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Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil

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1959 Brazilian Modern “Romana” Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin

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Available today, this “Romana” coffee table, designed by Jorge Zalsziupin in 1959, is nothing less than spectacular. The Romana coffee table is a stunning example of minimalist design. Its use of materials - including curved rosewood legs and a travertine slab supported by four brass fixtures - creates a sense of weightlessness that defies traditional notions of heaviness and lightness. The legs have been expertly refinished and are in excellent condition. This stunning coffee table is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of L'Atelier, as evidenced by the stamped numbers on the legs, and would make a fantastic addition to any home decor. The “Romana” coffee table is showcased in our showroom with a black leather sofa from Jorge Zalszupin and a side table set from Celina Decoracoes, and the combo is nothing less than fantastic. Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) was born in Warsaw, Poland and studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration about Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil. His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects. Eventually in November of 1959, he established his own company called L'Atelier. He excelled in working with various materials, such as travertine marble, slung leather, and exquisite woods like jacaranda and rosewood. Zalszupin's contribution to Brazilian modernism lies in his consistently sleek and elegant creations, utilizing the vibrant grains of tropical hardwoods abundant in the region. Size: H11.4, W46.5, D26.8 (in) H29, W118, D68 (cm)

Creator:

Jorge Zalszupin (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 11.4 in (28.96 cm)Width: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Depth: 26.8 in (68.08 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Travertine,Wood,Woodwork

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1959

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood on this piece has been refinished and is in excellent condition.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: 3931stDibs: LU7095234688642

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Just as emigrant Europeans — from Kem Weber and Paul Frankl to Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe — helped establish modernist design and architecture in the United States, so too did many of their peers foster the new design aesthetic in Brazil in the middle decades of the 20th century. Along with architect Lina Bo Bardi (from Italy) and Joaquim Tenreiro (from Portugal) — both of whom helped popularize Brazilian modern design and influenced today's generation of Brazilian designers — there was Jorge Zalszupin, who arrived from Poland in 1949 and created consistently sleek and elegant chairs, tables and case pieces using the South American country’s vibrantly grained tropical hardwoods.

Zalszupin was born in Warsaw (his given first name is Jerzy) and went on to study architecture at the École des Beaux Arts in Bucharest, Romania, graduating in 1945. Zalszupin moved to Paris but found few opportunities in the postwar City of Light. He was impressed by articles on the work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer that he saw in the André Bloc–edited magazine L’Architecture d’Aujourd’hui (Architecture Today). And after sailing to South America, Zalszupin went to work with his fellow Pole and architect Luciano Korngold in São Paulo. Zalszupin began designing furniture as part of his architectural commissions and created several pieces for Niemeyer for use in the new capital city, Brasília. He opened his own design and manufacturing firm, L’Atelier, in 1959.

While Zalszupin cannot be said to have had a signature style, his furniture designs all share a characteristic simplicity and purity of line and form. His work is often compared to that of Danish designers, most especially in their shared commitment to quality construction. He was a master of many materials: travertine marble for tabletops, slung leather for seating, man-made fabrics for upholstery and — his forte — highly figured woods such as jacaranda and rosewood. The latter plays prominently in two of Zalszupin’s best-known lounge chairs: the Brasiliana, with its austere, angular wood frame, and the Presidencial, with its curved seating shell and slatted backrest. Both chairs feature deep cushions and generous proportions in deference to the Brazilian proclivity for long and languid conversations. Yet both pieces — like all Zalszupin designs — possess a striking, tailored grace that would be perfect in any environment.

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