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Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

$14,500

H 27.56 in W 77.56 in D 28.75 in

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Washington, DC

A stunning example of Brazilian modernism, this **MP-97 sofa by Percival Lafer** features the

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer

Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer

$22,000 / set

H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in

Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in São Paulo, BR

aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which exhibit a robust wooden

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s

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

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Cedar

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Cedar

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Cedar

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa

$12,000

H 28 in W 84.5 in D 34 in

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original mustard yellow leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's
Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's

Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's

By Percival Lafer, Lafer

Located in Lisboa, PT

This coffee table, model, MP 97, was designed and produced by Percival Lafer, in Brazil, during the

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

Mp-97 Tufted Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

$11,000

H 26.5 in W 84 in D 35 in

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 foam, rosewood, and nylon straps. Some original straps have been replaced or repair...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans

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.

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Percival Lafer

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This beautiful MP-97 coffee table, made of solid Jatobá wood, is another great example of the

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Percival Lafer - Lafer - MP-91 armchair in solid wood and original cushion
Percival Lafer - Lafer - MP-91 armchair in solid wood and original cushion

Percival Lafer - Lafer - MP-91 armchair in solid wood and original cushion

By Percival Lafer, Lafer

Located in São Paulo, SP

no different in this rare armchair MP-9115, more comfortable than the MP-97, Lafer's historic best

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Wonderful Percival Lafer "S-1" Leather Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair
Wonderful Percival Lafer "S-1" Leather Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair

Wonderful Percival Lafer "S-1" Leather Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair

$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

to find than some of his more common ones such as the MP-97, MP-41 and MP-25. The frames are more

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century

Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century

By Percival Lafer

Located in Pemberton, NJ

some of his more common ones such as the MP-97, MP-41 and MP-25. The frames are more architectural in

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa
MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa

MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa

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H 28.5 in W 84 in D 32 in

MP-97 Percival Lafer Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Dallas, TX

A timeless piece, this MP-97 Percival Lafer sofa has been restored in a beautiful Premium Semi

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chair, 1960's
Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chair, 1960's

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chair, 1960's

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H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Sofa, 1970's
Percival Lafer, MP-97 Sofa, 1970's

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Sofa, 1970's

Unavailable

H 29.01 in W 82.68 in D 32.68 in

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Sofa, 1970's

By Percival Lafer

Located in Barra Funda, SP

Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970s. beige leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are carved rosewood and the ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

MP97 Couch by Percival Lafer -  Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965
MP97 Couch by Percival Lafer -  Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965

MP97 Couch by Percival Lafer - Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965

By Percival Lafer

Located in Houston, TX

, the Sofa MP-97 stands as a testament to Lafer's ingenuity. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Percival Lafer "MP-97" Lounge Chair
Percival Lafer "MP-97" Lounge Chair

Percival Lafer "MP-97" Lounge Chair

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H 33 in W 32 in L 33 in

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

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur, Rosewood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Beautiful color-way of the iconic Percival Lafer MP-97 Model. Dark Brown leather & rosewood with

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa MP-97
Percival Lafer Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa MP-97

Percival Lafer Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa MP-97

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The MP-97 3-seat sofa designed by Percival Lafer ((Brazilian, b. 1936). This rare gorgeous

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Bouclé Sofa
Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Bouclé Sofa

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Bouclé Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Raleigh, NC

Incredible MP-97 sofa designed by Percival Lafer of Brazil, circa 1970s. Rosewood carved legs form

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s

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H 28.15 in W 35.24 in D 32.09 in

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair 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-97 lounge chairs by

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Midcentury Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in Cognac Leather
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in Cognac Leather

Midcentury Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in Cognac Leather

By Percival Lafer

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Superb cognac leather 3 seater sofa by Percival Lafer - model MP-97. This beautiful sofa is made of

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

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H 29 in W 83 in D 33 in

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s, Brazil. This piece has been fully restored in Spinneybeck leather and features new straps. The wood frame has been left original to preserve its’ patina. There are small bl...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair freshly upholstered in black leather
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair freshly upholstered in black leather

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair freshly upholstered in black leather

By Percival Lafer

Located in San Diego, CA

This lounge chair could not be more comfortable! The MP-97 was designed by Percival Lafer with

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Two 1970s "MP-97" Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Leather by Percival Lafer
Two 1970s "MP-97" Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Leather by Percival Lafer

Two 1970s "MP-97" Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Leather by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A wonderful pair of 1970s modernist "MP-97" chairs in leather and rosewood by Brazilian designer

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair in New Black Leather
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair in New Black Leather

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair in New Black Leather

By Percival Lafer

Located in San Diego, CA

This Brazilian leather and wood lounge chair could not be more comfortable! The MP-97 chair was

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Pair of MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s

Pair of MP-97 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-97 lounge chairs by

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cedar, Leather

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa Lounge Chair Set in Dark Brown Leather, 1960s
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa Lounge Chair Set in Dark Brown Leather, 1960s

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa Lounge Chair Set in Dark Brown Leather, 1960s

By Percival Lafer

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Lafer, model MP-97. The set is made of a Brazilian hardwood frame with saddle leather straps and

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Vintage 1960s Living Room Sets

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury

Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

Table basse Percival Lafer mod. MP-97, Móveis Lafer circa 1970
Table basse Percival Lafer mod. MP-97, Móveis Lafer circa 1970

