Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mahogany & Glass Cocktail Table by Percival Lafer

This elegant Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in Denmark during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a rectangular body with rectilinear black leather suppo...

This refined Minimalist Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa 1970. It offers a trapezoidal central form in translucent Lucite with angled sides t...

This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern two-tier cocktail table was realized by the esteemed pair of Mid Century Modern designers Jane and Gordon Martz in the United States, circa 1960...

This stunning Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa 1970. It features three rectangular legs capped on each end with a sphere, connected by concav...

This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist glass and Lucite cocktail table offers the clean lines that enthusiasts of the period prize. Composed of two translucent materials, which upo...

A Mid-Century Modern cocktail table by John Vesey consisting of a brushed nickel frame with geometric brass details. The legs each have four rods bound by brass cube details and has ...

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...

Beautiful rosewood cocktail table by Percival Lafer with original glass top. Solid rosewood with beautiful grain. Total hgt. of table is 15 in. In excellent vintage condition with mi...

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...

The center table by Percival Lafer, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, is a classic example of mid-20th-century design. It features a minimalist and functional aesthetic, characteristic of Lafer's work, which often blends modern design with the warmth of traditional materials. The table's structure is composed of a solid wood frame, displaying a rich dark tone that speaks of the quality and durability of the material. The wood grain is visible, adding texture and depth to the simple yet elegant design. This wood frame supports a rectangular glass top, providing a transparent surface that adds a light and airy quality to the piece. The design of the table is straightforward, with a focus on clean lines and usability. The glass is recessed into the frame, giving a sleek look and preventing any sharp edges from protruding. The legs of the table are thick and sturdy, ensuring stability, and are connected by a lower wooden beam that also serves as a shelf, adding to the table's functionality. In the context of Brazilian furniture design, this table is an embodiment of the innovative spirit that defined the mid-century period. It combines the natural beauty of the wood with the modernity of the glass, creating a piece that is both timeless and reflective of the era's design principles. It is a piece that would have been at home in a variety of settings, from a casual living room to a formal business environment, demonstrating Lafer's talent for creating versatile and enduring furniture. 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...

Sculptural cocktail table designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s. This iconic coffee table is one of Lafer's most famous designs and was made of various tropical hardwood including rosewood, teak and jacaranda in different heights and lengths to create a brutalist design. It's also easy to set up anywhere in your living room and with a simple folding mechanism that also allows it to be stored away easily. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a set of Milo Baughman cantilevered chrome bar stools as well as a stunning Joaquim Tenreiro jacaranda...

c. 1970s. Table by Percival Lafer made of Jacaranda wood. Made in Brazil, smoked glass top.