Jorge Zalszupin Brazil, 1922-2020
Pair of chairs, ca. 1960
Solid rosewood, chrome tubular steel and leather
72 x 44 x 55 cm
28 3/8 x 17 3/8 x 21 5/8 in
28 3/8 x 17 3/8 x 21 5/8 in
Manufactured by L'Atelier
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Created around 1960, the Cadeira Canguru (Kangaroo Chair) is one of the most daring and sought-after designs by Jorge Zalszupin, a key figure of Brazilian modernist design. Produced by his...
Created around 1960, the Cadeira Canguru (Kangaroo Chair) is one of the most daring and sought-after designs by Jorge Zalszupin, a key figure of Brazilian modernist design. Produced by his São Paulo-based workshop L’Atelier, this seating piece stands out for its inverted Z-shaped chrome steel base, which gives the illusion that the seat is floating.
The broad, slightly inclined backrest in curved rosewood is counterbalanced by a taut leather seat, offering both enveloping ergonomics and an airy aesthetic. The result of thoughtful research into weight distribution and structural reduction, this chair embodies Zalszupin’s modernist vision: a refined interplay between noble materials, dynamic forms, and artisanal precision.
The broad, slightly inclined backrest in curved rosewood is counterbalanced by a taut leather seat, offering both enveloping ergonomics and an airy aesthetic. The result of thoughtful research into weight distribution and structural reduction, this chair embodies Zalszupin’s modernist vision: a refined interplay between noble materials, dynamic forms, and artisanal precision.
Provenance
Private collection from Brasil, then Europe.Exhibitions
Presented in exhibitions at Casa Zalszupin (São Paulo)Literature
Jorge Zalszupin: Design Moderno no Brasil, Ed. Olhares, 201440
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