian Modular Leather Sofa/Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Set of three adjustable armrest sofa/chairs, fully reupholstered in gradient grey tonal leather. E...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern sofa made of Walnut wood and still with the original faux leather upholstery.
Dimensions:
L219cm/ 7ft
Seat Depth 50cm/19.7 inches
H69cm/26.75 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather 3-seater S-1 sofa. The S-1 design features Brazilian exoticness paired with Scandinavian sensibility. Of Lafer's designs, the S-1 is a...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-97 Armchair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Washington, DC
The MP-97 armchair from Percival Lafer offers a very distinctive style, yet is also very comfortable. The designer took advantage of newly available technology to create different fo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer - MP-85 , 2 Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Brazil 1971
By Percival Lafer
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
After graduating in architecture from Mackenzie University in São Paulo, Percival Lafer took over his father's furniture company, The Co. Lafer, and his motto from day one was innova...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Percival Lafer Brazilian Cocktail Coffee Table, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cocktail table designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s.
This iconic coffee table is one of Lafer's most famous designs and was made of various tropical hardwood including rosewood, teak and jacaranda in different heights and lengths to create a brutalist design.
It's also easy to set up anywhere in your living room and with a simple folding mechanism that also allows it to be stored away easily.
We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a set of Milo Baughman cantilevered chrome bar stools as well as a stunning Joaquim Tenreiro jacaranda...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Modular Seating
By Percival Lafer
Located in St Louis Park, MN
C. 1970
Impressive modular set by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer circa 1970s. This set contains 11 pieces of cognac leather patchwork.
Manufactured by Lafer S.A. Ind. Com., ...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-79 Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in St Louis Park, MN
C. 1970s
Percival Lafer was one of the most prolific designers of the Brazilian midcentury period.
The tufted camel leather cushion sits on sturdy leather straps, which are attache...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Adjustable Lounge Chair MP, Brazil, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped adjustable lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by MP Lafer, Brazil 1970s. This unusual, puffy shaped lounge chair has very nice characteristic l...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
Above average condition and structurally sound. Wood is in very good con...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Brazilian sofa by Percival Lafer model MP097 Wool upholstery
By Percival Lafer
Located in Zandhoven, BE
This Percival Lafer MP097 is in excellent condition and was reupholstered in a high quality wool upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1960s - New Leather Upholstery
Category
1960s Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer of Brazil, circa 1970s. Dark chocolate brown leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Sofa 'MP-41' in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-41 sofa, a quintessential piece by the renowned designer Percival Lafer, is a masterstroke of Brazilian mid-century design. Lafer, widely celebrated for his innovative and dis...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer, wood and leather, Brazil, 1960S
By Percival Lafer
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century Modern MP-091 3-seater sofa by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian Jacaranda wood and upholstered in original cognac leather. Brazil, 1960s
One of the most original and...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Percival Lafer midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs. Thick soft tan patchwork leather - modular design these (2) units can be used separated or pushed toget...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Coffee Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
This coffee table is fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative and modern designs. One of his most iconic creations is the Percival Lafer folding table, which was first introduced in the 1970s. Coming in a number of sizes, this is the large coffee table.
The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile functional pieces of furniture that can be used in a variety of settings. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to move, with a simple folding mechanism that allows it to be set up or stored away quickly and easily.
The table features a sleek and minimalist design, with a rosewood parquette type design that featured different pieces of rosewood arranged at different heights, creating an uneven, heavily textured, almost brutalist look-- topped with glass. This eye catching design is one of his most iconic designs.
A wonderful piece that can be easily folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables together to have a larger functional coffee table. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a Sergio Rodrigues sofa as well as a Jorge Zalszupin mesa...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Percival Lafer Sculptural Brazilian Brutalist Jacaranda Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage coffee table designed by Percival Lafer. Features a continuous mixed wood pattern of rosewood, mahogany, jacaranda, and teak with offset varying levels that is sure to make a...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Previously reupholstered in white leather. Rosewood frames. Foam is hard.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood and Patchwork Copper Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this jacaranda rosewood coffee table features a bold rectangular frame with exposed hardware. The top is crafted of beautifully patina...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Brazilian Smoked Glass Tables by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Table by Percival Lafer made of Jacaranda wood. Made in Brazil, smoked glass top.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass
Percival Lafer MP-81 Coffee Table Red Snakeskin Embossed Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rosewood coffee table from the MP-81 seating and table collection by famed Brazilian furniture designer Percival Lafer.
