Percival Lafer Furniture
Brazilian, b. 1936
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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Creator: Percival Lafer
Rare lounge chair by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare lounge chair by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s. Tropical hardwood frame and thick leatherette seat. The seat hangs in the frame that is positioned as a cross with nice metal detai...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Faux Leather, Hardwood
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 upholstery that has great patina and wear. Bottom slings have been replaced with a ri...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Jacaranda
Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Suede, Rosewood
1960's Brazillian Wood and Leather MP185 Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce our latest addition to our vintage Brazilian collection: a Model MP185 chair, designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960s. This piece has undergone a complet...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Wood
'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-97 sofa designed by Percival Lafer is a truly exceptional piece of furniture. This sofa is constructed with a solid wood frame and features high-quality leather upholstery in ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Fruitwood
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair with ottoman, model MP-211, hardwood, leather, Brazil, 1974
Bulky and volominous lounge chair with pouf by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. This chair...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Pr. Percival Lafer MP-167 Lounge Chairs in Jatoba & Leather, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An attractive pair of Percival Lafer’s celebrated MP-167 lounge chairs in Jatoba wood and original yellow leather upholstery, marked with manufactures label and retailer’s mark.
Ra...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Brutalist Coffee Table by Percival Lafer Made in Brazil c 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the Mid Century, Brutalist school furniture produced in Brazil, designed by Percival Lafer circa 1970’s.
The table features oval legs which splay out from to...
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1970s Brazilian Brutalist Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Laminate, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa in Brown Leather and Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four-seat sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s.
This sofa consists of a rosewood frame upon which the cushions rest. The cushions are upholstered in brown leather with buttons of ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Brazilian Modern Leather Lounge Chair. MP-167 S-1
By Percival Lafer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a vintage Percival Lafer lounge chair in new aniline black leather. It is the model S-1 or MP-167, circa 1970s. It is a wonderful example of Brazilian Modernism, and is very ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
1960 Sofa Mp129 Leather tufted by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nicely shaped lounge sofa designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970. This sofa has a solid rosewood wooden frame and leather upholstery, chrome connections and l...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Steel
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Suede, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Mp-5 lounge chairs pair Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of MP-5 lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel structures covered with Caviuna. Reupholstered in a grey mixed fabric to ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Metal
Percival Lafer, Midcentury MP-19 Armchairs, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of beautiful MP19 armchairs, designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer. Brazil c. 1967.
Despite the large section of wood pieces and their solidity, this design feels light...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Patchwork Modular Slipper Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Can also be connected as a settee. Backs are removable.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer leather modular seating set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Percival Lafer
Modular sectional / Lounge chairs
Lafer S.A. Ind. Com.
Brazil, c. 1970
Percival Lafer sectional sofa has eight seats/ottomans and nine backrests. It can be split into...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous restored pair of 'S-1' cognac-color leather lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP. This set was designed in 1976 and was Lafer's concept of m...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa features a frame constructed of rare hardwood, with original and extremely comfort...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Suede, Rosewood
Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The chairs feature rare wood frames, with chrome tube supports, and fabric straps that crad...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather and Mahogany
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, mahogany, leather, Brazil, 1970s
Bulky and voluptuous pouf made in the 1970s by Percival Lafer. The olive green leather of the seat is tufted, whic...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Percival Lafer MP43 Lounge Chair with Headrest & Footstool.
By Percival Lafer
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The MP-41 was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960’s, Brazil.
This chair features a solid dark hardwood base with leather straps to support the seat. The tufted leather seating i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design pieces that were categorised as fine design for affordable prices. Lafer made an in...
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1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Bouclé, Wood
1960’s Brazilian Wood and Icelandic Sheepskin MP185 Chair by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to introduce our latest vintage Brazilian creation: a Model MP185 chair, designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960s. This piece has undergone a complete transformation, ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Sheepskin
Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Foam, Cedar
1970’s Brazilian MP81 Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Introducing the iconic 1970's MP81 sofa by Percival Lafer, now rejuvenated in luxurious top grain leather. Crafted with a fiberglass base supported by sturdy Jatoba wood legs, this s...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
1970s Brutalist Copper Patchwork Pedestal by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great 1970s pedestal in lacquered patchwork copper by Brazilian furniture designer, Percival Lafer.
Pedestal is in great shape overall. The only imperfection to note is one small ar...
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20th Century Percival Lafer Furniture
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Copper
MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair 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-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam seat. Its unique design and construction make this an authentic statement piece.
These pieces are unrestored and will receive wood treatment and new upholsteries according to the customer's taste. The cushions are in very good condition, with the extremely comfortable injectable foam.
Móveis Lafer...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Cedar
Architectural Sofa in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 60's, is a striking piece of mid-century Brazilian furniture. Its design is a testament to Lafer’s innovative approach, blending traditio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Faux Leather, Cedar
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the world of design, Percival Lafer was a visionary dedicated to enhancing both comfort and aesthetics. His innovation led to the creation of the dual MP-97 lounge chairs, which e...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Percival Lafer Furniture
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Wood
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, rosewood plywood base. Restored and reupholstered in Maharam Brown leather. In gr...
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1970s South American Post-Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood
Organic Table Lamp in Acrylic, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of white acrylic table lamps, made up of two equal halves, fixed with customized screws. The acrylic parts form the bubble of the dome and fold at the bottom to support the piec...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Percival Lafer MP-79 Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in St Louis Park, MN
C. 1970s
Percival Lafer was one of the most prolific designers of the Brazilian midcentury period.
