Jorge Zalszupin

Works
  • Jorge Zalszupin, Serving Trolley/ Bar Cart
    Jorge Zalszupin
    Serving Trolley/ Bar Cart
  • Jorge Zalszupin, Rare lounge chair model 'Presidencial', 1960
    Jorge Zalszupin
    Rare lounge chair model 'Presidencial', 1960
Overview
View works. Jorge Zalszupin, Rare lounge chair model 'Presidencial', 1960
Rare lounge chair model 'Presidencial', 1960
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Zalszupin was a key figure in shaping Brazil's modernist design movement
Jorge Zalszupin, a Polish-born Brazilian designer (1922, Warsaw - 2020, São Paulo), was a key figure in shaping Brazil's modernist design movement after emigrating in 1949. His work blends Brazilian materials like rosewood and walnut with geometric and organic forms, influenced by Danish modernism. Notably, he collaborated with architect Oscar Niemeyer, designing iconic pieces for Brasília, Brazil's modernist capital.
In 1959, Zalszupin founded L'Atelier, a design studio that produced furniture like the Dinamarquesa chair, known for its elegant lines and craftsmanship. His designs, including the Presidential Chair, remain timeless, and his legacy continues through re-editions, led by Etel Carmona, bringing his work to a new generation.