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Parquetry rosewood chest/cabinet by Jorge Zalszupin from the Eternity Collection, Brazil.
Polish-born Jorge Zalszupin moved to Brazil after World War II, where he developed a sensual modern approach rooted in the country’s post-war growth. His furniture is defined by graceful lines, the use of local woods, impeccable woodworking, and classical detailing. He was part of a select group of designers who worked with Oscar Niemeyer on furniture for the new federal capital, producing pieces that often combined leather with classical Brazilian rosewood. In the 1950s he founded L’Atelier, a furniture design manufacturer in São Paulo.
Dimensions: 850 mm W x 500 mm D x 825 mm H
- Color
- Brown
- Style
- Brazilian
- Material
- Rosewood
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 85D 50H 83
Design Story
Born in Warsaw in 1922, Zalszupin fled Europe during World War II before eventually settling in São Paulo in 1949. Inspired by the rise of Brazilian modern architecture and figures like Oscar Niemeyer, he began designing furniture that matched the optimism and modernity of postwar Brazil.
In 1959, he founded L’Atelier, a pioneering furniture company that helped industrialize modern furniture production in Brazil while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and material quality. His designs combined clean architectural lines with rich Brazilian woods, soft curves, and an emphasis on comfort and tactility.
Among his most celebrated creations are the Dinamarquesa Chair and the Cubo armchair, both of which became icons of Brazilian mid century design. While influenced by Scandinavian furniture, Zalszupin’s work always felt warmer and more expressive, balancing structure with sensuality and elegance.
Today, Jorge Zalszupin is regarded as one of the architects of Brazilian modern design. His furniture remains highly collectible around the world, admired for its combination of sculptural sophistication, craftsmanship, and unmistakably Brazilian character.
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