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"Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman, Jorge Zalszupin, 1959- Lot 445-482

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Description

The Paulistana lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his company L’Atelier in 1959, exemplify mid-century Brazilian sophistication. Zalszupin pioneered the use of plywood in crafting the lounge chair, naming it after São Paulo's citizens, known as “Paulistanos.” This design features molded Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda), suede upholstery, and a metal base.

This particular chair was purchased from a private residence in São Paulo. Both the wood and metal components are original and remain in excellent condition. The set has been reupholstered in suede by Manuelzinho, an expert upholsterer who collaborated with Sergio Rodrigues in the 1980s. This iconic and emblematic chair is exceptionally comfortable and would elevate any interior with a touch of Brazilian mid-century elegance.

Creator

Jorge Zalszupin (Designer)

Dimensions
Armchair:

Height: 98 cm (38.6 in)

Width: 77 cm (30.3 in)

Depth: 81 cm (31.9 in)

Ottoman:

Height: 25 cm (9.8 in)

Width: 40 cm (15.7 in)

Depth: 58 cm (22.8 in)

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Style

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda), Suede upholstery, Metal

Condition

Excellent condition. The wood has been refinished and the suede is new. Besides minor marks of use in the legs and in the back of the seat the set is in excellent condition.

Place of Origin

Brazil

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1970s

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About the Designer

Jorge Zalszupin

Jorge Zalszupin was a Brazilian architect and furniture designer who was born in Poland in 1922. He moved to Brazil in the 1950s and quickly became known for his innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials.

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