Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Creator: Percival Lafer
'MP- 51' Coffee Table in Marble, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-51 coffee table, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece that showcases the elegance and timeless appeal of Brazilian mid-century modern design. It is a fine rep...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Percival Lafer coffee table in mixed wood Brazil 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculptural coffee table designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1960. This amazing piece is made of high quality different tropical hardwood that is very well c...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Teak
Percival Lafer Brazilian Cocktail Coffee Table, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Percival Lafer Brazilian Coffee Table. Circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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.
Stamped "Made in Brazil."
Very good vintage condition with minor flaws as expected for age. See photos.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 59 in.
Depth: 30 in.
Height: 14 in.
We're currently pairing this brutalist Percival Lafer coffee table with an Adrian Pearsall Blue Velvet Swivel Chair and a Joaquim Tenreiro jacaranda...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
Above average condition and structurally sound. Wood is in very good con...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Brazilian Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Table by Percival Lafer made of Jacaranda wood. Made in Brazil, smoked glass top.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass
Percival Lafer Sculptural Brazilian Brutalist Jacaranda Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage coffee table designed by Percival Lafer. Features a continuous mixed wood pattern of rosewood, mahogany, jacaranda, and teak with offset varying levels that is sure to make a...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Percival Lafer MP-81 Coffee Table Red Snakeskin Embossed Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rosewood coffee table from the MP-81 seating and table collection by famed Brazilian furniture designer Percival Lafer.
The coffee table is typically a glass top. Our par...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Brazilian Modern Rosewood End Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1970s Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern side tables. The deep red hue rosewood bases support a rich smoked glass table top. Both of the tables bear the “Lafer” label. ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Rosewood and Patchwork Copper Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this jacaranda rosewood coffee table features a bold rectangular frame with exposed hardware. The top is crafted of beautifully patina...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Coffee Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
This coffee table is fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative and modern designs. One of his most iconic creations is the Percival Lafer folding table, which was first introduced in the 1970s. Coming in a number of sizes, this is the large coffee table.
The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile functional pieces of furniture that can be used in a variety of settings. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to move, with a simple folding mechanism that allows it to be set up or stored away quickly and easily.
The table features a sleek and minimalist design, with a rosewood parquette type design that featured different pieces of rosewood arranged at different heights, creating an uneven, heavily textured, almost brutalist look-- topped with glass. This eye catching design is one of his most iconic designs.
A wonderful piece that can be easily folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables together to have a larger functional coffee table. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a Sergio Rodrigues sofa as well as a Jorge Zalszupin mesa...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Cocktail Tables, a Pair, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
These cocktail tables are fabulous! Designed by Percival Lafer a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative and modern designs. One of his most iconic creations is the Percival Lafer folding table, which was first introduced in the 1970s.
The Percival Lafer folding tables are versatile functional pieces of furniture that can be used in a variety of settings. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to move, with a simple folding mechanism that allows it to be set up or stored away quickly and easily.
The table features a sleek and minimalist design, with a rosewood parquette type design that featured different pieces of rosewood arranged at different heights, creating an uneven, heavily textured, almost brutalist look-- topped with glass. This eye catching design is one of his most iconic designs.
A wonderful piece that can be easily folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables together to have a larger functional coffee table. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a Sergio Rodrigues sofa as well as a Jorge Zalszupin mesa...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Smoked Glass Top Rosewood Base 3-Piece End Table Coffee Table Set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Very good condition Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer end table and coffee table set. Vintage 1970s. Stamped "Made in Brazil" on each piece. Sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood base wi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer Coffee Long Coffee Table, c. 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deland, FL
This extraordinary Mid-Century Modern mosaic coffee table was designed by the renowned Brazilian designer Percival Lafer circa 1970. This table is constructed of an exotic mixture of...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Percival Lafer Exotic Wood and Glass Coffee Table MP 97, 1970's
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table, model, MP 97, was designed and produced by Percival Lafer, in Brazil, during the 1970's. It has a simple structure in solid exotic wood and the top in smoked glass...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass, Smoked Glass
Percival Lafer Brutalist Parquet Hardwood Block Relief Brazilian Cocktail Tables
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Please consider and compare the quality of this set to similar offerings. You won't find a more beautifully restored example anywhere.
