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 L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
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 Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
1960s Vintage Jorge Zalszupin T Invertido Oxford Lounge Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Saint Paul, MN
An iconic design by one of the founding fathers of Brazilian Modernism, the T invertido Lounge chair or commonly known as the Oxford lounge chair (unmarked) by Jorge Zalszupin feels ...
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
$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
$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
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
Pair of “Cubo” Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, England
Part of the “Cubo” line, this beautiful pair has just been reupholstered in French Boucle. Sold as set of 4.
Fabric
$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
$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
$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
Jorge Zalszupin, Lounge Chair, Vinyl, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier
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
Outdoors bench, attributed to Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outdoors bench, probably designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s, made of fiber glass and plastic. The bench is perfect for outdoor garden area, with two seats...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$10,400
H 34.45 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
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
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
Sold
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Brazilian 'Presidencial' Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. Th...
Leather, Bentwood
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Commander’ Armchair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare ‘Commander’ armchair by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1960s. Beautiful shaped form out of fiberglass with sharp lined polished aluminum framing and green leather cushio...
Aluminum
Sold
H 29 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atalier Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly imported from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this rarely available pair of T-chairs by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L'Atalier encapsulates the quality and innovation of his des...
Chrome
Sold
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 Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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 37.41 in W 36.42 in D 35.44 in
Jorge Zalszupin Paulistana Lounge Chair, Owned by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Paulistana lounge chair and ottoman designed by Jorge Zalszupin. This beautiful chair in cognac leather and Brazilian plywood comes from the pe...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 122 in D 28 in
Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa w Side Table
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful example of one of Jorge Zalszupin's designs for the Brazilian manufacturer L'Atelier. This sofa features a Brazilian rosewood frame with a floating side table at one end an...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Rare Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atalier Brazilian Leather Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly imported from a private collector in Brazil, this rarely available pair of lounge chairs by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L'Atalier encapsulates the quality and innovatio...
Chrome