South American Cabinets

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...

Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridors and even entry halls. Made of wood, metal, and esigned in Brazil by Larissa Batista, this modern furniture piece is a master class...

Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Lara Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...

An Art Deco, two-section cabinet for china or bar storage. The upper cabinet has sliding glass doors and a mirrored interior. The lower cabinet fea...

Vind is one of our 'social media hit' high-end furniture designs. Having had such a positive feedback on social media so soon, this cabinet manages to make its presence known even th...

Vind is one of our 'social media hit' high-end furniture designs. Having had such a positive feedback on social media so soon, this cabinet manages to make its presence known even th...

Wood, glass, mirror and bronze cabinet and vitrine by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, circa 1950. It comes with glass shelves for the vitrine side.   

This stunning cart/trolley designed by the legendary Brazilian architect and designer Sérgio Rodrigues in the 1960s is a true masterpiece. Made of Brazilian hardwood, this piece feat...

Wood, glass, parchment and mirror bar and cabinet set by Englander & Bonta. Argentina, circa 1950. It comes with glass shelves.  

Celebrating the classic forms of cabinetry design, the Remo cabinet, being both warm and elegant, is a blank canvas for Architects and Designers to work with home decor. It will inte...

Cupboard cabinet and Bar, the "Pola Bar" is made of MDF board with natural wood finish and three colors of lacquer (blue, yellow and woody), glass doors and brass hinges. The two ...

This outstanding sideboard was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2020. The unique organic shape of the wood is beautifully combined with the solid w...

Likely from Peru, this South American cabinet is made of mahogany, with bookmatched front doors opening to reveal a single open space without shelves above 2 short and 2 long drawers...

Open cabinet by Alberto Vitelio, Chile, 2019. Nilufar edition. Wood, automotive paint. 100 x 65 x H 190 cm, 39.3 x 25.5 x H 74.8 in. Alberto Vitelio comes...

Carrying the craftsman's perfectionism that it takes to carefully and individually arrange 1020 studs finishings along its door's exterior wood panels, the Tigah sideboard is one of ...

A 19th century Brazilian painted wood cabinet, just over 8 feet tall. This antique wooden wardrobe from Brazilian retains it's original paint, ...

The sinuous interlace is contained by the rectangular frame. Reveals in the movement of lines the poetry of design that rests in the history and memory of Brazilian social formation....

Bar cabinet by Jose Zanine Caldas Brazil, 1950s. Manufactured by Mo´veis Arti´sticos Z. Original manufacturer's paper label. Marine plywood. Measure...

A pair of 19th century Brazilian painted wood tall corner cabinets with beautifully arched and decoratively paneled doors. This pair of antique corner cabinets...

An early 19th century wooden Brazilian cabinet with original old blue and yellow paint, two doors over three drawers and multiple inner shelves. This rustic cabinet stands tall a...

Wonderful highboard attributed to Carlo Hauner. Doors can be chosen for both directions!

Finest rosewood and ormolu-mounted bookcase/breakfront with a beautifully carved ribbon-form medallion atop four glass doors with bronze trims, over four enclosed cabinet doors with ...

Available today, this spectacular Brazilian Modern Trunk model “Sabara” in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda is nothing less than spectacular! Th...

Made in limited edition of 150, this cabinet is part of the exclusive Sobreiro Collection of cork furniture designed by the Campana Brothers. The Brazilian designers brought a sculptural whimsy to the lightweight, sustainable material of cork, which is visible in the gently rounded edges and sculpted handles of this cabinet. With this Sobreiro Cabinet, the Campana brothers brought forth that multitude of textures and effects that cork can create. It is composed of cork and a wooden structure made from expanded natural cork agglomerate, a material made by heating the cork and does not contain any additive. Besides aesthetics, cork's sustainability is key to its appeal. Cork (Sobreiro is Portuguese for cork oak tree) is one of the most sustainable natural materials to harvest, most importantly because its trees never get cut down; every nine years, a tree's bark is removed and turned into everyday objects, such as wine stoppers, shoes, and now, design furniture. For the Campana Brothers cork...

Part of the limited edition Sobreiro Collection, this “Wave Cabinet” is perhaps the most recognisable of the cork cabinets in the exclusive collection by the Campana Brothers...

Created by international designer Larissa Batista and handcrafted by skilled woodworkers in one of our studio's factories, this contemporary piece is a home decor must-have. Fusing i...

Created by international designer Larissa Batista and handcrafted by skilled woodworkers in one of our studio's factories, this contemporary piece is a home decor must-have. Fusing i...

A Brazilian painted wood enfilade or buffet cabinet. This long buffet features two bi-folding doors that open wide for great storage options. The sides of this cabinet are flanked wi...

1890s Renaissance style hand carved tiger oak sideboard with four columns. Three cubbies. Centre one needs key. This can be seen at our 400 Gilliga...