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L'Atelier San Paulo Seating

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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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 Seating

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Brazilian 'Presidencial' Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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 Seating

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Leather, Bentwood

L´Atelier , swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
List price is per chair, total of 6 chairs are available! L'Atelier, a renowned furniture design company, stands as a testament to the genius of its founder, Jorge Zalszupin. A Polish-born architect who made Brazil his home, Zalszupin made significant contributions to Brazilian Modernist furniture...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Seating

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Metal, Aluminum

Jorge Zalszupin 801 Armchairs, Rosewood and Fabric, Brazilian MidCentury, 1959
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
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 Seating

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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 New York, NY
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 Seating

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Metal

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

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Brass, Iron

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

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Set of two “Senior” Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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 Seating

Materials

Chrome

Minimalist Daybed by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, Brazil, 1959 '2 Available'
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Jacaranda

Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchair and Side table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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 Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
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 Seating

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood

L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
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 Seating

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Aluminum

L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
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 Seating

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Aluminum

1960s Vintage Jorge Zalszupin T Invertido Oxford Lounge Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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 Seating

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Chrome

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 Seating

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Chrome

Jorge Zalszupin "Oxford" Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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 Seating

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Metal

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L'atelier San Paulo seating for sale on 1stDibs.

L'Atelier San Paulo seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Mòveis Artisticos Z, Forma, and Lina Bo Bardi. Prices for L'Atelier San Paulo seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,240 and can go as high as $71,550, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,663.

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