L'Atelier San Paulo Sofas
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
'Presidencial' Jacaranda Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Brazil, c. 1960
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The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
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Iconic Brasiliana Sofa Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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Original condition.
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Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Sofas
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Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
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L'atelier San Paulo sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
L'Atelier San Paulo sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Jorge Zalszupin, Móveis Cimo, and Joaquim Tenreiro. Prices for L'Atelier San Paulo sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $22,000 and can go as high as $56,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,895.