Armchair & Chair
| Period | 1959-65 |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Materials | Plywood, Wood, chrome-plated steel and leather |
| Dimensions |
H 73 × 65 × 49 cm H 28.7 × 25.6 × 19.3 in |
| Location | USA |
| SKU | SE-JZ006 |
Price and provenance on request.
The iconic Presidencial armchair was created by Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in 1959. This piece features an elegant slatted backrest and generously proportioned curved seating shell in hardwood veneer, sustained over two chromed metal legs. The overflowing cushions, recently reupholstered according to the original design in a light-gray leather, may be removed to highlight the beautiful wood grain and sculptural profile of this distinctive piece.
Literature
— Móvel Moderno Brasileiro - Brazilian Modern Design (Olhares), p. 352, 372, 373
— Jorge Zalszupin - Design Moderno no Brasil (Olhares), p. 120, 122, 124
— Móvel Brasileiro Moderno (Aeroplano/FGV Projetos), p. 264-265