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Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Cocktail Tables, a Pair, 1970s

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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 petala and credenza, and not only do these tables make a statement, they steal the show. Percival Lafer is a Brazilian furniture designer and architect who was born on May 12, 1936, in São Paulo, Brazil. He is known for his innovative and modern furniture designs, which have gained international recognition and acclaim. Lafer began his career as an architect, but he soon shifted his focus to furniture design. In 1959, he founded his own furniture company, Lafer S.A., which quickly became one of Brazil's leading furniture manufacturers. Over the years, Lafer has designed a wide variety of furniture pieces, including chairs, sofas, tables, and more. Many of Lafer's furniture designs are characterized by their sleek lines, minimalist aesthetic, and use of high-quality materials. His designs often incorporate elements of Brazilian culture and architecture, such as the use of natural materials like wood and leather. Lafer's furniture designs have been exhibited at numerous international design shows and have won many awards, including the prestigious International Design Award in 1974. Today, Lafer is considered one of Brazil's most influential furniture designers, and his designs continue to inspire and influence furniture designers around the world.
  • Creator:
    Percival Lafer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Mininal wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Culver City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1139233947882

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