Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Sofa for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” sofa
Leather, Wood
$10,200
H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Walnut, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly handcrafted and
Leather, Walnut
$16,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” armchairs for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41
Leather, Wood
$32,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Living Room Set for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 3
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” living room set for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972, set of
Leather, Wood
$6,655
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Percival Lafer MP‑41 Lounge Chair in wood and leather, Brazil, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Argelato, BO
1.708 / 5.000 The MP-41 armchair, designed by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1960s, is
Leather, Wood
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. The MP-41
Leather, Walnut
MP-41 Coffee Table by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Wien, AT
The MP-41 coffee table by Percival Lafer, designed in the 1970s, is a refined and highly
Leather, Wood
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
$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
Modern Specs: Walnut, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly handcrafted and
Leather, Walnut
$7,750 / item
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. The MP-41
Leather, Walnut
Percival Lafer MP-41 Series Brazilian Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Lafer MP-41 series Brazilian leather sofa.
Leather, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
Percival Lafer MP-41 Series Brazilian Leather Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Lafer MP-41 series Brazilian leather lounge chairs.
Leather, Mahogany
Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-41 Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Percival Lafer MP-41 Sofa - Exceptional Brazilian Modern Classic This distinguished MP-41 sofa
Leather, Jacaranda
Sold
H 25.6 in W 87.41 in D 37.8 in
Percival Lafer MP-41 Armchair Sofa Ottoman Coffee Table Set, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Reutlingen, DE
A unique and beautiful Percival Lafer MP-41 set consisting of a 3-seater sofa, 1 high-back armchair
Leather, Glass, 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 MP-41 sofa in cognac leather, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Percival Lafer for MP Lafer, 1970s. The sofa has its original mark in the leather strap on the back, as
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 33.5 in D 71 in
Percival Lafer "Mp-41" Couch Designed by Percival Lafer in Fresh Black Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
comfortable sofa, nap couch and elegant from all angles. This Lafer "MP-41" couch designed by Percival Lafer
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 75 in W 95 in D 89 in
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
by Percival Lafer for MP Lafer, 1970s. Both chairs have original mark in the leather strap on the
Leather
Sold
H 75 in W 95 in D 89 in
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs in cognac leather, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful pair of MP-41 lounge chair in original cognac leather and a solid Brazilian cherry wooden
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Percival Lafer "Mp-41" Leather and Rosewood Chair in Black Leather, 1960's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This MP-41 lounge chairs has been expertly reupholstered in a premium quality leather. Beautiful
Leather
Sold
H 42.92 in W 87.8 in D 37.41 in
Mp-41 Living Room Set by Percival Lafer for Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Budapest, HU
The Percival Lafer MP-41 Set is a rare and iconic furniture collection from the 1970s, renowned for
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modernist Sofa in the Style of Percival Lafer, circa 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Percival Lafer's MP-41 series. As one of the world's leading producers of rosewood, the nation of
Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer, Rosewood, Leather, MP-41 Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, Leather, Rosewood, Chromed Steel, MP-41 Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Rare "MP-41" Armchair, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The rare MP-41 armchair, made of Jatobá wood is another great example of the imaginative and
Wood
Sold
H 25.5 in W 72 in L 25.5 in
Percival Lafer Cognac Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa MP-41 Series
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous sofa was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s and is a sling style sofa. This
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 33.5 in D 71 in
Brazilian Modern Sofa Mp-41 Designed by Percival Lafer in black leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
. Created in the 1960s in solid Pau Ferro wood by Lafer, the iconic Brazilian Designer, this model MP-41 has
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Rare "MP-41" Armchair, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of MP-41 armchairs, made of Jatobá wood, designed and produced in the 60s by
Wood
Sold
H 24.41 in W 76.38 in D 36.62 in
Sofa 'MP-41' in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-41 sofa, a quintessential piece by the renowned designer Percival Lafer, is a masterstroke
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 35.44 in L 25.99 in
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair MP 41 in Leather and Jacaranda Wood, Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Hellouw, NL
Percival Lafer lounge chair Model MP-41 with beautiful details from Brazil, 1960s. This lounge
Leather, Jacaranda
Percival Lafer MP-41 Series Brazilian Leather Stool
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Lafer MP-41 series Brazilian leather stool.
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Percival Lafer MP-41 Series Brazilian Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Lafer MP-41 series Brazilian leather sofa.
