Set of Two '2' End Tables in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, circa 1970s

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Set of Two '2' End Tables in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, circa 1970s

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Attention collectors! This alluring set of end tables, designed by the incomparable Percival Lafer, is the epitome of Brazilian minimalism for which Lafer and his furniture company are regarded as the paramount makers. The solid jacaranda frames are in superb original condition and the variegated woodgrains unique to the species are on full display from every angle. Perfect for designers and collectors alike searching for an authentic, unmolested Lafer set these tables are ideal for home, studio and office settings. Make them yours today before they're gone forever. Currently available with matching coffee table. ---Dimensions--- Width: 25 in / 63.5 cm Depth: 23 in / 58.42 cm Height: 13.25 in / 33.66 cm Condition Details: This exceptional set of end tables by Percival Lafer are in 100% original, vintage condition and have aged to perfection! The solid jacaranda frames are in excellent shape showing only minor nicks and light surface scratches but showing no gouges, deep scratches or other damage whatsoever. The smoked glass tops do show minor signs of vintage wear including one 1.5" long chip as well as other minor surface scratches (all of which can be seen in the detail photos provided). We are inclined to leave these tables in their original condition however if you're interested in replacing the glass we can have new pieces cut at cost. Message us prior to checkout to discuss options and pricing. This extraordinary set of Brazilian end tables are functional, structurally sound and ready for decades more of use. Please view all photos for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.

Creator:
Lafer (Manufacturer),Percival Lafer (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Jacaranda,Wood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the body of the listing for the full condition details.
Seller Location:
Deland, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: AM01941-21stDibs: LU7413234439172

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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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