These 1970's Mid-Century, Brazilian-Modern Pe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass, Hardwood
Coffee Table by Percival Lafer Brasil Hardwood Relief Top
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
Brazilian coffee table designed with a sculptural relief of various tropical hardwoods in different heights and lengths to create a Brutalist effect edged with mahogany and fitted gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Mahogany
"MP-29" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Coffee Table Design by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Brazilian Coffee Table design by Percival Lafer,1960s
A beautiful Brutalist coffee table by Brazilian top designer Percival Lafer
Made in the 60s.
A tropical mix of Jacara...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda, Glass
Rosewood and Patchwork Copper Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this jacaranda rosewood coffee table features a bold rectangular frame with exposed hardware. The top is crafted of beautifully patina...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Percival Lafer Large Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and Pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. He is most famous for his chair and sofa designs, which combine low-profile hardwood structures with plush leather upholstery. “I’ve always been drawn to the motion features of furniture,” he’s said. “The engineering and design work that goes into its mechanisms is fascinating and fulfilling.” Born on April 12, 1936 in Brazil, he studied at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University College of Architecture in São Paulo. After graduating, his father passed away and he and his brothers took over LAFER, his father’s furniture company. The designer currently lives and works in Campos do...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Percival Lafer Rosewood and Smoked Glass Coffee or Side Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Miami, FL
Rosewood and smoked glass top coffee or side table by Percival Later. Brazil, 1970s; maintains original label.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
"MP-79" Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Solid Wood Base on Italian Carrara Marble Cocktail Low Table by Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s low cocktail, coffee, end table by Percival Laufer, circa 1970s, nice clean condition hard to find. Solid rose wood base with solid Italian Carrara marble. Nice condi...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mahogany & Glass Cocktail Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern mosaic cocktail table was realized by the esteemed Brazilian designer Percival Lafer circa 1970. It features an austere waterfall form- like a volume...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
1960s Percival Lafer Exotic Wood Coffee Table Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Percival Lafer coffee table in a rectangular shape.
Exotic wood jacaranda rosewood (solid wood) glass top.
No label present from the mak...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Sculptural 1960s Brazilian Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-century Brutalist style coffee table with a staggered wooden block relief design, protected with a glass top.
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Percival Lafer Coffee Table / Side Table Produced by Lafer MP in Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare coffee / side table designed by Percival Lafer. Produced by Lafer MP in Brazil.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Pair of Percival Lafer Coffee Table Brazilian Rosewood Exotic Wood Mosaic
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Percival Lafer coffee tables with glass tops over rosewood hardwood mosaic.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
3-Piece Percival Lafer Designed Coffee and End Tables in Jacaranda Rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered is a three piece set of a Percival Lafer designed coffee and end tables in Jacaranda Rosewood, all have their original smoke glass tops.
...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Brazilian Sidetable Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Vienna, AT
A punchy sidetable designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960. A firm and heavy object, upholstered with black leather and completed with a deep seated glass top. Additionally this str...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cocktail Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Percival Lafer Brutalist Style End Table
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive Brazilian hardwood coffee table features a brutalist style sculpted top with a mix of woods for a sculptural design with a protective glass top. By Lafer Design of Br...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
Percival Lafer Pair of Coffee Tables, circa 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of coffee tables designed by Pecival Lafer, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Brazil.
Jacaranda slat wood.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Collapsible Coffee Table in a Mosaic of Exotic Woods by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this coffee table showcases a mosaic of exotic woods — jacaranda rosewood and mahogany — across the top and down the sides. A glass to...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Jacaranda, Mahogany, Glass
Percival Lafer Copper Patchwork and Rosewood Coffee Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One incredible Percival Lafer copper Patchwork with solid rosewood frame coffee tables 1970s. This Brazilian modern beauty features a removable top and ha...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Copper
Percival Lafer Jacaranda Cocktail or Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in London, GB
A Brazilian coffee or cocktail table with a wonderful sculptural quality. A relief of various tropical hardwoods in different heights and lengths to create a Brutalist effect, edged ...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood, Jacaranda
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