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Percival Lafer - Lafer - MP-91 armchair in solid Jatoba and original cushion

$13,000
£9,837.65
€11,345.89
CA$18,153.60
A$20,337.90
CHF 10,585.86
MX$247,676.64
NOK 134,849.69
SEK 126,990.36
DKK 84,695.64
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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 polyurethane foam covered with leather from the period, supported by straps and wooden clip details on the armchair arms. Bibliography: Percival Lafer: design, industry and market / Jayme Vargas. São Paulo: Ed. Olhares, 2018. Pages 118 and 119. from where the following quote comes: "Elaborate version of the MP-79, aimed at export. Details such as natural leather straps and replacement of assembly screws with fitting systems brought sophistication to a model that was initially proposed to have low production costs." Lafer armchairs and sofas have always been recognized in Brazil and around the world for their ergonomics and comfort. And it's no different in this rare armchair MP-9115, more comfortable than the MP-97, Lafer's historic best-seller. Measurements: W80 x D86 x H70cm
  • Creator:
    Percival Lafer (Designer),Lafer (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1972
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No restoration or replacement of the upholstery or leather was done, it preserves the buckles on the arms of the armchair, very rare to maintain over the years due to the changes in upholstery and fabrics that families used to make over time.
  • Seller Location:
    São Paulo, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10213243170432

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