$6,500
H 35 in W 30 in D 59 in
Percival Lafer Post Modern Brazilian Black Leather Reclining Pony Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Troy, MI
Percival Lafer "Pony" recliner in original black leather circa 1980s Super comfortable and
Metal
$3,495 / item
H 41 in W 29.5 in D 38 in
Percival Lafer Black Leather and Chrome Swivel Relax Recliner, Brazil, 2003
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Percival Lafer Leather Relax Recliner, Brazil, 2003 A striking swivel recliner designed by
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
Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s made in Brazil is nothing less than spectacular. The super
Metal, Iron
$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
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
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H 39 in W 29 in D 29 in
Percival Lafer Modern Leather Recliner Ergonomic Kiri Swivel Lounge Chair Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Percival Lafer Leather Recliner Kiri Swivel Ergonomic Vintage Modern Lounge Chair Brazil
Metal, Aluminum
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H 40 in W 29 in D 30 in
Contemporary Modern Bjork Lafer Black Leather Recliner Reclining Armchair
By Lafer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful Bjork black leather, reclining armchair by Lafer. The back
Leather
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H 42 in W 30.25 in D 27 in
1970s Vintage Lafer Brazilian Red Leather Swivel Recliner Accent Lounge Chair
By Lafer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1970s Lafer lounge chair. This is a stunning 70s style lounge chair featuring a bold red
Leather
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H 40.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Lafer Pair Red Leather Reclining Lounge Chairs 1970s Brazil
By Lafer
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an utterly phenomenal pair of red leather, reclining lounge chairs by
Leather
Sold
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
Madsen & Schubell MS68 Leather and Teak Danish Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Charles and Ray Eames, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
cushions needed new foam, so we had to cut out the suede rope ties and re-do all the tufts with new leather
Metal
Bjork Lafer Black Leather Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair -Brazil
By Lafer
Located in Southampton, NJ
The ‘Bjork’ chair by Lafer of Brazil. Sleek streamlined design combined with supple leather and
Steel
A Leather Recliner by Lafer
By Benjamin Lafer
Located in Pasadena, CA
This recliner offers 4 different positions. The circular base is silver powder coated and very
Metal
Recliner Chair Mid-Century Modern by Lafer Billie
By Benjamin Lafer
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Mid-Century Modern Lafer Billie in excellent used condition. One of the most traditional
Metal
1960 Sofa Mp129 Leather tufted by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nicely shaped lounge sofa designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970. This sofa has a solid rosewood wooden frame and leather upholstery, chrome connections and l...
Steel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
$5,400
H 30.3 in W 34.3 in D 20 in
Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviúna Wood, Unknown, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A quiet study in proportion, material, and restraint. This Brazilian modern chest of drawers, crafted in richly grained caviúna wood in the 1950s, reflects a moment when Brazilian d...
Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
Leather, Rosewood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$23,100
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
"MP-43 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The rare MP-43 armchair, made of Brazilian hardwood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative production of designer and architect Percival Lafer. With its chro...
Wood
$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 Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather and Mahogany
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, mahogany, leather, Brazil, 1970s Bulky and voluptuous pouf made in the 1970s by Percival Lafer. The olive green leather of the seat is tufted, whic...
Leather, Mahogany
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 41.5 in
“Jangada” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather, Jean Gillon, 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Few works encapsulate the spirit of Brazilian Modernism as powerfully as the Jangada. Designed in the 1970s by Jean Gillon, this iconic lounge chair takes its name from the handcraft...
Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood
$6,815
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Rare Arne Norell Ilona Sofa in Original Green Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in original patinated green leather. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor signs of use and wear rela...
Brass
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.9 in W 39.4 in D 37.4 in
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare example of the Moleca lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1963 and produced exclusively that year. The model represents a pivotal moment ...
Leather, Hardwood, Wood
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