{"product_id":"percival-lafer-mp-91-163-earth-line-3-seater","title":"Percival Lafer MP-91 \/ 163 Earth Line 3 Seater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner \/ Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Percival Lafer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eMP-91 \/ MP-163 (Earth Line) 3 Seater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1970s from Sau Paulo, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jatoba wood + your choice of leather or fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eL:75\" x D:32\" H:36\" With a seat height of 14.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced in Chicago, but originally manufactured in São Paulo and shipped to the USSR in the 1970s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always say that a piece of furniture’s story can be just as important as the piece itself. In this case, that’s true without much exaggeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the story goes, this entire MP-91 collection was made in São Paulo, Brazil, built to order, and shipped to the Soviet Union in the 1970s. Somehow, a very well-connected family managed to acquire the set brand new. Keep in mind, getting your hands on imported luxury or designer furniture in the USSR at the time was no small feat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were told that this sofa, along with the matching loveseat we also acquired, essentially became the family babysitter. And after sitting in one, we understand why. These sofas cradle you so deeply that even an infant would have a difficult time escaping the depths of their comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, the Soviet Union collapsed and the family relocated to the United States. They brought their art—and their babysitters—with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot too long ago, the original owners began downsizing with age and finally decided to let go of the collection. Somehow, after traveling from São Paulo to the Soviet Union and eventually to the United States, it ended up with us in Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we get to prepare it for the next family, whoever that may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sofas have never been restored. No regluing, no attempted touch-ups, no previous upholstery work. At this point they’re hardly usable, and that’s music to our ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we have here is an \u003cstrong\u003eunadulterated and unmolested set of Percival Lafers.\u003c\/strong\u003e They’re giving us the rare opportunity to completely disassemble them without surprises, properly reglue the joints, update the foam, and reupholster the covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that’s exactly what we’ll do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frames are made from \u003cstrong\u003ejatobá\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Brazilian hardwood with a naturally lighter appearance than the dark rosewoods often associated with Brazilian furniture of this period. That gives us options. We can celebrate the lighter natural character of the wood or take the finish considerably darker. \u003cstrong\u003eYour pick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice starts at $5,500 which includes the loveseat and restoration. Fabric or leather will be an additional cost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom São Paulo, to the Soviet Union, to Chicago. To be restored by us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Normalish Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54757619335534,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8292\/1582\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_19d9e438-3477-432a-af3e-794f09b9f848.jpg?v=1789006004","url":"https:\/\/www.normalishstudio.com\/products\/percival-lafer-mp-91-163-earth-line-3-seater","provider":"Normalish Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}