Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
Brazilian, Polish, 1922-2020
Just as emigrant Europeans — from Kem Weber and Paul Frankl to Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe — helped establish modernist design and architecture in the United States, so too did many of their peers foster the new design aesthetic in Brazil in the middle decades of the 20th century. Along with architect Lina Bo Bardi (from Italy) and Joaquim Tenreiro (from Portugal) — both of whom helped popularize Brazilian modern design and influenced today's generation of Brazilian designers — there was Jorge Zalszupin, who arrived from Poland in 1949 and created consistently sleek and elegant chairs, tables and case pieces using the South American country’s vibrantly grained tropical hardwoods.
Zalszupin was born in Warsaw (his given first name is Jerzy) and went on to study architecture at the École des Beaux Arts in Bucharest, Romania, graduating in 1945. Zalszupin moved to Paris but found few opportunities in the postwar City of Light. He was impressed by articles on the work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer that he saw in the André Bloc–edited magazine L’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui (Architecture Today). And after sailing to South America, Zalszupin went to work with his fellow Pole and architect Luciano Korngold in São Paulo. Zalszupin began designing furniture as part of his architectural commissions and created several pieces for Niemeyer for use in the new capital city, Brasília. He opened his own design and manufacturing firm, L’Atelier, in 1959.
While Zalszupin cannot be said to have had a signature style, his furniture designs all share a characteristic simplicity and purity of line and form. His work is often compared to that of Danish designers, most especially in their shared commitment to quality construction. He was a master of many materials: travertine marble for tabletops, slung leather for seating, man-made fabrics for upholstery and — his forte — highly figured woods such as jacaranda and rosewood. The latter plays prominently in two of Zalszupin’s best-known lounge chairs: the Brasiliana, with its austere, angular wood frame, and the Presidencial, with its curved seating shell and slatted backrest. Both chairs feature deep cushions and generous proportions in deference to the Brazilian proclivity for long and languid conversations. Yet both pieces — like all Zalszupin designs — possess a striking, tailored grace that would be perfect in any environment.
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Creator: Jorge Zalszupin
Jorge Zalszupin chancelers table L'Atalier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful version of the Mesa de Centro Chanceler designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. The Mesa de...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather & Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern sofa in black leather, wood and Chrome designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the seventies is simply spectacular!...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin “Guaruja” Dining Table for L’Atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jorge Zalszupin “Guarujá” Dining Table for L’Atelier, Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1959.
The Guarujá” dining table, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959 for L’Atelier, exemplifies the t...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Leather, Wood
1960's Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from restoration, we are thrilled to present the newest edition to our esteemed Brazilian furniture collection. Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier in the 1960's, this ea...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Jacaranda
Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood Patchwork Credenza, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in j...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood foldable Desk, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'atelier. This piece is covered with rectangular pieces of marquetry wood, a creative resource developed by Zalszupin. The technique consists of gluing several pieces of rosewood leaves of different textures and shades on a furniture surface, which forms a beautiful wood patchwork. This feature allows large surfaces to be coated with a larger visual unit, making it easier to combine different furniture together. This writing desk is a dynamic piece, which can be used both in the corporate and domestic places, a characteristic very present in Zalszupin's production.
About his marquetry technique, Zalzszupin affirms:
"I thought about combining several patterns of rosewood, lighter, darker, with different types of veins, that is, creating a new pattern for all desks...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Commander Office Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Handsome vintage Commander Chair designed by Brazilian master Jorge Zalsuzpin. Features a rare gray color way with leather, fiberglass, and aluminum materials.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
$5,200 Sale Price
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Jorge Zalszupin 'Guaruja' Rosewood Vintage Dining Table, 1960s, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Guarujá is a table designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. A rosewood patchwork top rests over one concrete base finished with leather.
This patchwork solution is present in other pieces designed by Zalszupin. Modern design taught us about using the material rationally, having the design as a tool to avoid waste. Aesthetically, the patchwork explores the different tones of the Brazilian rosewood beautifully, achieving a unique result.
At the time, the Guanabara table was presented as a dynamic piece that could be used in the corporate spaces (as a meeting...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Concrete
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. As Zalszupin gained more and more momentum with his practice during the early and...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Faux Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Guanabara Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Guanabara table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
The iconic Guanabara is a table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his c...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Concrete
Jorge Zalszupin, Coffee Table Model “Romana”, Jacaranda, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jorge Zalszupin
Coffee table model “Romana”
Manufactured by L’Atelier
Brazil, 1960s
Jacaranda, marble
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements:
137.16 cm x 68.58 cm x 30.48 H cm
54 in x 27 in x 12 H in
Literature
Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Jorge Zalszupin, Design Moderno no Brasil, Éditions Olhares, São Paulo 2014
Concept
Jorge Zalszupin collaboration with Oscar Niemeyer, a legend of Brazilian modernism, had a great influence on his aesthetics. He made his way to Brazil at the precise moment when the Brazilian form of modernistic architecture was being shaped by Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, and Lucio Costa. Zalszupin’s furniture fits perfectly with the style of this period in design. In his designs, Zalszupin blends simplicity of form with sensuality.
Materials of the highest quality are the essence of his design practice. With a marble top affixed on thin, exquisitely curved wooden bases, the Romana coffee table...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Marble
"Guanabara" Pedestal Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Utrecht, NL
"I can't live well with too much rigidity. The 90-degree angle, for example, is something I love, but I can't do it. The things I do end up being a little lyrical, a little sensual, ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
Ice bucket “Eva” designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1970s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ice bucket with tweezers “Eva”, a line of plastic household utensils designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and Oswaldo Mellone in 1970s.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Plastic
Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful large desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin, manufactured by L’Atelier San Paulo, circa 1960.
