Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern pair of white upholstery and Brazilian Jatoba wood lounge chairs made
Fabric, Wood
Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs Produced by Lafer S.A. in a beautiful honey suede
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
$3,295 / set
H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 34.25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Style of Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural solid oak lounge chairs with all new fabric by Knoll
Fabric, Oak
MP-41 Lounge Chairs Set by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Wien, AT
The MP-41 armchair by Percival Lafer demonstrates a precise balance of craftsmanship and structural
Leather, Wood
$3,500
H 33 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in mahogany which are either by
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
MP-141 Brazilian Leather Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Brazil. Full leather construction, reupholstered. Arms are movable up and down.
Leather
$9,500 / set
H 28 in W 31.75 in D 31.75 in
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
Leather
1960s Brazilian Wood and Leather MP81 Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
A true icon of Brazilian modernism, this Percival Lafer MP81 lounge chair stands among the most
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-Series Lounge Chairs, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oceanside, US
leather, enhancing their authentic mid-century character. Each chair retains its original Lafer tag
Suede, Jacaranda
Percival Lafer MP-13 Chair and Ottoman, Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful chair and ottoman were designed by Percival Lafer. Percival Lafer(1936-) is a
Wood
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather “MP-115” Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
. Introducing the Percival Lafer MP115 Modular Sofa/Chairs – one of the most rare Lafer designs. This remarkable
Leather
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 31 in D 32.5 in
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
Leather, Rosewood
$3,313Sale Price|49% Off
H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 35.83 in
Percival Lafer Suede Earth Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1970s Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Debrecen, HU
, preserving the original design while ensuring a fresh and flawless appearance. Percival Lafer's works are
Chrome
$8,000
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 39.38 in
Brazilian Modern "Pony" Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
comfortable chair like this could be styled into any home interior. Percival Lafer is a contemporary
Metal, Iron
$15,000 / set
H 33 in W 30 in D 35 in
MP-163 “Earth” Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Mohair & Chrome, Percival Lafer, 1976
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
known as the “Earth” chair—captures Percival Lafer’s singular ability to reconcile sculptural softness
Chrome
$5,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Percival Lafer Rosewood & Black Suede Dining Chairs, set of 4, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Percival Lafer Rosewood & Black Suede Dining Chairs, set of 4, Brazil. Chairs have been restored
Suede, Rosewood
$12,075 / item
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of armchairs, created in the 1970s by the designer Percival Lafer is extremely
Wood, Foam
$8,500 / set
H 24 in W 12 in D 16 in
Brazilian Modern Set of 4 Chairs in Hardwood, Metal & Chenille, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the iconic “Contempo” chairs, designed by the renowned Percival Lafer in 1977. These
Metal
$32,000
H 29.34 in W 38.47 in D 37.8 in
Vintage MP-111 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
. Materials: Solid Jatoba wood, Leather Dimensions: Chair: H 29.34 in. x W 38.47 in. x D 37.80 in. / SH
Leather
$12,400Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
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
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century
Leather, Walnut
$5,830
H 39.4 in W 33.5 in D 39.4 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s, is nothing less than gorgeous! This mid-century
Iron
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
Leather, Hardwood
$4,500 / set
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Pervical Lafer Style Chrome Lounge Chairs Midcentury Danish
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Percival Lafer style chrome base lounge chairs. These stylish chairs have thick bent
Steel, Chrome
$8,995 / set
H 28 in W 27 in D 41.5 in
Pair of 1973 Percival Lafer MP-116 Lounge Chairs in Tan Leather
By Sergio Rodrigues, De Sede, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A rare and thoroughly documented pair of Percival Lafer MP-116 modular lounge chairs, produced in
Leather, Fruitwood
$3,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.25 in W 80.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Percival Lafer Mp-129 Rosewood Couch and Lounge Chair Set Rare
By Percival Lafer
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very rare opportunity to buy the couch and chair for a fraction of the price because the
Rosewood
$5,100
H 13.78 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
'MP-105' Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The center table by Percival Lafer, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, is a classic example
Glass, Hardwood
$8,820
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
chairs offer both comfort and style. Architect and designer Percival Lafer believed that a piece of
Wood
"MP-13" Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer — Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
. Percival Lafer, the architect and designer behind this masterpiece, believed that design should not be
Chrome, Iron
$22,000 / set
H 67 in W 85 in D 83 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s The MP-97 chair by Percival
Leather, Wood
$12,427 / set
H 27.17 in W 36.23 in D 35.04 in
Lounge Chairs “MP-41” by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, 1970s, Set of 2
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brown leather and wood lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, model MP-41. Seat height: 43 cm
Leather, Wood
