Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Modular Living Room Set, c. 1960 Brazil, Signed

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Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Modular Living Room Set, c. 1960 Brazil, Signed

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An impressive 1960s modular set of twenty-one (21) elements of cognac brown patchwork leather sectional living room set by Brazilian Modern designer Percival Lafer, signed with its original 'Lafer S.A.' / 'Made In Brazil' labels underneath each seating element and each back / arm element. The 21 elements are comprised of eight (8) square seat sections, one (1) mirrored coffee / side table section, and twelve (12) seat back / arm elements which can be placed on any side of the square seat sections. You can use these to form an armchair (as seen in photos), a corner seat for a sectional, or if you even really wanted to you can place on all four sides to make something that would resemble a crib like square. Without any of the seat back / arm elements you would have an ottoman. This can allow you to mix and match to any configuration you desire. The photos depict a few different ways to configure but in reality there is much much more. Brazilian Modern is very popular by interior designers and art and design collectors alike. This set is ideal since it is with all original parts and is labelled with original Lafer labels to ensure authenticity and age (approximate years of production). This is a great set to hold onto for long term investment value as it is rare and highly sought after. Percival Lafer's designs have been growing in popularity and demand over the recent years and are continuing in that direction. This set is ideal for those who love patina and light distressing in their leather. Perfect for a casual and laid-back vibe, beautiful cognac color with light to moderate patina, while still retaining design-forward styling and that Brazilian Modern look that is so very hot right now in todays trends. This handsome Percival Lafer eight section modular living room couch table and ottoman set would be a great addition as part of a Classic, contemporary or Mid-Century Modern living room, den, man (or woman!) cave, family room, office or bedroom. They would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a luxe clothing emporium. Use as a modular sectional couch to coffee / side / end table, club lounge chairs, loveseat, settee, side / easy chairs or anything your mind can conjure up with the many possibilities this modular set can provide. And if you get bored with you set up - just change it again whenever you feel the need. MEASUREMENTS: *Without any seat back or arms inserted, the measurements are: H 15.5" x W 27.5" x D 27.5" - this would be considered an "Ottoman" section. *The measurements below are for each square section with a seat back inserted (no arms): H 27" x W 27.5" x D 30" - this would be for a center sofa section *The measurements below are for each square section with a seat back and arm inserted: H 27" x W 30" x D 30" - this would be for a corner sofa section *The measurements below is for the table section: H 14.5" x W 27.5" x D 27.5" CONDITION: Good vintage condition with light to moderate leather patina. One repairable tear on one seating element lower side area which can be covered with seat back / arm.

Creator:
Lafer (Workshop/Studio),Percival Lafer (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 21
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Wood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage condition with light to moderate leather patina to areas, varying from piece to piece. See description for more details.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330223517272

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Percival Lafer

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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