Jorge Zalszupin
Coffee Table Model “Petalas”, 1960s
Iron, Jacaranda
H 32 x W 128 x D 128 cm
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The Petalas table was inspired by a folded paper structure of origami. This table is composed of eight petals of layered Brazilian Imbiua Walnut on a metal round structure, together...
The Petalas table was inspired by a folded paper structure of origami. This table is composed of eight petals of layered Brazilian Imbiua Walnut on a metal round structure, together they form an octagonal shape.
In the Petalas series Zalszupin plays with an organic form inspired by flower petals. The idea works both as a large octagonal table as well as in a smaller one made of only four elements. The restrictive geometric form has been interpreted in a poetic way. Petalas tables are captivating due to their clever construction and sensual shape, bringing to mind some of Neimeyer’s architectural forms, for instance Palácio da Alvorada in Brasilia.
In the Petalas series Zalszupin plays with an organic form inspired by flower petals. The idea works both as a large octagonal table as well as in a smaller one made of only four elements. The restrictive geometric form has been interpreted in a poetic way. Petalas tables are captivating due to their clever construction and sensual shape, bringing to mind some of Neimeyer’s architectural forms, for instance Palácio da Alvorada in Brasilia.