$13,000
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Percival Lafer - Lafer - MP-91 armchair in solid wood and original cushion
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, SP
no different in this rare armchair MP-9115, more comfortable than the MP-97, Lafer's historic best
Leather, Hardwood
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
Upholstery, Wood
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, Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Wood
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
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
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.19 in W 50.01 in D 25.01 in
Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table, model, MP 97, was designed and produced by Percival Lafer, in Brazil, during the
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood
$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
$12,200
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
MP-97 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Curitiba, PR
This MP-97 sofa, designed by Percival Lafer and produced in Brazil during the 1960s, is an iconic
Hardwood
$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
$12,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Metal
$4,000 / set
H 16 in W 24 in D 22 in
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.
Leather, Rosewood
$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
attributes, the MP-97 model is one of Lafer's most acclaimed creations and represents the extensive work of
Wood
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
Leather, Rosewood
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, 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
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
Faux Leather, Hardwood
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
MP97 armchair with frame in Jatobah wood with rosewood finish and upholstered in glove leather by
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Leather, Wood
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 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...
Leather, Wood
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...
Leather, Wood
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
Leather, Rosewood
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
Steel
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
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
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, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
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
Leather, Cedar
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
Leather, Jacaranda
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
Leather, Jacaranda
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
Leather
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
Cedar, Leather
Sold
H 27.5 in W 84.5 in D 33.5 in
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
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in
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
Faux Leather, Cedar
Percival Lafer Mp97 Lounge Chairs Brazil 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural pair of MP97 lounge chairs designed and manufactured by MP Lafer, Brazil 1970
Metal
1970s Brazilian Leather MP97 Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
exceptionally rare high-back variation of Percival Lafer's iconic MP97 sofa for Móveis Lafer. Originating from
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 33.47 in
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
Alabaster
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Two 1970s "MP-97" Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Leather by Percival Lafer
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A wonderful pair of 1970s modernist "MP-97" chairs in leather and rosewood by Brazilian designer
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Brazilian MP97 Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Delighted to present our newest Brazilian modern discovery: the impeccably restored "MP97" leather
Leather
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
Wood
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
leather and Brazillian rosewood arm/lounge chairs by Percival Lafer. Model MP-97, designed and produced in
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
Metal
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, Upholstery, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The chair features the original cognac
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
'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
Leather, Fruitwood
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
Leather, Hardwood
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
Faux Leather, Cedar
Sold
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 33.86 in
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
Wood
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
Rosewood, Faux Leather
Sold
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 34 in
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
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
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
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
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
Sold
H 20 in W 32 in D 31 in
Percival Lafer MP-97 Chair with Headrest freshly upholstered in green leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
This Brazilian Modern Lounge chair could not be more comfortable! The MP-97 was designed by
Leather, Jacaranda, Canvas
Sold
H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in
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
Cedar, Leather
Sold
H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in
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
Faux Leather, Cedar
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
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
Cedar, Leather
Sold
H 27.5 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
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
Leather, Rosewood
Mp-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer, 'Uni.1'
By Percival Lafer
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
MP-97 armchair attributed to Percival Lafer in solid Jatobá, firm and resistant structure
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage MP-97 Percival Lafer Loveseat 2-Seater Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Charlotte, NC
Percival Lafer. This is the MP-97 model and the much rarer loveseat version. This piece is in excellent
Leather, Rosewood
MP-97 Armchair Attributed to Percival Lafer 'Uni.2'
By Percival Lafer
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
MP-97 armchair attributed to Percival Lafer in solid Jatobá, firm and resistant structure
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa MP-97 Attributed to Percival Lafer in Solid Jatobá
By Percival Lafer
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
Sofa MP-97 attributed to Percival Lafer in solid Jatobá, firm and resistant structure, comfortable
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Lounge Chairs MP-97 by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Pernet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
collection a pair of the iconic MP-97 armchairs, one of the best sellers in the brand's history, made up of a
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Lounge Chair, New Leather Upholstery
By Percival Lafer
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer - model MP-97. The wooden frame has a
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s Model MP-97
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Percival Lafer in ebonized and new upholstery. Really
Faux Leather, Cherry
Pair of MP97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Melides, PT
MP97 Armchair By Percival Lafer 1970 Beautiful pair of brown lounge armchairs in brown Leather
Leather, Cherry
$20,415 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,691
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare Orange Pallade (1st Ed. 1968) Floor Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide
By Artemide, Studio Tetrarch
Located in Milano, IT
Orange Pallade (1st Ed. 1968) Floor Lamp by Studio Tetrarch for Artemide – A Space Age Icon Step into the bold imagination of the Space Age with this extraordinary first edition Pal...
Metal
Ikebana Vase, White
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind though they a...
Ceramic
$750
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 13.39 in
1920’s Swedish Grace Art Deco Josef Ekberg Large Leaf-shaped Green Lustre Centre
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A large leaf-shaped Art Deco centrepiece by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Amazing sea green lustre glaze with hand decorated gilt embellishment. Made of flintware. Josef E...
Luster, Stoneware
$18,118 / set
H 24.41 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Ciuingam chairs in leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967
By Paolo Lomazzi, Jonathan de Pas, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Bonacina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Ciuingam chairs by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967 Details Designer: Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi Manufacturer: Bonacina Country: Ita...
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Charming low lounge chair by the French designer duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, crafted in France in the 1950s. The patinated solid wood frame supports a hand-braided rope seat a...
Wood, Rope
$3,140
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
50s Art Deco Italian Radio Vynil Disc Walnut Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood. On the top part we find the radio and the vynil record player while on t...
Brass
$6,500
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Echo III Slender Side Table in Champagne Translucent Solid Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo III Slender Side Table in Green by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin H 18" x Diameter 12" Like its predecessor, the Dew Drops, the Echo Series is a collection of small tables...
Resin
$8,334
H 25.4 in W 26.38 in D 25.99 in
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1970's This lounge chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, shows his distinctive approach to form and structure. Craf...
Leather, Wood
$21,400
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Lounge Chair in Hardwood by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of mid-century lounge chairs, designed by the esteemed Brazilian design manufacturer Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, is a stunning representation of the innovative and refined cr...
Leather, Hardwood
$5,500
H 27.375 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite Italian Pietre Dure chess board side table circa 1950s Mosaic chessboard surface of Nero Portoro and pink marble On a bronze base with three splayed legs Suitable for g...
Marble, Bronze
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
$6,039
H 41.34 in W 87.8 in D 31.5 in
Ligne Roset Model "Marsala" Space Age Sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seventies low three-seater lounge sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy. Manufactured by Ligne Roset. Model "Marsala" sofa shows Ducaroys characteristic style and innovative approach to de...
Plexiglass
Engens Fabriker, Chaise Longue, Beech, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and green velvet chaise longue produced by Engens Fabriker, Örkelljunga, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 27...
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Sold|$4,417
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
21stC Cream Leather "Togo" Two Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a mid-century design classic. It is an extremely versatile modular sofa that can be ...
Leather, Foam
Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten Chrome "Saturno" Hanging Lamp, C. 1972
By Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Leuchten
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Saturno Chrome Honeycomb Pendant by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leutchen, Germany. Featuring reflective, rounded and vented chrome exterior rimmed rings with off white interior. Diffuse...
Chrome, Metal
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.
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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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.