Made of high quality jacaranda wood. The desk has four drawers with very well craf...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Jacaranda
Sideboard in Patchwork Venneer, by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite sideboard, a creation of the renowned designer Jorge Zalszupin, epitomizes the elegance of Brazilian mid-century modern design. It is masterfully crafted from a select...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian Cabinet
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful cabinet can be used as a side table as well. With a rich patchwork of Brazilian Rosewood by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Wood
$4,400 Sale Price
32% Off
Pair of End Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, a pair of end tables, Rosewood, and leather. Brazil, circa the 1960s.
Pair of end tables made in Brazilian rosewood patchwork (Jacaranda), black leat...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Chrome
Pair of Blue Armchairs , Wood and Fabric, italy, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of blue armchairs, Wood and Fabric,Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rosewood Nightstand Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A drawer cabinet with three drawers and chrome handles designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. The piece is entirely covered with rectangular pieces o...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with File Cabinet, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this desk with a file cabinet, designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his company L’Atelier in the 1960s, highlights an innovative approach to Brazilian rosewoo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood & three drawers, Jorge Zalszupin, 1965
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The renowned “Diplomata” desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1965 to meet the rising need for office furniture in Brasilia, is a testament to innovative design and craftsmanship. Cr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Nightstands File Cabinet pair Hardwood Jorge Zalszupin 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this File Cabinets or Nightstands in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960’s is nothing less than gorgeous!
This pair...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin, Table Componivel, circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
La table de centre Componivel du designer brésilien Jorge Zalszupin est une pièce de mobilier moderne et élégante. Elle se compose d'un plateau en v...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
Set of 2 “Senior” Armchairs in Hardwood & Suede by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This comfortable, aptly named Senior armchair was designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his own company, L’Atelier, in Brazil in 1959. The Senior chair is a minimalist design t...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Aluminum
Jorge Zalszupin For L'atelier, Brazil, 1960s Imbuia Console
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in London, GB
An original 1960s L'atelier console table designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil.
This versatile console table also works as a small desk.
It has his iconic patchwork pattern Imbuia wo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Imbuia
Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 185 L'atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice small sized and sophisticated sideboard from the componivel series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Rosewood
Center Coffee Table 'Chanceler', Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A stunning example of Brazilian modernist design, the "Chanceler" coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin embodies the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship that defined the designer’s...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Marble
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Vintage Office Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. This piece has four drawers on each side. All the top is covered with rosewood veneer. The struct...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Side Cabinet with Drawer in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Side Cabinet with Drawer in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin c. 1960s, is nothing less than g...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin brazilian side table 1960 chrome metal, glass and leather
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Jorge Zalszupin brazilian 1960 metal chromed and leather side table
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
Brazilian Modern Cabinet with Three Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Immediately available with complementary shipping n NYC area this Brazilian modern filing cabinet in Rosewood and leather is a true beauty!
This filing cabinet was designed by Jorge...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
Jorge Zalszupin Armchair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Rare armchair design by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Jorge Zalszupin Brazilian Low Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Rare table combining rich Brazilian wood with metal, by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
$6,800 Sale Price
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Jorge Zalszupin Lobby Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Stylish metal frame and rivets makes for a unique lounge chair by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Metal
$6,000 Sale Price
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Pair of Rosewood Nightstand Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The tables can also be used as nightstand piece.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Rosewood
Jacarandá and Leather Stool, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Originally born in Poland, Jorge Zalszupin built his entire career in Brazil, where he's absorbed many influences for his design, specially the care and attention for the treatment o...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Leather, Jacaranda
First and Rare Version of Jorge Zalszupin "JZ" Tea Trolley
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Rarest version of the iconic JZ Trolley
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
Side Table by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Side Table/ Stool by Jorge Zalszupin
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Rose Uniacke Velvet
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
"Commander" chair by Jorge Zalszupin upholstered in Rose Uniacke Cotton Velvet
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Fabric
Price Upon Request
"Manhattan" Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
"Manhattan" Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Fabric
Price Upon Request
Pair of "Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Pair of "Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Fabric
Price Upon Request
"Marina" chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Set of "Marina" dining chairs upholstered in suede
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Iron
Price Upon Request
"Manhattan" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Pair of "Cubo" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin reupholstered in off-white Boucle.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Fabric
Price Upon Request
"Cubo" sofa by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Two-seater "Cubo" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin reupholstered in off-white Boucle.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Fabric
Price Upon Request
"Presidencial" armchair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Rare "Presidencial" chair by Jorge Zalszupin created in 1959.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Hardwood, Fabric
Price Upon Request
Pair of Presidencial Armchairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Iconic pair of presidencial armchairs designer by Zalszupin for L'Atelier
Provenance: Private collection in Sao Paulo - Brazil.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Steel
Price Upon Request
Jorge Zalszupin Coffee Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rosewood coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Jorge Zalszupin Furniture
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Rosewood
Price Upon Request
Jorge Zalszupin furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Jorge Zalszupin furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jorge Zalszupin furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jorge Zalszupin were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Sergio Rodrigues, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, and Percival Lafer. Prices for Jorge Zalszupin furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $151 and can go as high as $80,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,561.
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