Percival Lafer Folding Coffee Table, Brazil, 1970s

A striking and highly collectible coffee table designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s, showcasing the Brazilian designer's distinctive approach to organic forms, innovative construction, and richly textured timber.
Crafted from solid tropical hardwood, the table features an eye-catching geometric mosaic construction, with individual timber blocks creating a sculptural architectural appearance from every angle. The warm variations in tone and grain produce a remarkable visual depth that reflects the natural beauty of the wood.
The table's ingenious folding design allows it to transform effortlessly, offering both practical functionality and sculptural presence. When closed, it forms a substantial low coffee table with a strong architectural profile. The clean rectangular form is softened by the warmth and character of the handcrafted timber construction.
Percival Lafer is widely regarded as one of Brazil's most influential modernist designers, known for creating furniture that combines comfort, craftsmanship, and bold visual identity. Pieces from this period are increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide.
 
Designer: Percival Lafer 
 
Manufacturer: Lafer
 
Country of Origin: Brasil
 
Period: Mid Century
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Date of Origin: circa 1970
 
Material: Wood, Glass​
 
Color: Dark