The Unsung Brazilian Modernist Behind Countless Classic Chairs

Despite a rise to prominence in the 1970s, pioneering designer Percival Lafer has remained a best-kept secret for collectors of midcentury Brazilian furniture.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s September 2015 issue.

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Lisa Skolnik
Lisa Skolnik is a mother of four and a writer living in Chicago. As the former Chicago editor of Metropolitan Home, she's been in countless homes built with unlimited budgets.

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