Jorge Zalszupin Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs, 1950s
Brazil | Circa 1950s

Designed by Jorge Zalszupin, one of Brazil’s most revered mid-century designers, this pair of "Cubo" armchairs reflects the bold, geometric approach that defined much of Zalszupin's work. Created in the 1950s, the "Cubo" armchair, with its box-like structure, feels both forward-thinking and timeless—perfectly capturing the optimism of Brazil’s post-war modernist movement.

Zalszupin, a master of materiality and proportion, combined plywood and soft bouclé fabric in a thoughtful way, creating chairs that are visually striking and designed for comfort. The cream-colored bouclé upholstery brings texture to the form, while the angular, cubic structure grounds the design in simplicity and functionality. The pairing of materials is deliberate—each detail reinforces the chair’s sculptural presence without unnecessary ornamentation.

What makes the Cubo armchair significant is Zalszupin’s ability to create furniture that strikes a delicate balance between modernist austerity and Brazilian craftsmanship. His work remains a testament to a moment in time where materials were explored with the same spirit as the architecture and art of the era—practical, enduring, and striking.

This pair of chairs, with their quiet power and rare beauty, offers an opportunity to live with an example of Brazilian modernism from a master designer, and to experience Zalszupin’s legacy in a format that feels as contemporary now as it did when first created.