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Brazilian Furniture

BRAZILIAN FURNITURE

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Creator: Percival Lafer
Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-13 Sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece reflecting the Brazilian mid-century modern style, renowned for its emphasis on form, fun...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful MP-97 coffee table, made of solid Jatobá wood, is another great example of the imaginative and innovative mind of designer and architect Percival Lafer. With its iconi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Wood

Percival Lafer pair of MP-19 Armchairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Percival Lafer Pair of MP-19 Armchairs *Matching sofa available Wood, Upholstery 1969
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Percival Lafer, Coffee Table, Patchwork Wood, c. 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional coffee table by Percival Lafer is a striking example of 1970s design, seamlessly blending natural materials with contemporary finishes. The tabletop, crafted from an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Glass, Hardwood

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 Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Chrome

MP-141 Brazilian Leather Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Brazil. Full leather construction, reupholstered. Arms are movable up and down.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Leather

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 Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Percival Lafer, Patchwork Square Coffee Table, Wood and Glass, c. 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional coffee table by Percival Lafer is a striking example of 1970s design, seamlessly blending natural materials with contemporary finishes. The tabletop, crafted from an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Glass, Hardwood

Set of 2 Percival Lafer Green Marble Side Tables, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant pair of side tables designed by Percival Lafer in Brazil, circa 1970. Featuring striking green marble tops and solid wood frames, these tables embody mid-century modern sophi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Marble

Brazilian Coffee Table Design by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oirlo, LI
Brazilian Coffee Table design by Percival Lafer,1960s A beautiful Brutalist coffee table by Brazilian top designer Percival Lafer Made in the 60s. A tropical mix of Jacara...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Glass, Jacaranda

Armchair MP-113 with Ottoman in Original Faux Leather, c. 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and well-preserved MP-113 armchair with an ottoman, designed by Percival Lafer in Brazil during the 1970s. The set is crafted from two solid blocks of injected fo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Faux Leather, Foam

"S1" Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 1976
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Diest, BE
The S1 sofa 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 c...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Percival Lafer MP-091 Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'MP-091' side table made from solid Brazilian jacaranda rosewood with a smoked glass top by Percival Lafer. *Currently 4 matching tables available. Buyer will receive tab...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Jacaranda

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 Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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 Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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 with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the lounge chair showca...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Percival Lafer Brutalist Parquet Hardwood Block Relief Brazilian Cocktail Tables
By Percival Lafer, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a pair. Please consider and compare the quality of this set to similar offerings. You won't find a more beautifully restored example anywhere. These 1970's Mid-Century, Br...
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Rosewood, Glass, Walnut

Percival Lafer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1985
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables, model MP-85, designed and produced by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1985. Dimensions: 13.75” H x 27.3” W x 25.125” D
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1980s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Marble

"MP-29" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-29 coffee table, created by renowned architect and designer Percival Lafer in the 1960s, is a stunning piece that was initially designed for whole a set including a three-seat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Percival Lafer 3 Seat Brown Leather Sofa and Loveseat (lounge chairs available)
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare Percival Lafer sofa and loveseat. Its comprised of a 3 seat sofa and a 2 seat loveseat. The set is upholstered in a brown leather fabric. The set was made in Brazil. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Leather

Pair of Percival Lafer Leather lounge chairs (Sofa and Loveseat also available)
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare pair of Percival Lafer Lounge chairs. The set is upholstered in a brown leather fabric and was made in Brazil. 3 seat sofa and 2 seat loveseat also available. Need...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Leather

Vintage Percival Lafer Side Tables - a Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture, Percival Lafer, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century square shaped side tables designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970s. The base of the tables are made from sculpted Brazilian rosewood. Rosewood known for being especially r...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Percival Lafer Coffee Table Brazilian Rosewood Exotic Wood Mosaic
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Percival Lafer coffee tables with glass tops over rosewood hardwood mosaic.  
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Rosewood

'MP- 51' Coffee Table in Marble, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-51 coffee table, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece that showcases the elegance and timeless appeal of Brazilian mid-century modern design. It is a fine rep...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Marble

Percival Lafer Vintage MP-81 Sofa 1970s Brazil Original Black Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Percival Lafer MP-81 Sofa Original Leather 1970s
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1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood End Tables by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in North Miami, FL
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

Percival Lafer Pair of Coffee Tables, circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Wilnis, UT
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Percival Lafer MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair Each table measures: 21.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 12.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Smoked Glass, Rosewood

'MP-85' Side Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of MP-85 side tables embodies the essential qualities of mid-century modern Brazilian design, a period known for its innovative use of materials and clean, geometric lines....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Marble

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