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Armchair MP-113 with Ottoman in Original Faux Leather, c. 1970s
$15,000per set
£11,271.97per set
€13,072.93per set
CA$21,057.77per set
A$23,366.73per set
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About the Item
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 foam and features the original burgundy faux leather upholstery. The armchair includes a headrest and a deep seat for extra comfort, along with convenient side pockets for storing magazines. The upholstery has been reconditioned and is good shape. Injected foam furniture was a signature style of Percival Lafer during the 1970s, and this piece showcases his design aesthetic. It also includes the manufacturing label and can be found on page 126 of Percival Lafer's book (attached images).
Additional information:
Materials and Techniques: Injected foam, Faux Leather
Creator: Percival Lafer (Designer)
Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Place of Origin: Brazil
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1970
Condition: Good. The piece is in its original condition. The upholstery has been reconditioned and still has some minor scratches as is shown in the images.
Dimensions: Armchair: Height: 85 cm (33.5 in)
Width: 73 cm (28.7.1 in)
Depth: 88 cm (34.6 in)
Pouf: Height: 34 cm (13.4 in)
Width: 67 cm (26.4 in)
Depth: 54 cm (21 in)
About the designer:
Percival Lafer (1936-) is a Brazilian-born contemporary furniture designer and architect who pioneered the Brazilian Modernist movement. After studying architecture in São Paulo, he inherited his family's furniture shop following the sudden passing of his father. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs that defined the Modernist era.
Lafer's patented, solution-based designs aimed to reach a broader audience, using contemporary methods of production and expert craftsmanship to create affordable, high-quality pieces for the middle class. His work connected the principles of inclusivity with the aesthetic value of mid-century Modernism. His furniture features traditional curved wooden structures and notably comfortable upholstery- detachable for convenient reassembly and reflective of Brazilian terrain and culture. Lafer's originality and honest intentions cemented his reputable role as a designer in the Brazilian Modernist era.
- Creator:Percival Lafer (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 34.65 in (88 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good. The piece is in its original condition. The upholstery has been reconditioned and still has some minor scratches as is shown in the images.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 5711stDibs: LU7095246256702
Percival Lafer
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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