The coffee table is typically a glass top. Our par...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Metal
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These very rare and documented set of Percival Lafer 'MP-75' lounge chairs, designed and produced in the 1970s. This rare set of four (4) lounge chairs which feature Brazilian Rosewo...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Poltrona reclinabile vintage anni '70/'80, di Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Manzano, IT
Poltrona reclinabile vintage anni '70/'80, di Percival Lafer
Stile
Vintage
Periodo di progettazione
Dal 1970 al 1979
Periodo di produzione
Dal 1970 al 1979
Anno di produzione
1970
P...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Sofa MP-131 in Jatobá Wood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Step into a realm of timeless design and sophistication with the 'MP-131' sofa, an iconic creation by the renowned Brazilian designer, Percival Lafer. Designed in the 1960s, this mas...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Faux Leather
Rare "MP - 141" Modular Set With Ottoman and Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, this exceptional, rare, and captivating sofa stands as a testament to rarity and beauty. Its modular design boasts a remarkable feature: retractable arm supports that seamlessly integrate functionality with aesthetics. Through a simple lowering mechanism, the arms elegantly vanish, enabling the individual modules to harmoniously align. Conversely, by elevating the arms situated at the end modules, the ensemble transforms, exuding the classic charm of a traditional sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Cocktail Tables, a Pair, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
These cocktail tables are fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative and modern designs. One of his most iconic creations is the Percival Lafer folding table, which was first introduced in the 1970s.
The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile functional pieces of furniture that can be used in a variety of settings. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to move, with a simple folding mechanism that allows it to be set up or stored away quickly and easily.
The table features a sleek and minimalist design, with a rosewood parquette type design that featured different pieces of rosewood arranged at different heights, creating an uneven, heavily textured, almost brutalist look-- topped with glass. This eye catching design is one of his most iconic designs.
A wonderful piece that can be easily folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables together to have a larger functional coffee table. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a Sergio Rodrigues sofa as well as a Jorge Zalszupin mesa...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1970s Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern side tables. The deep red hue rosewood bases support a rich smoked glass table top. Both of the tables bear the “Lafer” label. ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Stunning Percival Lafer sofa set in original black leather - Lafer S.A. - Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare, complete & matching set from its first owner. 6 pieces.
Designed by Percival Lafer & produced by LAFER S.A. - São Paulo Brazil.
The complete set was labeled. Only c...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries
circa 1970s
Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood
28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Pair Rosewood Smoked glass end tables by Percival Lafer Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rosewood end tables designed by Percival Lafer. Made in Brazil. 1960s. Smoked glass and rosewood tables. Labeled Lafer Made in Brazil. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Sold as a pai...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Smoked Glass
MP97 Couch by Percival Lafer - Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Percival Lafer, a distinguished master of contemporary Brazilian furniture renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the esteemed Brazilian Modernist movement. Celebrated for his exquisite chair and sofa creations, Lafer seamlessly intertwines sleek, low-profile hardwood frameworks with sumptuous, opulent leatherette upholstery.
Among his distinguished works, the Sofa MP-97 stands as a testament to Lafer's ingenuity. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this captivating piece features a gorgeous caramel leatherette upholstery gracefully enveloping a hardwood frame. To accentuate its allure further, we have meticulously incorporated new straps, adding a touch of distinctive character.
Impeccably handcrafted in Brazil under the Lafer MP...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Hardwood and Marble by Percival Lafer, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating mid-century Brazilian modern side table, expertly crafted by Percival Lafer in the 1970s, and available for purchase today! This remarkable side table sho...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Marble
Percival Lafer Yellow Leather 2 Seat Sofa, circa 1960
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Percival Lafer & produced by LAFER in São Paulo, this 1960s sofa is a fantastic example of Brazilian mid-century design.
Featuring a boxy silhouette, the so...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Brazilian Mp-5 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-5 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises an iron structure covered with golden Caviuna wood and an inde...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
Midcentury Sofa MP-13 by Percival Lafer in Hardwood & Beige Leather, 1967 Brasil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern sofa, model MP-13, designed by Percival Lafer in Hardwood and Beige Italian leather, 1960s is nothing less...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in cognac leather, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible cognac leather three seater sofa by Percival Lafer, model MP-97.
This beautiful sofa is made of a Brazilian hardwood frame with saddle leather straps and a cognac leather...
Category
1960s Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sofa by Percival Lafer with rosewood frame and black leather.
Signature sling shape with headrest and straps.
Matching sofa and settee available....
