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Jorge Zalszupin Chairs

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
Brazilian Modern Set of Five Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs, Jorge Zalszupin
Brazilian Modern Set of Five Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs, Jorge Zalszupin

Brazilian Modern Set of Five Rosewood & Leather Dining Chairs, Jorge Zalszupin

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A sculptural and refined set of five dining chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, crafted in Brazilian jacaranda (rosewood) during the height of the country’s modernist movement in the 1960s. D...

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Daybed in Tropical Hardwood and Iron, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design
Daybed in Tropical Hardwood and Iron, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design

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Pair of Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Pair of Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

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Jorge Zalszupin chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jorge Zalszupin chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Jorge Zalszupin were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Martin Eisler, and Carlo Hauner. Prices for Jorge Zalszupin chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,900 and can go as high as $37,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,550.