Leather, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 25 in W 37 in D 29 in
Percival Lafer MP-41 Jacaranda Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Percival Lafer MP-41 Brazilian Jacaranda Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960. Beautiful
Leather
Percival Lafer 'MP-41' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, 'MP-41' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, late 1970s Bulky and voluptuous
Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP-41 Loveseat in Suede
Located in Raleigh, NC
A Brazilian modern classic by Percival Lafer. Jacaranda Rosewood fame is newly refinished and the
Suede, Jacaranda
Sold
H 26 in W 38.5 in D 33.25 in
Expertly Restored - Percival Lafer MP-41 Dark Olive Green Leather Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MP-41 Lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer in Brazil circa 1970’s. These
Leather, Foam, Mahogany
Percival Lafer MP-41 sofa in cognac leather, Brazil 1970s
By Maurice Percival
Located in Göteborg, SE
Percival Lafer for MP Lafer in the 70s. The sofa has its original mark in the leather strap on the back
Leather, Wood
Pair of MP-41 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, London
Pair of MP-41 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s An inviting pair of MP-41 lounge
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 16.5 in W 27 in D 20.75 in
Expertly Restored - Brazilian Leather Stool MP-41 Series by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Leather, Mahogany
Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lounge chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer, Brazil. Tufted mustard tone leather
Stainless Steel
Percival Lafer MP-41 Leather Tall Back Lounge Chair
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
frame, in excellent condition, Brazil, 1960s. Model MP-41, produced by Lafer MP.
Leather
Sold
H 27 in W 82 in D 37 in
Rare Percival Lafer MP-41 sofa in Black leather and Jacaranda, Brazil 1970s
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Mississauga, CA
was designed by Percival Lafer for MP Lafer, 1970s. As per photos, you can see the original mark in
Leather, Wood, Cherry
Brutalist 2-Seat Sofa - 'MP-41' - Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Antwerpen, BE
MP-41 two-seater sofa in orange/brown leather andsolid walnut frame, designed by Percival Lafer in
Leather, Walnut
MP-41 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Three seater sofa designed by Percival Lafer reupholstered at some point in it's life, identical
Jacaranda
MP-41 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Three seater sofa designed by Percival Lafer reupholstered at some point in it's life, identical
Jacaranda
Sold
H 27.5 in W 38 in L 27.5 in
MP-41 Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer reupholstered at some point in it's life, identical and
Jacaranda
Vintage Percival Lafer MP-41 Series Brazilian Leather Sofa
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Three-seat sofa, with solid rosewood frame and original leather upholstery, designed by Percival
Leather
1'st Series Percival Lafer MP-41 Brazilian Leather Lounge Chair
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer Furniture, Brazil, during the 1960s. Light wear and
Leather
Brutalist 3 Seat Sofa - 'MP-41' - Percival - Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Antwerpen, BE
MP-41 three-seater sofa in orange/brown leather and jacaranda wood frame, designed by Percival
Leather, Jacaranda
1st Series Percival Lafer model MP-41 Brazilian Leather Sofa
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Stunning Loveseat with solid jatobah frame and original leather upholstery, designed by Percival
Leather
$1,190
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
DeSede DS-66 Mirrored Glass & Leather Side Table Carl Larsson, 1978
By De Sede
Located in Bern, CH
1970's DeSede DS-66 tanned leather floating lounge table with mirrored glass tabletop. Design: Carl Larsson, 1978 Produced by DeSede, Switzerland in the 1970's. High quality buffalo ...
Leather, Glass, Wood
$625 / set
H 6.7 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
ANTIQUE KILIM TRIBAL RUG UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL RAISED ON BUN FEET WiTH STUDS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Elevate your space with this beautiful antique Kilim footstool, dating from the early 20th century. Upholstered in richly coloured, handwoven wool with a class...
Fabric
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
19th Century French Hand Painted Room Divider 4 Panel Leather Screen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic leather four panel room divider hand painted and hand crafted screen from the latter part of the 19th century France. Hand painted cherubs with floral accents in outstandin...
Brass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,750 / set
H 21.07 in W 19.1 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with one low carved drawer with original bronze pull.
Walnut
$1,585
H 22.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese Haniwa horse with brutalist saddle and bridle accents Formed in ceramic with a mottled ...
Ceramic
$822Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
An antique framed wood carving, 19th century
Located in View Park, CA
A stunning and unique fine artwork that features an antique wood carving - seemingly depicting a medieval knight on horseback - set against a silken silver matting and centered in an...
Linen, Wood
$3,500 / item
H 62 in W 53 in D 0.5 in
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel co...
Silk
$3,388
H 14.97 in W 34.26 in D 20.08 in
1960s Chrome Serving Trolley Coffee Table Smoked Glass Top & Faux Laminated Wood
By Gallotti & Radice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.
Steel
$338
H 8.08 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in
Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
FLAVIO POLI. Production Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Design Italy 1950 ca. Vase in colorless, light blue and lilac sommerso glass, drop-shaped body with flat circular mouth. Please watch the...
Murano Glass
$55,662 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...
Fabric, Foam
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
$3,146
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 Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
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
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seashell
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring a seashell on a bright pink background. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the beach to any sp...
Iron
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.
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.