L'Atelier San Paulo Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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.
On 1stDibs, find l'Atelier San Paulo tables, seating, storage cabinets and more.
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Creator: L'Atelier San Paulo
L´Atelier , swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
List price is per chair, total of 6 chairs are available!
L'Atelier, a renowned furniture design company, stands as a testament to the genius of its founder, Jorge Zalszupin. A Polish-born architect who made Brazil his home, Zalszupin made significant contributions to Brazilian Modernist furniture...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Metal, Aluminum
Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Robin Day
Located in New York, NY
The Polyside chair or Hille chair, as it became known in Brazil, was the first piece to be produced on a large scale by L'Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin's company.
It was designed by R...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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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...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
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...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage L'Atelier San Paulo Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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L'atelier San Paulo office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
L'Atelier San Paulo office chairs and desk chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of L'Atelier San Paulo office chairs and desk chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original office chairs and desk chairs by L'Atelier San Paulo were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider office chairs and desk chairs by and Jorge Zalszupin. Prices for L'Atelier San Paulo office chairs and desk chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,170 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,975.