South American Serving Tables

A beautiful, sensual, geometric Jorge Zalszupin coffee/ cocktail table manufactured by L'Atelier. This sculptural table in the original warm satin finish, is characterized by its minimalistic elegance, clever construction, and inspiration from origami paper folding. It is composed of eight petals of layered exotic Jacaranda wood arranged and supported by a round metal armature, forming an overall octagonal /round shape with curved outline and paper label under top. The individual petals converge in a visually stunning floral grain pattern in the middle of the table's top and radiate outward; while the softened edges are a tactile pleasure. The organic design is meant to evoke the petals of a flower and was initially created with the intention of avoiding wood waste. Today it is considered one of Zalszupin's most iconic creations. His work remains highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide. ------------------------------------- Jorge Zalszupin was a visionary designer who made a lasting impact on the world of furniture design and architecture. Born in Poland, he fled the country during World War II and took refuge in Romania, where he obtained his architectural degree at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. After working in France, he was offered a job in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and chose to settle there, becoming a crucial figure in the development of Brazilian Modernism. Zalszupin was known as an architect as well as a furniture designer. He ran one of the largest furniture factories in Brazil. In his later years he explored painting and lived until 98 years old. His custom furniture pieces were designed and crafted for homes and offices across Brazil in the late 1950s and early ’70s. He was particularly skilled at using materials that were native to Brazil, such as jacaranda, rosewood, and ironwood, to create beautiful and functional furniture. He emphasized the natural beauty of the materials, highlighting their unique grain patterns and textures. In the 1950s, Jorge founded the brand " l'Atelier, " which became synonymous with high-quality, beautifully designed furniture. His brand was widely considered the benchmark for what is now called Brazilian Modernism and helped to establish Brazil as a leading force in the world of furniture design. Throughout his career, Jorge's designs were characterized by their modernist sensibility, clean lines, and impeccable craftsmanship. He expertly combined European influences with the unique Brazilian aesthetic, creating a style that was both functional and visually appealing. Jorge Zalszupin's legacy continues to inspire designers and architects around the world and he is widely recognized as one of the most important designers of the 20th century in Brazil. Can also be used as a low Asian dining table, meditation table...

This stunning trolley is probably the most iconic piece designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured in his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. The Carrinho de Chá or tea trolley originates from 1959 and is considered a timeless classic amongst collectors. The cart can be moved around freely and is built from various materials: a solid iron frame black painted, supports a large origami like bottom shelf. Another shelf sculpted out of solid jacaranda rosewood is placed on top and serves as a removable serving tray which can be used both sides. Two rather large but open brass wheels are placed at the bottom and are a great distinctive feature as the solid brass draws...

Modern brass bar cart or display with glass shelves. Made in Argentina in the 1960s in the style of Maison Jansen.

Wonderful ebonized five-tier graduating étagère. Stamped Jansen on bronze feet. All shelves with Églomisé gilt-glass inserts.

Midcentury bar cart in jacaranda, metal and polished brass by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1950s Zalszupin Family information, no more than five with this tray. Provenance: Brazili...

Beautifully executed center table / occasional table by John Graz which has been newly imported from a private collector in Brazil. Fabricated from imbuia wood (Brazilian Walnut), th...

A Brazilian modern rolling bar cart by Novo Rumo, manufactured circa 1960s, including two tiers and lower bottle holder crafted of jacarandá wood, with meta...

An interesting 1940s serving cart in the Louis XVI style, by the Veroni furniture company in Buenos Aires, the top flips and turns to double in size to serve as a table. There are tw...

Pair of concave sided stone top console tables by Maison Jansen. The gilt gold and distressed white tapering legs supporting a stone top over a...

Attractive French etagere in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1940s, overall ebonized and parcel-gilt, the rectangular top over a narrow frieze fitted with a single drawer, raised on bu...

Handsome French console table or serving table in the style of Directoire, rectangular marble atop a narrow ebonized frieze fitted with two drawers,supported by parcel-gilt fluted le...

French pier table, circa 1940s, the serpentine beveled white marble atop a like shaped frieze supported by two squared tapering legs in the front and mirrored back, joint by a lower ...