Jorge Zalszupin Coffee Table, Romana
Price on request
Historical Design
1960s
Caviuna Wood, Marble
137 x 29 x 68 cm
53.9 x 11.4 x 26.8 in
This coffee table demonstrates Jorge Zalszupin’s unique sensibility that drew inspiration from both European and Brazilian design. The form of the table is simple and understated, creating an overall sense of harmony. The curved lines of the legs are balanced by the solid geometry of the tabletop. Made of precious materials like caviuna wood and marble, the piece has a feeling of luxury and timelessness. Zalszupin pieces were renowned for their exquisite level of finish, seen here in small details like brass buttons affixed to the tabletop.
Artist
Jorge Zalszupin
Originally from Poland, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) grew to be one of the defining characters within modernist 20th century design. He emigrated to Brazil in 1949, inspired by the work of Oscar Niemeyer and the potential of a rapidly developing country. He opened his own design and manufacturing firm, L’Atelier, in 1959, creating dramatically elegant chairs and furniture pieces, and gaining important commissions from the new capital city Brasilia. He worked expertly with native wood species, but also pioneered innovation with many materials such as steel, marble, fibreglass and moulded plastics.
Exhibitions
Turning Tides: Designing a Modern Brazil Joaquim Tenreiro | José Zanine Caldas
New York
|7 Mar – 26 Jun 2024