Fiberglass Sofa and Chairs Living Room Set by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970

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Fiberglass Sofa and Chairs Living Room Set by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970

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This rare Percival Lafer living room set was recently sourced from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is still in its original groovy fabric. Featuring lightweight cast fiberglass bases with tufted upholstery tops, this incredible three seat sofa and two lounge chairs would look amazing in new upholstery - perhaps a velvet or mohair in a pop color such as yellow, green or perhaps white boucle? This is an amazing opportunity for an interior designer looking for a rare and unique living room seating suite - sourced directly from somewhere far away that was made a long time ago, and customize in your choice of fabric or leather - your client will love it and your Instagram followers will love it too. *Note, the Gae Aulenti floor lamp is not included in this listing but is available for sale in another listing. This three-seat sofa and pair of easy chairs by Percival Lafer would work great in a Brazilian Modern, Space-Age Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: Sofa: H 25.5" x W 87" x D 37" Seat Height: 16.75" Seat Depth: 22" Arm Height: 19.5" Lounge chairs (each): H 24.5" x W 40" x D 37" Seat Height: 14.75" Seat Depth: 21.5" Arm Height: 18.5" CONDITION: Good original vintage condition with age appropriate wear. In excellent structural condition. Ready for reupholstery and refinishing or can use with current fabric in a vintage setting.

Creator:
Percival Lafer (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)Seat Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Fiberglass
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good original vintage condition with age appropriate wear.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330221876512

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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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