Table basse Percival Lafer mod. MP-97, Móveis Lafer circa 1970

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

DESCRIPTION Table basse de Percival Lafer mod. MP-97 Édition Móveis Lafer circa 1970 Piètement en

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Vintage 1970s South American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair

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H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair

By Percival Lafer

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s, Brazil featuring their original leather. There is wear consistent with use on the frames including minor scuffs, a crack on one chair, and losses to the finish. The leather...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chairs, a pair

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H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in

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 wood. There is wear consistent with use on the frames including minor scuffs and lo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

1970s Percival Lafer “MP-97” Chair in Wood and Leather
1970s Percival Lafer “MP-97” Chair in Wood and Leather

1970s Percival Lafer “MP-97” Chair in Wood and Leather

By Percival Lafer

Located in Victoria, BC

We are delighted to unveil our newest addition: a rare high-back rendition of Percival Lafer's MP97 chair in our vintage Brazilian lounge collection. Resting gracefully on a sturdy B...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs, Ottoman, Brazilian Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs, Ottoman, Brazilian Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs, Ottoman, Brazilian Rosewood

By Percival Lafer

Located in Manhasset, NY

leather and Brazillian rosewood arm/lounge chairs by Percival Lafer. Model MP-97, designed and produced in

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Living Room Set, Brazil, 1976, Signed
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Living Room Set, Brazil, 1976, Signed

Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Living Room Set, Brazil, 1976, Signed

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the MP-97, MP-41 and MP-25. The frames are more architectural in feel than most of his other designs

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Percival Lafer MP-97 Armchair
Percival Lafer MP-97 Armchair

Percival Lafer MP-97 Armchair

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H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern
'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern

'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern

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H 27.56 in W 77.56 in D 28.75 in

'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern

By Percival Lafer

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The MP-97 sofa designed by Percival Lafer is a truly exceptional piece of furniture. This sofa is

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in cognac leather, 1960s
Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in cognac leather, 1960s

Percival Lafer MP-97 Sofa in cognac leather, 1960s

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H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 33.47 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Sofa "MP-97", Design by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Sofa "MP-97", Design by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Sofa "MP-97", Design by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Percival Lafer

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The MP-97 sofa by Percival Lafer is a stunning piece that showcases the designer's imaginative and

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s

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H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair 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-97 lounge chairs by

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970
Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970

Percival Lafer 'MP-97' Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous MP-97 three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Faux Leather

Lounge Chair MP-97, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Lounge Chair MP-97, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

Lounge Chair MP-97, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

By Percival Lafer

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The MP-97 lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer are truly exceptional pieces of furniture. Each

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chairs, Brazilian Rosewood, Brown Leather, 1970s
Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chairs, Brazilian Rosewood, Brown Leather, 1970s

Percival Lafer, MP-97 Lounge Chairs, Brazilian Rosewood, Brown Leather, 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Manhasset, NY

distressed leather and Brazillian rosewood arm/lounge chairs by Percival Lafer. Model MP-97, designed and

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-97 in cognac Leather lounge chair
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-97 in cognac Leather lounge chair

Midcentury Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-97 in cognac Leather lounge chair

By Percival Lafer

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Superb cognac all original leather lounge chair by Percival Lafer - model MP-97. This beautiful

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Cedar

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa

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H 27 in W 85 in D 32 in

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa

By Percival Lafer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original cognac brown leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases le...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury

Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cedar, Leather

Single MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Design
Single MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Design

Single MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Design

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

Pair of Brazilian Mp-97 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Pair of Brazilian Mp-97 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s

Pair of Brazilian Mp-97 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-97 lounge chairs by

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Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair with Headrest freshly upholstered in green leather

Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair with Headrest freshly upholstered in green leather

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Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair

Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair

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Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair

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Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Living Room Set, Brazil, 1976, Signed
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Living Room Set, Brazil, 1976, Signed

Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Living Room Set, Brazil, 1976, Signed

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his more common ones such as the MP-97, MP-41 and MP-25. The frames are more architectural in feel

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Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Three Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1976, Signed
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Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed

Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed

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Mp-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer, 'Uni.1'
Mp-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer, 'Uni.1'

Mp-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer, 'Uni.1'

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Mp-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer, 'Uni.1'

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Vintage MP-97 Percival Lafer Loveseat 2-Seater Sofa

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MP-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer 'Uni.2'
MP-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer 'Uni.2'

MP-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer 'Uni.2'

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MP-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer 'Uni.2'

By Percival Lafer

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MP-97 armchair attributed to Percival Lafer in solid Jatobá, firm and resistant structure

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Sofa MP-97 Attributed to Percival Lafer in Solid Jatobá
Sofa MP-97 Attributed to Percival Lafer in Solid Jatobá

Sofa MP-97 Attributed to Percival Lafer in Solid Jatobá

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Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chairs MP-97 by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chairs MP-97 by Percival Lafer, 1970s

Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chairs MP-97 by Percival Lafer, 1970s

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collection a pair of the iconic MP-97 armchairs, one of the best sellers in the brand's history, made up of a

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Midcentury Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s Model MP-97
Midcentury Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s Model MP-97

Midcentury Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s Model MP-97

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Mp 97 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mp 97 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mp 97 — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mp 97, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mp 97 bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mp 97 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Percival Lafer and Lafer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mp 97?

Prices for a mp 97 start at $1,915 and top out at $25,200 with the average selling for $5,015.

Percival Lafer for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find vintage Percival Lafer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

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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.

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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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.