20th Century Design Online
Description:
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Coffee Table, Sao Paulo, Brazil, c. 1965, Brazilian rosewood, jacaranda, and mahogany, wood block top and ends with glass on top, hinged mechanism allows it to fold flat, metal Lafer tag, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 59, dp. 30 in.
Note: Lafer is a 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.
Estimate $400-600
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Percival Lafer, Sao Paulo, Brazil20th Century Design
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