Anne Parker and Alea Joy‘s home from The New Bohemians. Photo: Dabito.
Laid back lounge vibes, a design staple in the 70’s, can still feel fresh and modern, like the earthy boho living room in Anne Parker and Alea Joy’s Portland home (featured in The New Bohemians). With gorgeous vintage Percival Lafer furniture pieces, it’s easy to love this comfortable and stylish look. The broken-in, buttery soft leather, the rich tones of rosewood, and the low slung lines of Lafer’s pieces seem to beckon us in for an afternoon of reading, or a night in with a glass of wine.
The Brazilian designer, who planned to practice architecture, fell into furniture design after his father, who owned a furniture company, passed away. With the goal of ensuring the company endured, Lafer and his brother’s took over and it was there Lafer began to try out new designs, which ultimately brought us the now iconic designs that were widely imported to the US in the 70’s and 80’s.
We love all the curves and warm tones of many of Lafer’s pieces for the seamless way they layer in with color, pattern, and texture. Whether with the neutral tones of an earthy bohemian home or a bright and colorful maximal boho room, this furniture feels right at home.
We find inspiration in Lafer’s work, and are always tempted by the vintage pieces we see. To shop the items above, and many more, check out our partner’s site, Chairish. You’ll find all of this month’s favorites right here.
HI, Can I ask how much you paid for the Lafer sofa?
I LOVE it and am seeing prices around 10k on first dibs. Since my budget is $1500 this isn’t going to work. Just checking if you think 1st Dibs is overpriced and I may find the sofa at an antique dealer in my budget.
Hi Bridget! The Lafer sofa featured here is from the home of someone featured in Justina’s first book, and I’m not sure how much they paid for it. Since Lafer’s pieces are well known and well made, they are often quite expensive, especially if you’re purchasing one from someone who knows what it is. Often the best way to find designer vintage furniture at lower prices is to shop estate sales and keep an eye on Craigslist. It’ll take longer than ordering from 1st Dibs, but you’ll usually get a better deal. Hope that helps!