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Brazilian Mahogany Sling Chairs and Ottoman Set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of mid-century Brazilian Mahogany lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970 Brazil. The chairs are crafted of solid Braz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer Coffee Long Coffee Table, c. 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deland, FL
This extraordinary Mid-Century Modern mosaic coffee table was designed by the renowned Brazilian designer Percival Lafer circa 1970. This table is constructed of an exotic mixture of...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-091 Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'MP-091' side table made from solid Brazilian jacaranda rosewood with a smoked glass top by Percival Lafer.
*Currently 4 matching tables available. Buyer will receive tab...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Rosewood Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Very good condition Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer end table and coffee table set. Vintage 1970s. Stamped "Made in Brazil" on each piece. Sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood base wi...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Midcentury Armchairs MP-13 by Percival Lafer in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian armchair set, model MP-13, designed by Percival Lafer in Hardwood and Beige Italian leather, 1960s is nothing less than fabulous!
The super comfy armchairs feature a Brazilian rosewood (known as Jacaranda) base with four legs. The structure is upholstered in Italian Beige leather and has rosewood, steel finishes and leather buttons. The loose cushions around the arms give the piece a super inviting look.
The entire MP-13 set, two armchairs and sofa, is showcased in our gallery next to a Giuseppe Scapinelli coffee table looking simply spectacular (image).
Renovation for the entire set took almost 5 months. While the piece was intact from a structure point of view, we disassembled the pieces and strengthened the wood structure. In parallel, the metal was refinished removing all the rust. Then, the upholsterer started the hand stitching process of the italian leather, resulting in what you’re seeing in the pictures.
This set would look wonderful in any Mid-Century Modern, modern or contemporary environment.
Literature: Percival Lafer book & Vintage Publications...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
"MP-43 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The rare MP-43 armchair, made of Brazilian hardwood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative production of designer and architect Percival Lafer.
With its chro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Wood
Percival Lafer Copper Patchwork and Rosewood End Tables 1970s, 'Signed'
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One incredible pair of Percival Lafer copper patchwork with solid rosewood frames end tables 1970s (Signed with Lafer MP Made in Brazil label). These Braz...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
S...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
MP-91 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-91 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brazilian rosewood tan leather upholstery foot stools benches.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Whitstable, GB
A rare model of armchair by Percival Lafer, our stunning pair of MP-51 have their structure entirely made out of solid Jatobá wood - Brazilian cherry.
The seat base has been redone with new natural leather straps. These straps are part of the overall aesthetics of the piece.
The wood on both chairs has been sanded and matt varnished, revealing the beautiful colour and grain of Jatobá. The wood surfaces look stunning.
The chairs have a new brown natural leather upholstery, done in Brazil.
These MP51 are very comfortable, and ours are in excellent condition.
We have two chairs available.
A common trait amongst Lafer pieces is that they are very comfortable and also unique: they have a hard-achieved simplicity about them.
Lafer studied architecture at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. After he graduated, his father passed away suddenly, leaving a furniture business that Lafer took over with his brothers.
Lafer then made the jump from architecture to furniture design in 1961, putting a focus on thoughtfully designed pieces available at affordable prices. In the same year he introduced the amazing MP-1 chair, a plush piece of furniture made with iron and wood- and since then has had a prolific career.
The silhouettes of his lounge chairs, armchairs and other seating were were a step away from the streamlined American and European mid-century modernism being designed at the time, taking on casual, puffed forms thanks to the use of polyurethane layers as padding. He combined such contemporary industrial materials with local natural ones, namely Brazilian hardwoods, which delighted customers around the world as Lafer became one of the country’s leading exporters of furniture.
Lafer has continued to design furniture throughout his career, branching into sofas, tables and lighting. He was at the forefront of mechanical furniture movements, debuting the MP-7 sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rosewood and Laminate Top Side Tables by Percival Lafer, a Pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this vintage set of side tables made by Percival Lafer. One of the tables still has its original tag, also top is a textured lam...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Craft Lounge Chairs, Percival Lounge Chairs, Black Leather and Walnut
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, leather
These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expert...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern End Table in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This alluring end table, designed by the incomparable Percival Lafer, is the epitome of Brazilian minimalism for which Lafer and his furniture company are regar...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Percival Lafer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Percival Lafer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Percival Lafer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 167 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Percival Lafer were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Sergio Rodrigues, Móveis Cimo, and Geraldo de Barros. Prices for Percival Lafer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,423.
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- What is Percival Lafer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Percival Lafer is a leading contemporary Brazilian furniture designer most famous for his Mid-Century Modern sofas and chairs constructed with hardwood and luxurious leather. Lafer is a pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. On 1stDibs, find authentic Percival Lafer furniture from top sellers.
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