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Jorge Zalszupin Dining Room Tables

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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Jorge Zalszupin, Large Dining Table, Imbuia, Leather, Concrete, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A large Imbuia and leather over concrete 'Guanabara' dining or conference table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, c. 1960s.
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Concrete, Metal

Round Dining Table in Hardwood and Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, c.1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This round dining table, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s, showcases a top made from solid Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda) with a rosewood veneer, highlighting a whimsical woo...
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Metal

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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Midcentury Modern Round Table in Hardwood & Granite by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury modern Round Dining Table in Hardwood & Granite designed by Jorge Zalszupin, in the sixties is exquisite. The table consists of a granite top and “X” shape base made of steel and Brazilian Rosewood, as known as Jacaranda. The refinished Jacaranda has smooth yellow veins, and the granite has a purple tone with white veins giving an organic look. Besides some marks of age, the table is in excellent condition.The manufacture seal is underneath the granite top. Equally as practical as beautiful, these table will look great with a modern or mid-modern chairs but will also look incredible into a Contemporary, Minimalistic, or even Eclectic environment. The table fits 6-7 people comfortably. In regards the creator, Jorge Zalszupin (1 June 1922 – 17 August 2020) was a Polish-born Brazilian architect and designer, who founded L’Atelier, in São Paulo. He began in the 1950’s decade with craftwork and soon after, to the production in series. Jorge Zalszupin a native of Warsaw, Poland, studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration in articles about Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil. His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects and, for many years, Zalszupin designed and executed them for his clients. The demand was as great as the desire to grow and expand his business, and he then decided to found Atelier Móveis in November 1959. A significant part of Zalszupin's furniture production is tributary to his architecture. He used new design language and tendencies, while maintaining a functional view of ambience for internal spaces. L’Atelier was a design collective of architects, engineers, craftsmen, and a full-scale team of professionals that did everything from researching materials to finalizing the product. Jorge Zalszupin has developed some of the most iconic models in Brazilian Modern furniture and has grown a lot in popularity in the last few years. The “Petala” Coffee table, “Paulistana” armchair or the “Brasiliana” sofa...
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Mid-Century Modern Guanabara Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
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Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
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Jorge Zalszupin Guanabara Rosewood Vintage Dining Table, 1959, Brazilian Design
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Located in New York, NY
The iconic Guanabara is a table designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. A long rosewood patchwork top rests over two concrete bases finished with black leather. This patchwork solution is present in other pieces designed by Zalszupin. Modern design taught us to use the material rationally, using the design as a tool to void waste. Aesthetically, the patchwork explores the different tones of the Brazilian Rosewood beautifully, achieving a fantastic result. At the time, the Guanabara table was presented as a dynamic piece that could be used in corporate spaces (as a meeting table...
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Jorge Zalszupin - Guanabara Dining or Work Table - plain Rosewood not patchwork
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in São Paulo, SP
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Mid-Century Modern 'Guarujá' Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1959
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Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jorge Zalszupin Dining Room Tables

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Jorge Zalszupin Guaruja 140 Table L'Atelier Brazil, 1959
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Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
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Concrete, Metal

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By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
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Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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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 Dining Room Tables

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Jorge Zalszupin dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Jorge Zalszupin dining room tables 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 dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables 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 dining room tables by Sergio Rodrigues, Carlo Hauner, and Giuseppe Scapinelli. Prices for Jorge Zalszupin dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,500 and can go as high as $76,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $42,250.

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