Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Modular Living Room Set, circa 1960 Signed

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Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Modular Living Room Set, circa 1960 Signed

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An impressive 1960s modular set of eight (8) sections of cognac brown patchwork leather sectional living room set by Brazilian Modern designer Percival Lafer, each section retains its original 'Lafer S.A.' / 'Made In Brazil' labels underneath. This sizable modular sectional sofa set provides a deep comfortable seat, with a broad backrest and includes one corner seat, one ottoman, four armless sections and two one-arm sections which can be arranged and reconfigured many different ways to suit your room or the occasion. Brazilian Modern is very popular by interior designers and art and design collectors alike. This set is ideal since it is with all original parts and leather and each section is labelled with original Lafer labels to ensure authenticity and age (approximate years of production). This is a great set to hold onto for long term investment value as it is rare and highly sought after. Percival Lafer's designs have been growing in popularity and demand over the recent years and are continuing in that direction. This set is ideal for those who love patina and light distressing in their leather. Perfect for a casual and laid-back vibe, while still retaining design-forward styling and that Brazilian Modern look that is so very hot right now in todays trends. This handsome Percival Lafer eight section modular living room couch and ottoman set would be a great addition as part of a Classic, contemporary or Mid-Century Modern living room, den, man (or woman!) cave, family room, office or bedroom. They would also be an Apt choice in a corporate, retail or hospitality location such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, executive office or in a luxe clothing emporium. MEASUREMENTS: Arm Sections (2): H 26.75" x W 31" x D 33" Armless Sections (4): H 26.75" x W 25" x D 33" Corner Section (1): H 26.75" x W 33" x D 33" Ottoman (1): H 15" x W 26.5" x D 22" Seat Height: 16" Seat Depth: 23.25" Arm Height: 22.75" Condition: Good to fair vintage condition with moderate wear and patina. Leather is in good overall shape with light to moderate patina throughout and age related wear. Some areas with heavier patina and wear. Presents well and ready to be used immediately in a vintage setting.

Creator:
Percival Lafer (Designer),Lafer (Workshop/Studio)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 8
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Wood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good to fair vintage condition. Leather is in good overall shape with light to moderate patina throughout and age related wear. Some areas with heavier patina and wear. Presents well and ready to be used immediately in a vintage setting.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330222569702

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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, he 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 his 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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