Jorge Zalszupin (1922– 2020) Pair of Cadeira Ouro Preto Chairs 1959

Jorge Zalszupin (1922– 2020) Pair of Cadeira Ouro Preto Chairs 1959
An icon of 1950s Brazilian design the Ouro Preto armchair is celebrated for its modernist architectural lines and meticulously refined carpentry. Constructed entirely by hand and crafted from solid Jacarandá (Brazilian Roeswood), fusing colonial inspiration and modern elegance. Zalszupin's architectural and design practice defined the sophisticated aesthetic of the mid-century era and these chairs are regarded as some of his very best pieces, imbued with minimalism, geometry and layers of poetry A visionary architect and designer

Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) was Polish-born but Brazilian by heart. He founded the legendary studio L'Atelier, where he combined high-tech manufacturing with artisanal woodworking.



Literature:
Jorge Zalszupin, Design Moderno no Brasil, Éditions Olhares, São Paulo, 2014 page 112

Dimensions:
Height: 77 in (195.58 cm)
Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)
Depth: 71 in (180.34 cm)
Seat Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)

Location:
New York