L'Atelier San Paulo — one of the few South American furniture manufacturers established in the mid-20th century — marries the highest quality materials with the simplicity of form. With the minimalist aesthetic of mid-century modern shapes and the sleekness of modern lines, its furniture has a whisper of sensuality with an element of tension that has seduced devotees over decades. Combining fine materials is the essence of its practices, such as cleverly pairing premium woods with an elegant marble or sensuous leather and gleaming chrome.
Founded by Jorge Zalszupin, a renowned architect and furniture designer, l'Atelier San Paulo designs commercial and residential pieces out of São Paulo, Brazil. Zalszupin was born Jerzy Zalszupin into a Jewish family in 1922 in Poland. He fled to Romania in 1940 to escape the Nazi occupation. He graduated from Bucharest’s École des Beaux-Arts architecture program in 1944 and emigrated to Brazil in 1949, leaving behind war-scarred Europe. After having a successful architecture firm for close to a decade, he pursued his passion for furniture design by opening l'Atelier San Paulo in 1959.
With Zalszupin at the helm, the company’s pieces were often inspired by the works of Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Lucio Costa. A focus on local tropical hardwoods, such as jacaranda, imbuia and rosewood for coffee tables, dining chairs and bar carts, celebrates the diversity of Brazil’s forests. By utilizing Argentina’s famous carpincho leather and bright metals such as brass, chrome and stainless steel in its lounge chairs, sofas and serveware, the company’s work adds sophistication and eclectic style to any space.
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Presidential Armchairs, Brazilian Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood, c.1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The iconic pair was designed in 1959 and is part of a series consisting of armchairs and a sofa. Made from molded Rosewood laminated wood, the wide armchairs offer a throne-like comf...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchair and Side table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set, composed of a Cube armchair and coffee table, is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), designed c. 1970, and it...
Velvet, Wood
Ouro Preto Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood and Leather, L'atelier, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Set of two Commander armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Brazil, 1972.
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Commander” armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Solid aluminum, plastic, fiberglass and new mustard color leather cushions. This Brazilian design icon was designed to...
Aluminum
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
Aluminum
L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
Aluminum
Pair of “Hillie” armchairs in Leather & Metal by Robin Day for L’Atelier, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this pair of “Hillie” armchairs in Leather & Metal by Robin Day for L’Atelier made in the 1960s are a showstopper! In the 1960s and 1970s, furniture firms such...
Chrome
Lobby Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Restored
Iron
Jorge Zalszupin Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Brazilian Rosewood
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Jorge Zalszupin Presidential Lounge Chair. Brazilian Rosewood frame with expertly reupholstered black leather cushions...
Steel, Chrome
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molded laminate wood structures and were part of the first line of furniture from L’atelier. Designed for the launch of the store, this collection still had the execution and details of artisanal woodwork but already introduced some techniques and materials considered innovative. Brasiliana armchairs...
Rosewood, Fabric
$42,000 / set
H 25.01 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Cube Armchairs is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), designed c. 1970, and it still leaves us breathless....
Velvet, Wood
$855Sale Price|29% Off
H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.
Bamboo
Jorge Zalszupin Presidencial Armchairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of iconic Presidencial lounge armchairs by Brazilian design master Jorge Zalszupin. Produced in the 1960's, these uniquely ...
Metal
$894Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Silvano Passi Italian Mid-Century Wooden Armchair, 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Armchair walnut wood frame fabric seats production 1970s designer Silvano Passi.
Fabric, Walnut
$23,000 / set
H 28.3 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling & Brass, Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of late 1970s Brazilian modernism, this pair of lounge chairs embodies the period’s transition toward more sophisticated and executive interiors, where structural r...
Metal
$8,850 / set
H 37 in W 30 in D 31 in
Pair Jorge Zalszupin Modernist Brazilian Lounge Armchairs, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of mid-century period upholstered lounge chairs by legendary designer Jorge Zalszupin. In original condition with original fabric. Wonderful condition, sturdy and sound. The ...
Upholstery
Jorge Zalszupin, Lounge Chair, Vinyl, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A unique brown vinyl and black-painted wood lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L’Atelier, Brazil, c. 1970s. Provenance: Pé Palito, Belo Horizonte Vinyl has ar...
Faux Leather, Wood
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Steel, Chrome
$12,350Sale Price|35% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Rare Pair of Armchairs Fiberglass and Natural Leather by Jorge Zalszupin 60's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Curitiba, PR
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s and exemplifies his innovative approach to form and materials. The chairs feature molded fiberglass shells co...
Leather, Fiberglass
$12,779
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Iron
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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The first model was developed betwe...
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.14 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs had the wood completely restored and the upholstery redone.
Mohair, Wood
Set of two “Senior” Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two “Senior” armchairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s. An inverted T-shaped chrome steel structure supports ...
Chrome
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H 30.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Jorge Zalszupin 'Senior' Rosewood & Leather Armchairs, Produced in 1972, Brazil
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of sophisticated Jorge Zalszupin "Senior" armchairs is the perfect choice for the refined collector. In a deep grained Brazilian Rosewood with supple black leather, these c...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30.32 in W 26.75 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Modern Jorge Zalszupin 'Senior' Rosewood Lounge Chairs for L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous modern light brown leather and rosewood 'Senior' lounge chairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier.
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Armchairs in Jacarandá Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These armchairs in jacaranda rosewood, produced in the Brazilian midcentury style, were made by L'atelier, the creative studio of Jorge Zalszupin during the 1950s and 1960s, in São P...
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Linen and Jacaranda 'Senior' Armchairs for L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 'Senior' armchairs by designer Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier, manufactured circa 1960s, the round backs and seats upholstered in off-white linen, against linear Jacaranda w...
Linen, Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood