Moveis Lafer
Table basse Percival Lafer mod. MP-97, Móveis Lafer circa 1970
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
DESCRIPTION
Table basse de Percival Lafer mod. MP-97 Édition Móveis Lafer circa 1970
Piètement en
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MP-51 Brazilian Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning MP-51 lounge chair by Percival Lafer. In great original vintage condition with original
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Percival Lafer's Lounge Chair model MP-61 in Maharam Leather and Rosewood, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare lounge chair designed by Percival Lafer for Móveis Lafer, Model MP-61, with fiberglass shell
Category
Vintage 1970s South American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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H 26.5 in W 31 in D 33.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Hardwood and Marble by Percival Lafer, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
brothers took over Móveis Lafer, his father's furniture company. Móveis Lafer, where Percival designed a
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H 17.5 in W 19.7 in D 22 in
Midcentury Armchairs MP-13 by Percival Lafer in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
took over Móveis Lafer, his father's furniture company.
Móveis Lafer, where Percival designed a wide
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 27.6 in W 39.4 in D 31.5 in
MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
good condition, with the extremely comfortable injectable foam.
Móveis Lafer, where Percival
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Pair of Brazilian Mp-5 Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-5 lounge chairs by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Faux Leather, Cedar
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
made of plywood plates covered in Rosewood veneers.
Móveis Lafer, where Percival designed a wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
1970s Brazilian Leather MP97 Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
exceptionally rare high-back variation of Percival Lafer's iconic MP97 sofa for Móveis Lafer. Originating from
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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MP-71 Armchair with ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
the same principle as the MP-61, with laminated foam applied directly to the shell.
Móveis Lafer
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cedar
H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Sofa MP-13 by Percival Lafer in Hardwood & Beige Leather, 1967 Brasil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Lafer, his father's furniture company.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.9 in W 84.6 in D 33.5 in
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
Percival's ingenuity thrived was Móveis Lafer, which played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of
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Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
fabric according to the client's taste.
Móveis Lafer, where Percival designed a wide range of products
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
H 26.38 in W 32.49 in D 29.53 in
MP-91 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
wedges that fit the joints.
Móveis Lafer, where Percival designed a wide range of products, played a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
originality in design and the confidence to name his brand Lafer MP – the acronym MP stands for Moveis
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
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Moveis Lafer For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal moveis lafer for your home. Each moveis lafer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a moveis lafer — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each moveis lafer bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Moveis Lafer?
Prices for a moveis lafer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,566 and can go as high as $23,000, while the average can fetch as much as $14,000.
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