L'Atelier San Paulo Desks and Writing Tables
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
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Jorge Zalszupin For L'atelier, Brazil, 1960s Imbuia Console
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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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 Desks and Writing Tables
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Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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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 Desks and Writing Tables
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L'atelier San Paulo desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
L'Atelier San Paulo desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by L'Atelier San Paulo were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Sergio Rodrigues, Geraldo de Barros, and Jorge Zalszupin. Prices for L'Atelier San Paulo desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $22,000 and can go as high as $22,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,000.