South American Furniture

The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...

Mid-Century Modern leather magazine rack or stand by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1960s. This magazine rack is a 1960s creation by the Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin. Consisting of...

The iconic Itamaraty Dining Chairs were designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The pieces are made of solid Rosewood structure with upholstered seats and backrests. The rectangular design brings gorgeous touches, such as the upholstered seat laterals and the slightly reclined backrests. The work of Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) presented itself as one of the most versatile in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His designs are an example of a transition process from the artisanal production mode to serial industrial production. L'atelier Móveis...

We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...

Amazing set of Jorge Zalszupin "720" armchair in beautiful jacaranda. Original leather upholstery in great condition. Both wood and leather show time patina. All screws and parts are...

The iconic Guarujá is a table designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. A rosewood patchwork top rests over one concrete base finished w...

The Dining Table ME 511 was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The pieces are made of Rosewood and iron structures. The highligh ...

Paulistana Armchair with ottoman in jacaranda. Original leather upholstery. Original screws, original jacaranda buttons, original metal parts. We...

Stylish metal frame and shiny black upholstery makes for a sophisticated vintage lounge chair by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.

This Rosewood Credenza, 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 j...

Definitely a statement piece, this fantastic “Kovacs” modular shelving was designed in the ’60s by the Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.  Super versatile, the design itself allows t...

Stylish metal frame and rivets makes for a unique lounge chair by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.

Rare armchair design by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.

Rare table combining rich Brazilian wood with metal, by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.

This gorgeous multi-level shelving system was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian design icon, Jorge Zalszupin and his company, L’Atelier. When it comes to Zalszupin’s line of modular pieces (Modulados Compiníveis), simplicity and clarity are the main characteristics. Similarly to Danish production, treating the wood with special care was a core concept for Zalszupin. The versatile industrial design of these pieces offers a variety of typologies and combinations of modules that can be creatively combined to satisfy every need and interest. The pieces include drawers as well as diverse consoles with doors that feature locks. These modular pieces made by L’Atelier follow the idea of Louis Sullivan: “form follows functions”, which is exemplified by this piece. The modules are made of the Brazilian wood ‘caviuna’ with a beautiful finish in wood-block collage. The six wooden legs support the units in an understated way, leaving the units to be the main visual pieces. The pieces feature “inverted” handles in pairs, that are distinctive of Zalszupin, and contribute to the elegant and modern look of this shelving system. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some modules have some small scratches and marks. Dimensions: 98.42 in W x 15.95 in D x 104.33 in H 250 cm W x 40.5 cm D x 265 cm H About the designer: Jorge Zalszupin was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1922. He graduated as an architect in Romania in 1945. His importance for Brazilian design has been articulated in several publications so far. In addition to being the owner of the l'Atelier furniture factory of modern furniture, Zalszupin led a unique initiative: he coordinated a team of designers working for four different factories in the same business group, the Forsa Group. Zalszupin immigrated to Brazil in 1949 and after a brief stay in the capital, he settled in São Paulo, a city that was then entering a cycle of great industrial growth and great cultural transformations. In the first half of the 1950s, he opened an architecture office, having José Gugliota as a partner. When he got tired of designing exclusive furniture manufactured for his clients' homes, he decided to join a group of woodworkers and started to produce smaller series. This was how l'Atelier came into being, which eventually began to manufacture office furniture and went from a carpentry shop with handcrafted products to an industry with serial production. The first piece in this series was an armchair nicknamed 'Danish' by employees. It was first created in 1959. In the early 1970s, because of serious financial problems, l'Atelier was sold to a business group. The sale was finalized with Zalszupin's 'pass' as director of product research and development. Thus, Zalszupin expanded the team of designers - which already had Oswaldo Mellone - incorporating Paulo Jorge Pedreira and Lílian Weimberg permanently. The designers named the new group Forsa, and started to act as a sort of creative laboratory. The technical possibilities offered by four distinct industrial plants were enhanced by the team of designers. In this way, Hevea, which produced plastic commodities, won a very sophisticated product line in design and established a brand: Eva, for household items, sold in supermarkets. L'Atelier itself started using injected plastic, producing partition panels...

Beautiful cabinet can be used as a side table as well. With a rich patchwork of Brazilian Rosewood by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.

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...

This is an outstanding lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin during the Brazilian midcentury. The "Oxford" lounge chair is a great example of a design with perfect proportions. Th...

A drawer cabinet with three drawers and chrome handles designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. The piece is entirely covered with rectangular pieces o...

The tables can also be used as nightstand piece.  

"I can't live well with too much rigidity. The 90-degree angle, for example, is something I love, but I can't do it. The things I do end up being a little lyrical, a little sensual, ...

Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, a pair of end tables, Rosewood, and leather. Brazil, circa the 1960s. Pair of end tables made in Brazilian rosewood patchwork (Jacaranda), black leat...

This recently upholstered cubo (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 ...

The iconic Guanabara is a table designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier. A rosewood patchwork top rests over one concrete base finished...

Gorgeous parquet Brazilian jacaranda Guarujá dining table by Jorge Zalszupin with two legs covered in beige leather. Measure: End width 35.5".

Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'atelier. This piece is covered with rectangular pieces of marquetry wood, a creative resource developed by Zalszupin. The technique consists of gluing several pieces of rosewood leaves of different textures and shades on a furniture surface, which forms a beautiful wood patchwork. This feature allows large surfaces to be coated with a larger visual unit, making it easier to combine different furniture together. This writing desk is a dynamic piece, which can be used both in the corporate and domestic places, a characteristic very present in Zalszupin's production. About his marquetry technique, Zalzszupin affirms: "I thought about combining several patterns of rosewood, lighter, darker, with different types of veins, that is, creating a new pattern for all desks...

Writing desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company, L'Atelier. This piece has four drawers on each side. All the top is covered with rosewood veneer. The struct...

Jorge Zalszupin Coffee table model “Romana” Manufactured by L’Atelier Brazil, 1960s Jacaranda, marble From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: 137.16 cm x 68.58 cm x 30.48 H cm 54 in x 27 in x 12 H in Literature Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Jorge Zalszupin, Design Moderno no Brasil, Éditions Olhares, São Paulo 2014 Concept Jorge Zalszupin collaboration with Oscar Niemeyer, a legend of Brazilian modernism, had a great influence on his aesthetics. He made his way to Brazil at the precise moment when the Brazilian form of modernistic architecture was being shaped by Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, and Lucio Costa. Zalszupin’s furniture fits perfectly with the style of this period in design. In his designs, Zalszupin blends simplicity of form with sensuality. Materials of the highest quality are the essence of his design practice. With a marble top affixed on thin, exquisitely curved wooden bases, the Romana coffee table...

Jorge Zalszupin "Oxford" Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1960s Produced by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L'atelier in the 1960s w...

A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (b. 1922) for L'Atelier, circa 1960s. Constructed with Brazilian ro...

102 bench by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s in parquet Brazilian jacaranda wood with two-seat and black metal base.

A complete "Cubo" living room suite by Jorge Zalszupin consisting of a sofa, pair of chairs, side table and coffee table. All upholstered in white le...

1960s lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin in Brazilian jacaranda, upholstered in beige suede. Seat sits on a metal and wood base.

Two-seater "Cubo" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin reupholstered in off-white Boucle.

Pair of "Cubo" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin reupholstered in off-white Boucle.

Rare "Presidencial" chair by Jorge Zalszupin created in 1959.

Jorge Zalszupin (1922 - 2020) A rare and important cabinet with bookcase and drawers by Jorge Zalszupin, in alternating striations of jacaranda and yellow lacquered wood. The compo...

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1960s. Iconic Lounge Chair and Ottoman Paulistana designed by the famous brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin i...

Rare pair of armchairs and ottomans by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960's. Zalszupin, a native Polish, first became an architect in Paris, before immigrating to Brazil in 1949 influence...

Mid-Century Modern Buffet by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s Fashioned by the talented Polish-Brazilian architect and designer, Jorge Zalszupin, this solid wood buffet...

Armchair and rare ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1950's. Zalszupin, a native Polish, became an architect in Paris, before immigrating to Brazil in 1949 influenced by the works o...

Mid-Century Modern Armchair with ottoman manufactured int he 1960s by Jorge Zalszupin, in Brazil. This armchair with an ottoman was des...

This Rosewood Credenza, 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...

Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table model “Chanceler” in Hardwood & Chrome designed by Jorge Zalszuspin is stunning! The tabletop is made of Brazilian Rosewood, ...

Part of the “Cubo” line, this beautiful pair has just been reupholstered in French Boucle. Provenance: Pirelli.

Created by Zalszupin and his design team, Commander chair was conceived to attend the growing market of office furniture. The first model (with casters) was developed in 1973 and la...

A rosewood coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s.

Pair of 1960s marble and jacaranda side tables by Jorge Zalszupin.

Pair of Ouro Preto chairs by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1950s made of Brazilian jacaranda and upholstered in leather. These chairs are extremely rare and are ...

Rare Presidential sofa by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s, in Brazilian jacaranda beautifully upholstered in beige suede.

Jorge Zalszupin’s iconic 1950s Carrinho de Cha bar cart made in Brazilian jacaranda with brass wheels and ball foot. The top shelf is a removable tray.