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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.

On 1stDibs, find l'Atelier San Paulo tables, seating, storage cabinets and more.

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Period: 1960s
Creator: L'Atelier San Paulo
Pair of Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs had the wood completely restored and the upholstery redone.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Brazilian 'Presidencial' Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in London, GB
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. Th...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture

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Leather, Bentwood

Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic stunning rosewood credenza from the Componivel series was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by his own company, L'Atelier, in the 1960s. It's inst...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture

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Rosewood

Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Molded Rosewood and Mable, Brazil, 1964
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company L'Atelier circa 1960. The table presents an iron structure with rosewood feet and a ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture

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Marble

Jorge Zalszupin Modulated Units Sideboard, Rosewood, Brazilian Design, 1960s.
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
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

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Rosewood

Iconic Brasiliana Sofa Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Ouro Preto Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Leather, L'atelier, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Set of two “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

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Chrome

Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
By Robin Day, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
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

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Leather, Plastic

L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
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

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Cork, Hardwood

Sideboard by Jorge Zalszupin in Imbuia Wood for L’atelier, Brazil 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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

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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

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Jacaranda

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

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Metal

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Original Jorge Zalszupin Desk, circa 1960
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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 Móveis Cimo, Celina Decoracoes, and Forma Brazil. Prices for L'Atelier San Paulo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,240 and can go as high as $78,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,850.

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