Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Leather and Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s

This office armchair reflects the refined modernism that defined Zalszupin’s production during the 1960s. The design is articulated through a single, continuous leather shell, gently folded to form seat, back, and arm supports in one fluid gesture. Its low, enveloping profile is defined by soft radii and disciplined seam lines, allowing structure and upholstery to operate as a unified whole.

The caramel-toned leather presents a warm, saturated hue that emphasizes the chair’s sculptural contour. Subtle stitching traces the curvature of the form, reinforcing its geometry while maintaining visual restraint. The seat’s generous breadth and slight recline provide a relaxed yet upright posture suited to office or executive use—comfort absorbed seamlessly into the formal language of the piece.

The shell is mounted on a metal swivel base with four splayed arms terminating in casters. The base introduces an industrial counterpoint to the supple leather volume above, a material dialogue characteristic of Brazilian modernism at mid-century. The proportions remain balanced: the grounded horizontality of the seat set against the crisp linearity of the support.

An articulate example of Zalszupin’s exploration of molded upholstery and engineered bases, this armchair distills functional clarity and sculptural refinement into a cohesive and enduring design.