Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960’s

Available today, this Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960’s, is nothing less than gorgeous!

This filing cabinet was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s and consists of two drawers with leather handles and four wooden legs in patchwork style. The rosewood patchwork (collage using several pieces of rosewood, with different tones) was one of Zalszupin’s most characteristic traits. This was an initiative for the rationalization and use of left-over scraps of wood available at the factory. This type of office furniture was meant to address the growing demand for office furniture in the new capital Brasilia.

This Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960’s, is an example of the iconic furniture work in Brazil between the 40-70's decades. A filing cabinet like this will look great in any type of environment, from mid-century to contemporary and modern design.

A flexible piece like this could also act as side table. We have 3 units available. Each one is $3,500.

About the Designer:
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.

Finally, Zalszupin's influence on the Brazilian design community has helped to shape a unique design aesthetic that continues to inspire designers around the world. Zalszupin's work was characterized by clean lines, bold shapes, and a playful use of color, and he created many iconic pieces of furniture that are still popular today. In addition, his furniture is known for its high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, which results in pieces that are both beautiful and durable.

Zalszupin's furniture continues to be highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts around the world, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary designers who continue to draw inspiration from his innovative and playful approach to modern design. Zalszupin passed away in 2020 at the age of 98.