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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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...
Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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...
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
$9,324Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four armchairs. Busnelli brand present on each armchair. The measurements indicated are fo...
Velvet
$13,458 / item
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern BeijinhoSofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft...
Brass
$3,744
H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern French Three-Seat Sofa by Gérard Guermonprez, 1970s
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French three-seat sofa with original velvet fabric designed by Gérard Guermonprez. The sofa presents some wear consistent with age and use. It can become a set ...
Chrome
$8,800
H 30 in W 82 in D 36 in
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Amazing Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa Designed by Percival Lafer Made in Brazil. Cube designed Shaped 3 seat fully upholstered Burnt saffron yellow color Soft leather sof...
Leather, Wood
$14,000
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Lineart Móveis, Brazil 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Lineart Móveis, Brazil 1960s. This large four-seat sofa by the Brazilian manufacturer Lineart Móveis...
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Loveseat Sofa by Wilkhahn, 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Coco Chanel, Hans J. Wegner, Hartmut Lohmeyer, Finn Juhl
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A superb Mid-Century Modern sofa or loveseat bench designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer and produced in Germany by Wilkhahn. A contemporary of Finn Juhl, Grete Jalk and Hans J. Wegner. Eleg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
$10,080 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, SP
This gorgeous "Lobby" lounge chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian design, created by the renowned architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1970s. The chair's per...
Aluminum
$8,500
H 30 in W 26.4 in D 21 in
Brazilian Modern Fixed "Commander" Armchair in Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Commander Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin is a standout example of mid-century Brazilian design. Its sculptural metal frame features the designer’s signature fluid, cantilevered lin...
Metal
$60,000
H 25.2 in W 101.58 in D 37.01 in
Brasiliana sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Brasiliana” sofa embodies Jorge Zalszupin’s synthesis of architectural precision and sensual Brazilian materiality. Designed during the golden era of his studio L’Atelier, the p...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$16,000 / set
H 31 in W 26 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of "Fixed Commander" Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This pair of “Commander” armchairs was conceived to attend Brazil’s growing market of office furniture. The first model (with casters) was developed in 1973 and later, this fixed mod...
Metal
$16,201
H 29.14 in W 93.31 in D 27.56 in
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This modular sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, designed in the 1960s-1970s, is a standout piece thanks to its innovative use of contrasting materials. The combination of wood, steel, and fabr...
Steel
$17,320
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Leather Sofa, Camel, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho leather sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-qua...
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 108.27 in D 33.86 in
Lineart Moveis e Decoracoes Large Sofa in Rosewood and Fabric, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lineart Moveis e Decoracoes, four-seat sofa, Brazilian rosewood, metal and fabric, Brazil, 1960s This large four-seat sofa was designed by architect an...
Metal
Sold
H 18.19 in W 103.15 in D 37.01 in
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.
Brass, Iron
'Presidencial' Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Brazil, c. 1960, Signed
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an ideal signed collectors example of the extremely rare 'Presidencial' three seat sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Moveis, Sao Paolo Brazil, circa 1960. Featuring a sculptural Jacaranda (an exotic variant of Brazilian Rosewood) frame with slatted seat backs and seductive curved arms sitting on top of three black and chrome steel legs. Subtle details complete this exotic couch such as the oversized brass screw on the sides - a beautiful detail sometimes lacking on other examples. The Jacaranda Rosewood has exquisite grain and is finished in an expert French Polish. This is the perfect collectors example of the 'Presidencial' design as it is signed with a L'Atelier label and in such beautiful condition. Interior designers also consider this for your favorite collector client. These are so incredibly rare, get it before your competition does. This Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier three seat Presidencial sofa would work great in a brazilian modern, mid-century modern, scandinavian or danish modern, or post-modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a contemporary, hollywood regency or art deco room. Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, classical or art deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. This sofa would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge, members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Would pair well with other Brazilian Modern pieces from designers such as Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Novo Rumo, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Percival Lafer, Fatima Arquitetura e Interiores, and JD...
Steel
Sold
H 29.5 in W 77 in D 29 in
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...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 83.08 in D 36.62 in
Rosewood Brazilian Midcentury 'Brasiliana' Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare original ‘Brasiliana’ sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier. Designed in 1965 by Jorge Zalszupin as an homage to the capital Brasilia, designed by...
Rosewood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa in Jacarandá by L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in São Paulo, SP
This sofa was made in the Brazilian midcentury style by L'atelier, the creative studio of Jorge Zalszupin during the 1950s and 1960s, in São Paulo, Brazil. This sofa, made in jacaran...
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 122 in D 28 in
Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa w Side Table
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful example of one of Jorge Zalszupin's designs for the Brazilian manufacturer L'Atelier. This sofa features a Brazilian rosewood frame with a floating side table at one end an...
Leather, Rosewood