The tufted camel leather cushion sits on sturdy leather straps, which are attache...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair in Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chairs, fabric, wood, leather, Brazil, 1960s
A phenomenal design by designer Percival Lafer. Two L-shaped forms are attached together which characterizes thei...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1970s Brazilian Leather MP97 Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
We are delighted to unveil the newest addition to our esteemed vintage Brazilian collection: an exceptionally rare high-back variation of Percival Lafer's iconic MP97 sofa for Móveis...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather
Satellite Collection - Pony Lounge Chair by Pedro Ávila
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-13 Sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece reflecting the Brazilian mid-century modern style, renowned for its emphasis on form, function, and the beauty o...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Percival Lafer, Coffee Table, Patchwork Wood, c. 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in PARIS, FR
Percival Lafer's table is a remarkable piece of design that embodies the aesthetics of the 1970s. This coffee table in patchwork wood and glass is a harmonious mix of natural materia...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Glass, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP1 lounge chairs Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel structures covered with amazing hardwood. Reupholstered in a green velvet mohair. The M...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Metal
Percival Lafer, Coffee Table, Patchwork Wood, c. 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in PARIS, FR
Percival Lafer's table is a remarkable piece of design that embodies the aesthetics of the 1970s. This coffee table in patchwork wood and glass is a harmonious mix of natural materia...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Glass, Hardwood
'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 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Marble
Midcentury Modern Brazilian EARTH Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Brazilian Black Leather "Earth" lounge chair by Percival Lafer Brazilian with ottoman. Great lounge chair made out of Sculpted foam ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Percival Lafer Chair in Dark Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous, rare Percival Lafer armchair made by Lafer S.A. in Sao Paolo, Brazil in dark chocolate brown leather. The front feet are rounded leather and the back legs are wheels, which...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Percival Lafer Brazilian Modern Sofa and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning and rare example designed by Percival Lafer. This sofa and ottoman have been fully restored with new leather and refinished Jacaranda frame. The leather straps are in good original condition.
A striking deep stance and extremely comfortable sit to this sofa. Not only is this a hard to find model but paired with the ottoman an even more unique set.
This set a fine example of Brazilian Modernism from the most prolific designers of the genre. Percival Lafer designed...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Side table By Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brasília, BR
This beautiful side table designed by Percival Lafer in the 60s, combines design and functionality, offering a touch of elegance to your space. Composed of a marble top resting on a solid noble wood structure, it is perfect for placing next to a sofa.
It is in very good condition, with minimal traces of use.
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your space
Dimensions: L66cm x W60cm x H50cm
Percival Lafer's work as an industrial designer marked the segment of Brazilian modernist furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Marble
Pair of Shelf of Units, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This shelf unit is a distinctive piece of mid-20th century Brazilian design by Percival Lafer. It is a quintessential example of the era's fusion of materials and aesthetics, highlig...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Metal
'MP-85' Side Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of MP-85 side tables embodies the essential qualities of mid-century modern Brazilian design, a period known for its innovative use of materials and clean, geometric lines....
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Marble
1970s Leather Loveseat by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of leather loveseats by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Elegantly aged, the patina highlights the richest tufted and pleated dark l...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
'MP-79' Center Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP79 center table, designed by the illustrious Percival Lafer, stands as a paragon of mid-century modern Brazilian design, reflecting an era where functionality met elegance in a...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Limestone
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 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Teak
Geometric "S1" Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The S1 lounge chair is a distinctive example of the work of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, who is celebrated for his innovative use of local materials and modern design principles that characterized Brazilian furniture design in the mid-20th century.
Lafer's designs are often recognized for their combination of traditional and contemporary elements. The armchairs presented here, with their clear modernist lines and rich wooden frames, typify this blend. The wood, native Brazilian hardwood, is dark and lustrous, giving the chairs a solid and grounded appearance. The frames showcase the beauty of the wood grain, a signature element in Lafer's work, reflecting his appreciation for natural materials and their aesthetic qualities.
The chairs are upholstered in fabric, which provides a stark contrast to the smoothness of the wood. This choice of upholstery not only adds a textural contrast but also a level of comfort and luxury to the design, suggesting a softness and warmth that invites relaxation and leisure, characteristics valued in Lafer's seating designs.
The chairs' structure, with open sides and a low-slung profile, speaks to Lafer's understanding of ergonomic design, ensuring that the sitter is supported yet enveloped by the chairs' form. The horizontal slats along the base add both structural support and an element of visual interest, aligning with the mid-century modern ethos of form following function.
In essence, these lounge chairs reflect Percival Lafer's commitment to design that is at once modern, comfortable, and deeply connected to the materials and cultural context of Brazil.
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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Percival Lafer Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood
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 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Smoked Glass
Percival Lafer – MP-91 – Lounge Chair – Brazil – 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This truely beautiful lounge chair is called the MP-91 and is designed by Percival Lafer. It’s an extraordinary piece of furniture. The chair is made from rose wood and has a leathe...
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1970s South American Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
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Leather
Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Beautiful color-way of the iconic Percival Lafer MP-97 Model.
Wine colored leather & rosewood with camel color straps. Wear consistent with age. ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Percival Lafer Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Percival Lafer furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Percival Lafer furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Percival Lafer furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 167 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Percival Lafer were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Sergio Rodrigues, Móveis Cimo, and Geraldo de Barros. Prices for Percival Lafer furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $595 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,423.
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- What is Percival Lafer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Percival Lafer is a leading contemporary Brazilian furniture designer most famous for his Mid-Century Modern sofas and chairs constructed with hardwood and luxurious leather. Lafer is a pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. On 1stDibs, find authentic Percival Lafer furniture from top sellers.
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