Jorge Zalszupin Brazil, 1922-2020
Pair of "Canguru" chairs, ca. 1960
Solid rosewood, chromed metal and fabric
71 x 55 x 57 cm
28 x 21 5/8 x 22 1/2 in
(Seat Height 49 cm / 19 in)
28 x 21 5/8 x 22 1/2 in
(Seat Height 49 cm / 19 in)
Manufactured by L'Atelier
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Created around 1960, the Cadeira Canguru is one of Jorge Zalszupin’s most daring and sought-after designs. Produced by his São Paulo-based workshop, L’Atelier, the chair is instantly recognisable by its...
Created around 1960, the Cadeira Canguru is one of Jorge Zalszupin’s most daring and sought-after designs. Produced by his São Paulo-based workshop, L’Atelier, the chair is instantly recognisable by its striking inverted Z-shaped chromed steel base, which gives the seat a floating appearance.
The generous, slightly reclined backrest in molded rosewood contrasts with the taut leather seat, combining ergonomic comfort with sculptural lightness. A feat of balance and structural refinement, the Canguru chair epitomises Zalszupin’s modernist ethos — where noble materials, expressive lines, and artisanal craftsmanship converge in perfect harmony.
The generous, slightly reclined backrest in molded rosewood contrasts with the taut leather seat, combining ergonomic comfort with sculptural lightness. A feat of balance and structural refinement, the Canguru chair epitomises Zalszupin’s modernist ethos — where noble materials, expressive lines, and artisanal craftsmanship converge in perfect harmony.