$6,995 / item
H 28 in W 27 in D 41.5 in
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair, Brazil 1970s Rare Set of 4 available
By De Sede, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mid-century modular seating. A single unit makes a striking lounge chair with its sculptural massing
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid Century Brutalist Danish Pine and Leather Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lutz, FL
Brazilian Mid Century and Brutalist designs such as those by Percival Lafer. This unique and likely custom
Leather, Canvas, Pine
$5,925Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
Pair of Percival Lafer Leather lounge chairs (Sofa and Loveseat also available)
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare pair of Percival Lafer Lounge chairs. The set is upholstered in a brown leather
Leather
$8,175Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 32 in W 80 in D 36 in
Percival Lafer 3 Seat Brown Leather Sofa and Loveseat (lounge chairs available)
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare Percival Lafer sofa and loveseat. Its comprised of a 3 seat sofa and a 2 seat
Leather
MP-81 2-seater Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Wien, AT
The MP-81 sofa by Percival Lafer, designed in the 1970s, is an exceptional and incredibly rare two
Leather, Wood
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 80 in D 24 in
Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa
Leather
$13,990 / set
H 28 in W 27 in D 41.5 in
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Unit Set, Dark Leather, Brazil, 1973
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, De Sede
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A rare and beautifully preserved pair of Percival Lafer MP-116 modular lounge units, produced in
Leather, Fruitwood
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Percival Lounge Chairs, Black Leather and Walnut
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century
Leather, Walnut
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 78.5 in D 32.5 in
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
Leather, Rosewood
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
Steel
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival
Leather, Walnut
$21,185
H 35 in W 73.5 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Leather Sofas and Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer Brazil, 1970s
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofas by Percival Lafer Brazil, 1970s Original seating group by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Leather, Cherry
Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist tufted sofa in brown aniline leather designed by Percival Lafer. Constructed with molded
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
$28,500 / set
H 27.17 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by
Leather, Foam, Cedar
$28,500 / set
H 27.17 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by
Leather, Foam, Cedar
$28,500 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 29.41 in
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by
Leather, Foam, Wood
$28,500 / set
H 27.17 in W 33.08 in D 32.29 in
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by
Leather, Foam, Cedar
$30,800 / set
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 29.41 in
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by
Leather, Foam, Wood
$16,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 34.65 in
MP-113 Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Faux Leather, Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exceptionally preserved MP-113 lounge chair with matching ottoman by Percival Lafer
Faux Leather, Foam
Rosewood and Lacquered Copper Side Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lacquered copper patchwork mosaic side table designed by Percival Lafer. Base made of Brazilian
Copper
Rosewood and Lacquered Copper Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lacquered copper patchwork mosaic coffee table designed by Percival Lafer. Base made of Brazilian
Copper
$5,100 / set
H 13.75 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
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
Glass, Rosewood
$17,500 / set
H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer Leather Patchwork Modular Sofas ca' 1960's Living Room
By Percival Lafer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of six (6) seats and six (6) back rests by Percival Lafer. Brazil, ca' 1960's imported
Leather
$12,300 / item
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 34.65 in
Lounge Chairs 'MP-81' by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
MP-81 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, designed in the 1970s, exemplary pieces of Brazilian mid
Leather, Walnut
$4,750Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 28.5 in W 30.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
along with a set of Percival Lafer fiberglass sofa and club chairs from the same home giving thought
Fiberglass
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair Mid century Brazilian Modern Leather Ivory wood Safari Sling lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Brazilian modern Thonart leather sling with Ivory wood Safari Sling Lounge
Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP-131 Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oakland, CA
Uncommon MP-131 lounge chair, designed by celebrated Brazilian designer, Percival Lafer. Made in
Leather, Jacaranda
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
These classic Brazilian modern armchairs by Percival Lafer are being sold for their stunning
Leather, Rosewood
MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning MP-51 lounge chair by Percival Lafer. In great original vintage condition with original
Jacaranda
Percival Lafer Tufted Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Lafer Mid-Century rosewood and tufted black leather lounge chair with ottoman Origin
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer, MP-87 Lounge Chair, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Barra Funda, SP
This mp-87 lounge chair was designed in the 70s by the master Percival Lafer, besides being a rare
Metal
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 34.65 in D 35.83 in
Percival Lafer MP43 Lounge Chair with Headrest & Footstool.
