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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$4,407 / set
H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 33.86 in
Pair of 70s armchairs in chromed steel tubes and black leather design 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of French armchairs from the 70s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, original black leather seats and backrests. Sober, highly original design. Beautiful vintage condition with ...
Chrome
$8,000 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Leather and Chrome Armchairs, Midcentury, Germany, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of leather and chrome armchairs. Midcentury, Germany, circa 1940.
Chrome
$3,200 / set
H 34 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Klöber Armchairs, Black Leather & Chrome, Mid-Century, 1970
By Klöber
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs from Germany made with a tubular chrome cantilever frame and black leather upholstery. The armrests are also a black leather. These chairs are in very nice vintage ...
Chrome
$4,526 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
Chrome
$3,002 / set
H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 24.41 in
Italian modern armchairs in tubular metal and black faux leather, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchairs in tubular metal and black faux leather, 1970s Pair of black faux leather armchairs. A single padded cushion with eight buttons forms the seat and backrest, ...
Steel
$6,552 / set
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Pair of Black Leather Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1, 1960's
By Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 black leather chairs designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured in 1960's. Engraved serial umbers 9853 and 6709, Le Corbusier signature. Very good ori...
Chrome
Mies Van Der Rohe Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House Produced by Gordon International ...
Chrome
$3,551 / set
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 21.26 in
Pair, Black Leather Chrome Giancarlo Piretti Plona chairs Castelli - Italy, 1969
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Basel, BS
A Stunning PAIR of Vintage Mid-Century Modern “PLONA” Leather accent / lounge Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Made in Italy, circa 1960s/70s. This striking chair features a black leather seat atop an aluminum folding frame. It remains in all-original, very good vintage condition, showcasing a beautiful patina on the leather and authentic signs of age and use. Rock Star Chairs...
Chrome
$2,144 / set
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Guido Faleschini Armchairs, Steel & Black Skai, Italy 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Roma, IT
Set of two armchairs with structure made of a chromed tube and black skai by Guido Faleschini. Italy 1970s. Very good condition.
Steel
$4,526 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Black Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Chrome, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
"Made by Mücke Melder, an influential modernist furniture manufacturer that specialised in tubular steel designs. It has been restored and reupholstered by our professional refurbi...
Chrome
Mid Century MR Black Leather Arm Chair & Ottoman, Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll, this iconic MR Lounge Chair with matching ottoman embodies the Bauhaus philosophy of form and function. Crafted circa earl...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock/Knoll Executive Chairs, Black Leather, USA
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock Executive Arm Chair for Knoll. Designed in 1963 by Charles Pollock, this chair has become one of Knoll’s most recognizable and enduring ...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair of Fettuccini W Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Fasem International
By Fasem International, Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Fettuccini W Lounge Chair by Fasem is a sexy, comfortable lounge armchair with a flexible steel frame. World renowned, Vladimir Kagan created signature designs that feature sleek...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Flat Bar Armchair in Cream Leather and Chrome, Mies van der Rohe Style
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modern, timeless classic, this chair has a perfect sense of proportion, as well as minimalist form and exquisitely refined details. The cantilevered base and padded arms support th...
Chrome
Single Fumay Chair in Black Oak, Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1965
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Francisco, CA
We currently have a single hand carved "Fumay" chair, edition "Votre Maison", in black oak with beige cotton seat cushion, with unique matador hat shaped b...
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofas by Georg Thams, Danish Design
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the sofas has a different cushion from the other 8, though it appears to be a close match. ...
Leather, Rosewood
