Percival Lafer Furniture
Brazilian, b. 1936
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.
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Creator: Percival Lafer
Brazilian armchair by percival laefer in black leather and solid wood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
60's armchair by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer Solid Jacaranda structure, black leather cushion (original). Excellent vintage condition, please note a few chips on the varnish of...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern MP-91 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Timeless Elegance with the MP-91 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer
Step into the world of refined mid-century modern design with this MP-91 lounge chair, a masterpiece by renowned Braz...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Percival Later Three Seat Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Steel
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather MP131 Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
New to our Brazilian collection, we are delighted to feature the exquisite MP131 sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. Elegantly poised, its Jatoba wood frame is complemente...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather MP131 Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
New to our Brazilian collection, we are delighted to feature the exquisite MP131 chair and ottoman, designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. Elegantly poised, its Jatoba wood frame i...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
One of the most comfortable sofas we’ve ever had the pleasure of offering, this stunning piece was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. It features a solid Brazilian hardwood fra...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Percival Lafer Mp-1 sofa Lafer MP Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare sofa designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. The steel structure is covered with beautiful warm brown grained hardwood. The...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Metal
MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood
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...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Steel
Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Suede, Rosewood
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...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Shelf of Units, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This shelf unit is a distinctive piece of mid-20th century Brazilian design by Percival Lafer. It is a quintessential example of the era's fusion of materials and aesthetics, highlig...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Metal
Vintage MP-111 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
This model was loosely based on the formal concept of the MP-81, with a more brutish shape. The feet, which incilne towards the inside, resemble the supports for a hammock. The cover...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
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 comfortable. The designer took advantage of newly available technology to create different fo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Metal
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 of Brazilian mid-century design. Lafer, widely celebrated for his innovative and dis...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1960s - New Leather Upholstery
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1960s Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer, wood and leather, Brazil, 1960S
By Percival Lafer
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century Modern MP-091 3-seater sofa by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian Jacaranda wood and upholstered in original cognac leather. Brazil, 1960s
One of the most original and...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Adjustable Lounge Chair MP, Brazil, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped adjustable lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by MP Lafer, Brazil 1970s. This unusual, puffy shaped lounge chair has very nice characteristic l...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Metal
"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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Wood
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
S...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rosewood and Glass Side Table by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this jacaranda rosewood side table features bold rectangular frames with exposed hardware and glass tops.
We have two tables availabl...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Percival Lafer Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee or Side Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Miami, FL
Rosewood and smoked glass top coffee or side table by Percival Later. Brazil, 1970s; maintains original label.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Contempo Lounge Chairs, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed and produced in 1977 by the master Percival Lafer, this pair of lounge chairs is a true testament to the designer's ingenuity and passion for both form and function. Lafer's...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Steel
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Room Divider
By Percival Lafer
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer mid century Brazilian rosewood and leather room divider
This room divider measures: 21.5 wide x 1.5 deep x 68.25 inches high
...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Percival Lafer Rosewood Set of Three Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of three vintage Percival Lafer tables. Pieced stacked rosewood top with new glass tops. Coffee table measures 47" x 24.5" x 14.5". Two side...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Solid Wood Base on Italian Carrara Marble Cocktail Low Table by Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s low cocktail, coffee, end table by Percival Laufer, circa 1970s, nice clean condition hard to find. Solid rose wood base with solid Italian Carrara marble. Nice condi...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Carrara Marble
Brazilian Sidetable Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Vienna, AT
A punchy sidetable designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960. A firm and heavy object, upholstered with black leather and completed with a deep seated glass top. Additionally this str...
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1960s Brazilian Brutalist Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-41 Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, leather
These Percival Lafer MP-41 loun...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Percival Lafer Mosaic Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table with brutalist style. Features a sculptural relief design throughout.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Wood
Percival Lafer Brutalist Style End Table
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive Brazilian hardwood coffee table features a brutalist style sculpted top with a mix of woods for a sculptural design with a protective glass top. By Lafer Design of Brazil, this Percival Lafer design...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Collapsible Coffee Table in a Mosaic of Exotic Woods by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this coffee table showcases a mosaic of exotic woods — jacaranda rosewood and mahogany — across the top and down the sides. A glass to...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Glass
Percival Lafer Pair of Coffee Tables, circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of coffee tables designed by Pecival Lafer, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Brazil.
