Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Brutalist End Table W/ Smoked Glass Top in Jacaranda by Percival Lafer, Brazil, C. 1970s

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Attention collectors! This alluring end table, designed by the incomparable Percival Lafer, is the epitome of Brazilian minimalism for which … Read more Attention collectors! This alluring end table, 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 frame is in overall very good condition and the variegated woodgrains unique to the species are on full display from every angle. The smoked glass top, again in stunning original condition, adds to the seductive nature of the piece replete with almost purple woodgrains.

Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and 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. Born in 1936 in Brazil, he studied at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University College of Architecture in São Paulo. After graduating, his father passed away and he and his brothers took over LAFER, his father’s furniture company. Lafer currently lives and works in Campos do Jordão, Brazil, still creating and designing for his now iconic firm.

Featuring a newly cut smoked glass top this table is perfect for designers searching for an authentic, vintage Lafer table and is ideal for home, studio and office settings. Able to blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Brutalism and everything in between this table is a collector's dream. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.

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Width: 24 in / 60.96 cm
Depth: 22 in / 55.88 cm
Height: 13.25 in / 33.66 cm See less