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

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Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin in Brazil in 1959 is a masterpiece! The “Limestone” coffee table is a stunning example of minimalist design. Its use of materials including rosewood legs embedded in the marble 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. The manufacture seal is under the marble. Attached vintage publications featuring the piece. This gorgeous table is displayed in our showroom next to a Geraldo de Barros Credenza, an also Zalszupin pair of armchairs and a daybed by Carlo Hauner. Jorge Zalszupin was a Brazilian architect and furniture designer who was born in Poland in 1922. He moved to Brazil in the 1950s and quickly became known for his innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's influence on the Brazilian design community has helped to shape a unique design aesthetic that continues to inspire designers around the world. Zalszupin's work was characterized by clean lines, bold shapes, and a playful use of color, and he created many iconic pieces of furniture that are still popular today. In addition, his furniture is known for its high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, which results in pieces that are both beautiful and durable. Zalszupin's furniture continues to be highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts around the world, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary designers who continue to draw inspiration from his innovative and playful approach to modern design. Zalszupin passed away in 2020 at the age of 98. Size: H 29, W 100 , D 100 (in) | H 11.4, W 39.4, 39.4 (cm)

Creator:

Jorge Zalszupin (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 11.4 in (28.96 cm)Width: 39.4 in (100.08 cm)Depth: 39.4 in (100.08 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Hardwood,Marble,Hand-Carved,Woodwork

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1959

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has been refinished. The marble is in its original condition.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: 5531stDibs: LU7095236936312

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Jorge Zalszupin

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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