Jacaranda slat wood.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Sculptural 1960s Brazilian Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-century Brutalist style coffee table with a staggered wooden block relief design, protected with a glass top.
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1960s Brazilian Brutalist Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Percival Lafer Mp-5 lounge chairs pair Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of MP-5 lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel structures covered with Caviuna. Reupholstered in a grey mixed fabric to ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Brutalist Copper Patchwork Pedestal by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 1970s pedestal in lacquered patchwork copper by Brazilian furniture designer, Percival Lafer.
Pedestal is in great shape overall. The only imperfection to note is one small ar...
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20th Century Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Copper
Pair of "MP-13" Armchairs, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-13 armchair, a rare model created in 1963, is a stunning piece of furniture that boasts a sculptural design. Its unique structure is entirely made of solid Brazilian hardwood,...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Percival Lafer - Lafer - MP-91 armchair in solid Jatoba and original cushion
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, SP
Mid-century modern design by Percival Lafer manufactured by his industry, Lafer
Pair of MP-91 armchairs with solid jatobá wood frame, wedge fitting system, monobloc body of injected...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mp-81 Armchairs by Percival Lafer in Wood and Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Percival Lafer "MP 81" Armchairs, designed in 1972, exemplifies Brazilian Modern design.
These distinguished armchairs, showcases meticulous craftsmanship with a combination of...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern pair of white upholstery and Brazilian Jatoba wood lounge chairs made in São Paulo by Percival Lafer. Both very comfortable chairs are in great condition as can be seen in the images.
This beauty will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insured transport is crate included. Price of transportation is per chair.
Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. He is most famous for his chair and sofa designs, which combine low-profile hardwood structures with plush leather upholstery. “I’ve always been drawn to the motion features of furniture,” he’s said. “The engineering and design work that goes into its mechanisms is fascinating and fulfilling.” Born on April 12, 1936 in Brazil, he studied at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University College of Architecture in São Paulo. After graduating, his father passed away and he and his brothers took over LAFER, his father’s furniture company. The designer currently lives and works in Campos do...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Percival Lafer Suede Earth Lounge Chair and Ottoman 1970s Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Debrecen, HU
This stunning set is an iconic piece of Brazilian modernism, combining functionality and aesthetics. The chair and ottoman offer exceptional comfort and elegance, while the chrome-pl...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
3-Piece Percival Lafer Designed Coffee and End Tables in Jacaranda Rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is a three piece set of a Percival Lafer designed coffee and end tables in Jacaranda Rosewood, all have their original smoke glass tops.
...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern End Table in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This alluring end table, designed by the incomparable Percival Lafer, is the epitome of Brazilian minimalism for which Lafer and his furniture company are regar...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Craft Lounge Chairs, Percival Lounge Chairs, Black Leather and Walnut
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Percival Lafer
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, leather
These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expert...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Hardwood and Marble by Percival Lafer, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating mid-century Brazilian modern side table, expertly crafted by Percival Lafer in the 1970s, and available for purchase today! This remarkable side table sho...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Marble
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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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood End Tables by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of rosewood end tables with smoked glass plateaus designed by Percival Lafer - Brazil 1960's. Original label on this piece is visible in detail pics and video.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Set of 4 Brazilian Modern Strapped Leather Ottomans MP-145 by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Brazilian modern strapped leather ottomans MP-145 by Percival Lafer.
Tagged and referenced in the Percival Lafer monograph.
2 pairs (4 total) are available.
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Percival Lafer MP-79 Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in St Louis Park, MN
C. 1970s
Percival Lafer was one of the most prolific designers of the Brazilian midcentury period.
The tufted camel leather cushion sits on sturdy leather straps, which are attach...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of armchairs, created in the 1970s by the designer Percival Lafer is extremely comfortable and is capable of bringing a sense of personality and style to any decor. The str...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Wood, Foam
1960s Percival Lafer Exotic Wood Coffee Table Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Percival Lafer coffee table in a rectangular shape.
Exotic wood jacaranda rosewood (solid wood) glass top.