By Percival Lafer
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The MP-41 was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960’s, Brazil. This chair features a solid dark
Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP-091 Lougers
By Percival Lafer
Located in Newburgh, NY
An all original pair of MP-091 loungers by Percival Lafer in Brazilian cherry and completely
Leather
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Brazilian Earth Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, 1970s
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Warsaw, PL
Brazilian furniture maker Percival Lafer has produced some of the most coveted South American
Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Percival Lafer style lounge chair with leather cushion on solid rosewood frame.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with
Suede, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 36 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Percival Lafer MP-167 Brazilian Lounge Chair In Original Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tall back jatoba wood lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer, in original brown leather, Brazil
Leather
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in
Percival Lafer 1970s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Jacaranda and Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Milan, IT
A Percival Lafer 1970s classic pair of leather an Jacaranda lounge chairs produced by Lafer
Jacaranda
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
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chair, 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Barra Funda, SP
The MP-97 armchair from Percival Lafer offers a very distinctive style, yet is also very
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare Percival Lafer Chair in Dark Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous, rare Percival Lafer armchair made by Lafer S.A. in Sao Paolo, Brazil in dark chocolate
Leather
Percival Lafer Large Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and Pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 31.89 in D 74.81 in
Percival Lafer Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design Leather Living Room Set 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Hamburg, DE
the same as the one of Percival Lafers famous design object the „ Earth Chair " Measurements: 3
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Percival Lafer Brazilian Lounge Chair Late 1950s Jacaranda Leather Olivegreen
By Percival Lafer
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Super comfortable Brazilian lounge chair by designer Percival Lafer. Late 1950, jacaranda wood and
Leather, Jacaranda
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 29.34 in
Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "Earth Chair" Set Armchair and Ottoman, 1976
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Percival Lafer midcentury Brazilian "Earth Chair" set armchair and ottoman, 1976. Known
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Great Five-Piece Lounge Set by Percival Lafer for Lafer S.A.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Brazilian lounge set designed by Percival Lafer. The leather has a very nice soft feel and a warm patina
Slate
Ajustable Percival Lafer lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W34 D37 H26 SW20 SD25 SH14 AH19 Vintage Percival Lafer lounge chairs and ottoman in patchwork
Leather
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 35.83 in
Percival Lafer Mp97 Brown Leather Armchair in Jatoba Wood with Rosewood Finish
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Percival Lafer, Brazilian, 1970s. CITES Papers for chair available for selling to the US. Item has
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Princeton, NJ
rosewood. Needs new glass top. Matching lounge chairs by Percival Lafer available in separate listing.
Jacaranda
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 33.86 in
Large Brutalist Midcentury Rosewood and Leather 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
playfulness that is characteristic in designs by Percival Lafer or Sergio Rodrigues. Both armrests are curved
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 33.86 in
Brazilian Vintage Lounge Chair in New Brown Leather on a Jacaranda Frame
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
playfulness that is characteristic in designs by Percival Lafer or Sergio Rodrigues, yet designer unknown
Leather, Jacaranda
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 33.86 in
Brazilian Vintage Lounge Chair in Beige Mohair Velvet on a Jacaranda Frame 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
characteristic in designs by Percival Lafer or Sergio Rodrigues, yet designer unknown. This piece, from which
Leather, Jacaranda
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 82.68 in D 32.29 in
Large Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Mohair Sofa, 1960s Brazilian Design
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Brazilian playfulness that is characteristic in designs by Percival Lafer or Sergio Rodrigues, yet designer
Rosewood, Mohair
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Luciano Frigerio Attributed Lounge Chairs Pair and Ottoman Suede Leather, Italy
By Luciano Frigerio, De Sede, Percival Lafer
Located in Vienna, AT
Luciano Frigerio attributed lounge chairs pair and ottoman suede leather, Italy, 1970s.
