L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
L'Atelier San Paulo — one of the few South American furniture manufacturers established in the mid-20th century — marries the highest quality materials with the simplicity of form. With the minimalist aesthetic of mid-century modern shapes and the sleekness of modern lines, its furniture has a whisper of sensuality with an element of tension that has seduced devotees over decades. Combining fine materials is the essence of its practices, such as cleverly pairing premium woods with an elegant marble or sensuous leather and gleaming chrome.
Founded by Jorge Zalszupin, a renowned architect and furniture designer, l'Atelier San Paulo designs commercial and residential pieces out of São Paulo, Brazil. Zalszupin was born Jerzy Zalszupin into a Jewish family in 1922 in Poland. He fled to Romania in 1940 to escape the Nazi occupation. He graduated from Bucharest’s École des Beaux-Arts architecture program in 1944 and emigrated to Brazil in 1949, leaving behind war-scarred Europe. After having a successful architecture firm for close to a decade, he pursued his passion for furniture design by opening l'Atelier San Paulo in 1959.
With Zalszupin at the helm, the company’s pieces were often inspired by the works of Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Lucio Costa. A focus on local tropical hardwoods, such as jacaranda, imbuia and rosewood for coffee tables, dining chairs and bar carts, celebrates the diversity of Brazil’s forests. By utilizing Argentina’s famous carpincho leather and bright metals such as brass, chrome and stainless steel in its lounge chairs, sofas and serveware, the company’s work adds sophistication and eclectic style to any space.
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Creator: L'Atelier San Paulo
Jorge Zalszupin 801 Armchairs, Rosewood and Fabric, Brazilian MidCentury, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
This pair of 801 armchairs was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company L'atelier. 801 armchairs feature a wooden structure with Rosewood feet, and...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
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Fabric, Rosewood
Presidential Armchairs, Brazilian Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood, c.1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
The iconic pair was designed in 1959 and is part of a series consisting of armchairs and a sofa. Made from molded Rosewood laminated wood, the wide armchairs offer a throne-like comf...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
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Metal
Jorge Zalszupin Modulated Units Sideboard, Rosewood, Brazilian Design, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
The modulated units were designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) during the 1960s.
The piece remained in the designer's possession, for over four decades, in his personal residence....
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin For L'atelier, Brazil, 1960s Imbuia Console
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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 L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Imbuia
Petalas Coffee Table in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, C. 1959
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Clifton, NJ
The iconic Petala is a coffee table designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of molded l...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Iconic Brasiliana Sofa Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Clifton, NJ
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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 L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Ouro Preto Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Leather, L'atelier, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Clifton, NJ
Original Condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Minimalist Daybed by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, Brazil, 1959 '2 Available'
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful minimalist daybed in very good original condition. (Two available)
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the the 1950s.
Manufactured by L’atelier, Brazil (Marked)
The minimalis...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Jacaranda
“Senior” Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two “Senior” armchairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s.
An inverted T-shaped chrome steel structure supports ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Me 508 Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Glass, Brazil, circa 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
The "me 508" side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company L'Atelier in 1959 – the year of its inauguration. The works of the first phase of L'At...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Molded Rosewood and Mable, Brazil, 1964
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
This fantastic side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company L'Atelier in circa 1960.
The table presents an iron structure with chromed feet and...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Dining Table in Hardwood, by L'atelier, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Introducing a masterpiece of Brazilian modern design, this stunning dining room table from L'Atelier embodies the essence of elegance and sophistication. With the genius of Jorge Zal...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin Guanabara Rosewood Vintage Dining Table, 1959, Brazilian Design
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
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 fi...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Rosewood Petalas Side Table Jorge Zalszupin Midcentury Brazil circa 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
The iconic Petala is a coffee table designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of molded laminate wood with a petal shape.
Much more than rationalizing design, Zalszupin focused mainly on acquiring and using new technologies and materials to make series production viable. The molded laminated rosewood allowed the designer to execute the longed-for curves without necessarily requiring lengthy and expensive manual processes.
The Petalas tables...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
By Robin Day, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
The Polyside chair or Hille chair, as it became known in Brazil, was the first piece to be produced on a large scale by L'Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin's company.