No label present from the mak...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather MP129 Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We’re thrilled to present this exquisite Brazilian masterpiece from the 1970s. The MP129 sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, features elegant solid Jatoba wood armrests and luxurious h...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
1960's Percival Lafer coffee table in Jacaranda Rosewood with original smoke glass top. Stamped Made in Brazil on underside.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Geometric "S1" Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The S1 lounge chair is a distinctive example of the work of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, who is celebrated for his innovative use of local materials and modern design principles that characterized Brazilian furniture design in the mid-20th century.
Lafer's designs are often recognized for their combination of traditional and contemporary elements. The armchairs presented here, with their clear modernist lines and rich wooden frames, typify this blend. The wood, native Brazilian hardwood, is dark and lustrous, giving the chairs a solid and grounded appearance. The frames showcase the beauty of the wood grain, a signature element in Lafer's work, reflecting his appreciation for natural materials and their aesthetic qualities.
The chairs are upholstered in fabric, which provides a stark contrast to the smoothness of the wood. This choice of upholstery not only adds a textural contrast but also a level of comfort and luxury to the design, suggesting a softness and warmth that invites relaxation and leisure, characteristics valued in Lafer's seating designs.
The chairs' structure, with open sides and a low-slung profile, speaks to Lafer's understanding of ergonomic design, ensuring that the sitter is supported yet enveloped by the chairs' form. The horizontal slats along the base add both structural support and an element of visual interest, aligning with the mid-century modern ethos of form following function.
In essence, these lounge chairs reflect Percival Lafer's commitment to design that is at once modern, comfortable, and deeply connected to the materials and cultural context of Brazil.
About the designer:
Percival Lafer is a renowned Brazilian furniture designer whose work significantly contributed to the modernist movement in Brazil. Born in 1936, Lafer was originally trained as an architect at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. However, the unexpected passing of his father led him to take over the family furniture business with his brothers, which catalyzed his shift to furniture design in 1961.
His first notable design, the MP-1 Armchair, was launched the same year and became a hit for its innovative use of materials and design. This chair featured a steel base wrapped in rosewood and was upholstered with foam rather than traditional springs. This design approach epitomized Lafer's principle of creating fine design that was accessible and affordable.
Lafer also pioneered in the mechanical furniture movements, creating the MP-7 sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood
Sofa in Rosewood, Leather and Chrome by Percival Lafer, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood, Leather and Chrome by Percival Lafer, 1970's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, leather and chrome
Style: Mid century, Brazil
Produced by Lafer MP in Braz...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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 Percival Lafer.
Designed for a deeply relaxing sit these chairs are immediately invi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 Percival Lafer. With its solid jacaranda hardwood frame, original leather straps, and new ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda, Canvas
Pair of MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Whitstable, GB
A rare model of armchair by Percival Lafer, our stunning pair of MP-51 have their structure entirely made out of solid Jatobá wood - Brazilian cherry.
The seat base has been redone with new natural leather straps. These straps are part of the overall aesthetics of the piece.
The wood on both chairs has been sanded and matt varnished, revealing the beautiful colour and grain of Jatobá. The wood surfaces look stunning.
The chairs have a new brown natural leather upholstery, done in Brazil.
These MP51 are very comfortable, and ours are in excellent condition.
We have two chairs available.
A common trait amongst Lafer pieces is that they are very comfortable and also unique: they have a hard-achieved simplicity about them.
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.
Lafer then made the jump from architecture to furniture design in 1961, putting a focus on thoughtfully designed pieces available at affordable prices. In the same year he introduced the amazing MP-1 chair, a plush piece of furniture made with iron and wood- and since then has had a prolific career.
The silhouettes of his lounge chairs, armchairs and other seating were were a step away from the streamlined American and European mid-century modernism being designed at the time, taking on casual, puffed forms thanks to the 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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Percival Lafer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Percival Lafer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 167 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Percival Lafer were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Sergio Rodrigues, Móveis Cimo, and Geraldo de Barros. Prices for Percival Lafer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,423.
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- What is Percival Lafer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Percival Lafer is a leading contemporary Brazilian furniture designer most famous for his Mid-Century Modern sofas and chairs constructed with hardwood and luxurious leather. Lafer is a pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. On 1stDibs, find authentic Percival Lafer furniture from top sellers.
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