Suede, Wood
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 35.44 in
Lounge Chair in Leather and Jacaranda Rosewood in Style of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
. This piece has characteristics from the designs by Percival Lafer or Sergio Rodrigues. Yet designer so
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
60s Brazilian brutalist patched leather lounge fauteuil with hocker
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
the chair is in the style of modern mid-century designers like Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer and Sergio
Leather, Teak
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair, Mid-20th Century, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer. Recently reupholstered with the suede-touch fabric. The
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Percival Lafer super comfortable Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made of Brazilian mahogany and
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer “Earth Lounge” Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Possibly one of the most comfortable chairs or lounges I’ve ever experienced. Designed by Percival
Chrome
Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Percival Lafer lounge chairs model MP-091. Original caramel leather on Brazilian cherrywood frames
Leather, Cherry
A Mid Century Pair of Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs w/Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of Percival Lafer earthen leather and chrome lounge chairs with matching ottoman
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs, Ottoman, Brazilian Rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer lounge chairs, Ottoman, Brazilian Rosewood Very rare distressed
Leather, Rosewood
Lounge Chair, Percival Lafer, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Percival Lafer was one of the very few Brazilian designers that even during the 1950s and 1960s was
Leather, Jacaranda
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of unusual leather lounge chairs by Percival Lafer by Brazil Industries. Rosy brown leather is
Leather
Percival Lafer "MP-97" Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Percival Lafer MP-97 lounge chair with lush grey shearling upholstery. The chair is composed of
Fur, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1958
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic comfortable lounge chair designed and made by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1958. This lounge
Leather, Rosewood
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H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 29.14 in
Lounge Chair MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed and produced in 1970 by the master Percival Lafer, this piece has a striking and
Steel
Percival Lafer Style Mid Century Modern Orb Chair, Brazil 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful orb chair attributed to Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. The chair has wonderful
Set of Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Antwerp, BE
leather, this idiosyncratic design by Percival Lafer is visually rich and a comfortable easy chair
Percival Lafer MP-129 Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer in wonderful all original condition. Features a
Leather
Percival Lafer “MP-117” Chairs, a pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Brazil in excellent restored condition. Both have been reupholstered in Maharam leather but feature their original wooden frames. There are some minor scuffs and some gener...
Leather, Wood
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H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 29.14 in
MP-163 Steel Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Beautiful and unique, the MP-163 armchair, created by Percival Lafer, has its structure made in
Steel
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, Brazil. Both chairs have been fully reupholstered but feature the original finish on the
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
including minor scuffs, a crack on one chair, and losses to the finish. The leather also has wear
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-41 Chairs, a pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s featuring restored cushions and new leather on the original hardwood frames. They are incredibly comfortable and will easily last another lifetime. The frames are in their o...
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Leather Recliner Ergonomic Swivel Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in West Hartford, CT
Hallmarked Lafer brown leather swivel chair with retractable footrest which remain totally
Chrome
Pair of Percival Lafer Leather Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of leather lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer. Leather skin upholstery with exposed
Leather, Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 29.93 in
Rare MP-75 Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This rare lounge chair was designed and produced in 1970 by the master Percival Lafer, this piece
Fabric, Foam
Percival Lafer MP-81
By Percival Lafer
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of MP-81 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, Brasil.
Leather, Wood
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H 27.25 in W 38 in D 36 in
Mid Century Percival Lafer Sling Chair Style in buttery cognac , 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning leather armchair in manner of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Featuring a solid wood
Leather, Oak
Percival Lafer MP-211 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning Percival Lafer chair and ottoman. Model MP-211 in orange leather with a wood frame. Very
Leather
Percival Lafer MP1 lounge chairs Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel
Metal
Pair of Percival Lafer Leather Chairs, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Hamburg, PA
An excellent pair of Percival Lafer leather chairs. Constructed of jacaranda mahogany and soft
Leather, Jacaranda, Mahogany
$2,307
H 38 in Dm 13.39 in
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This midcentury pendant light, attributed to Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Italian midcentury lighting design. The use of copper as the primary material for the structure o...
Metal, Copper
$1,150 / item
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$3,120Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
Wood
$6,100 / item
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Outdoor Lounge Chair 'Maca' in Burnt Wood by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Lounge Chair Maca by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Solid oak or cedar / Burnt wood or natural Suitable for outdoor use Each piece is made to order and hand...
Oak, Cedar
Il Poltrone Lounge Chair by Comfort, Dark Gray Leather, 1973
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli, Comfort, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Il Poltrone lounge chair as part of the i Potoni 175 series designed by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli. Dark gray leather with steel gray molded acrylic base. Supremely comfortable. V...
Leather, Acrylic
$2,300 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
Calcatta Viola Marble-Topped & Walnut Base Side Table by Mary Ratcliffe Studio
By Mary Ratcliffe
Located in Toronto, ON
Designed to be the perfect, round accent to (almost) any room, our Axel side table is available as a solid wood or marble-topped piece. Coming in a variety of wood and stone finishes...
Marble
$4,734 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$2,106 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Arne Norell & Sven Ellekaer Armchair for Coja Sweden 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Paris, IDF
Comfortable armchair designed by Arne Norell for Coja, made in the 1960s. in Sweden. Black leather padded cushions draped in a dark stained wooden frame. Good original condition
Leather, Wood
1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Chair
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Leather, Wood
$2,745Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 34.65 in
De Sede DS46 Tan Buffalo Leather Lounge armchair, Switzerland - 1976
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
De Sede DS-46 lounge armchair in thick Buffalo leather. Good condition with signs of age, use and fading. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS-46 l...
Leather
$10,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 36 in D 30 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A classic and chic pair of club/lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. The chairs have...
Fabric, Walnut
Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.