Chanceler Side Tables in Rosewood and Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s

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Designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s, this exceptional pair of Chanceler side tables exemplifies the architectural rigor and material … Read more Designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s, this exceptional pair of Chanceler side tables exemplifies the architectural rigor and material sophistication that defined Brazilian modernism at its height. Trained as an architect, Zalszupin approached furniture as spatial structure, and this model reflects his ability to translate architectural logic into domestic scale.

Each table features a crisply proportioned square top executed in richly grained Brazilian rosewood, its surface treated as a planar element—calm, precise, and expressive through material alone. The sculptural base below forms a dynamic X-shaped composition, where intersecting supports create both visual tension and structural clarity, recalling the exposed structural frameworks found in mid-century Brazilian architecture.

The restrained geometry, emphasis on balance, and dialogue between solid wood and metal speak directly to the design ethos of the 1960s: modern, rational, and confident, yet deeply rooted in craftsmanship and tropical materials. Versatile in scale and strong in presence, the Chanceler tables function equally well as side tables or low accent pieces, offering a refined expression of Zalszupin’s enduring design language.

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