It was designed by R...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Z...
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1970s Brazilian Space Age Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Metal
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Petala Side Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin.
Manufactured by his own company L’Atelier San Paolo in 1959.
Two Petala Side Tables. The tables are formed by four s...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Rosewood Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Modern
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
This Rosewood Desk, 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 just one piece.
Zalszupin's work as a designer, entrepreneur, and manager is an example of a transition process from the artisanal production mode, with unique and custom pieces, to serial industrial production. The desk is entirely covered with rectangular pieces of marquetry wood, a creative resource developed by Zalszupin. The technique consists of gluing several pieces of rosewood veneers of different textures and shades on a furniture surface, forming a beautiful wood patchwork. This feature allows large surfaces to be coated with a better unit, making it easier to combine different furniture.
The desk still...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Vintage Jorge Zalszupin T Invertido Oxford Lounge Chair
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Saint Paul, MN
An iconic design by one of the founding fathers of Brazilian Modernism, the T invertido Lounge chair or commonly known as the Oxford lounge chair (...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchair and Side table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
This gorgeous set, composed of a Cube armchair and coffee table, is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), designed c. 1970, and it...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Rosewood Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
This Rosewood Bench, 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 just o...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Chrome and Leather Armchairs by L'Atelier San Paulo
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous pair of black leather and chrome armchairs that elevate any room with modern comfort. Made in Brazil, these chairs are rare, unique and in gently used condition.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin 'Guanabara' Rosewood Vintage Dining Table, 1960s, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
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 fi...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier Guanabara Dining or Conference Pedestal Table
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic Guanabara table designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier, 1959. Features an impressive boat-shaped rosewood top over a massive concrete base covered in a saddle leather. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Steel
L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Clifton, NJ
This Rosewood Bookcase, 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 jus...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Cork, Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Tables Rosewood
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of mid century rosewood side tables designed by Jorge Zalszupin manufactured by L' Atelier, Sao Paulo Brazil. The tables are uniquely crafted of steamed rosewood in an origami s...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Guanabara Pedestal Conference Table by L'Atelier 1960s Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Large Guanabara pedestal conference table with an ovoidal shaped tabletop entirely realized in neroipè and jatoba wood which creates a beautiful patchwork effect (the idea of realizi...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Sideboard by Jorge Zalszupin in Imbuia Wood for L’atelier, Brazil 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Hellouw, NL
Sideboard by Jorge Zalszupin from his series of 'Modular Pieces' (Modulados Compiníveis) for L'Atelier. This sideboard in imbuia wood (walnut) is designed in Brazil around 1960. It h...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Wood, Imbuia
Bow Tie Brazilian Jacaranda 1960s Sideboard by L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century 1960s bow tie sideboard by L'Atelier in jacaranda wood. There are two double cabinets on the ends with a single cabinet of drawers in the middle.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Expertly Restored - Jorge Zalszupin “Presidencial” Rosewood Sofa for L’Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic “Presidencial” sofa designed by Jorge Zalsupin for L’Atelier in Brazil, circa 1960s. This rare and sophisticated sofa is comprised of a rosewo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Jorge Zalszupin "Oxford" Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin "Oxford" Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1960s
Produced by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L'atelier in the 1960s w...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Metal
L'Atelier 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Round Dining Table
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
L'Atelier 1960s Brazilian jacaranda round dining table with metal feet.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Metal
L'Atelier 1950s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Extendable Dining Table
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Julio Katinski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s spectacular Brazilian jacaranda dining table attributed to Julio Katinski for L'Atelier, Sao Paulo. The table has one leaf and extends to almost eight feet.
Length with leaf: ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Petala Large Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin.
Manufactured by his own company L’Atelier San Paolo in 1959.
The iconic Petala round coffee table is inspired by a flower as it is is formed by eight...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture
Materials
Wood
L'atelier San Paulo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
L'Atelier San Paulo 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 L'Atelier San Paulo furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by L'Atelier San Paulo 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 Branco & Preto, Geraldo de Barros, and Celina Decoracoes. Prices for L'Atelier San Paulo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £2,083 and can go as high as £52,202, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £14,423.
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