Martin Eisler Seating
Martin Eisler was an influential figure in mid-century modern furniture design, particularly within the Brazilian design movement. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1913, Eisler was part of a generation of European architects and designers whose work and lives were profoundly affected by the upheaval of the Second World War. His father was the art historian Max Eisler, a founding member of the Austrian Werkbund, which likely influenced Eisler's early exposure to design and architecture.
It was in Brazil that Eisler's design sensibilities fully blossomed. He met Carlo Hauner, with whom he would form a formidable partnership, founding the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. Their designs are celebrated for integrating Brazilian materials and craftsmanship with modernist design principles, creating furniture that was both accessible and aesthetically sophisticated.
Eisler's furniture designs, such as the Reversível and Costela chairs, are lauded for their innovative use of materials and form. His work often featured Brazilian woods and thin tubular frames, showcasing a finesse in blending structure with visual lightness. The collaboration between Eisler and Hauner was marked by a shared vision that helped define Brazilian mid-century modern design, making it distinctive and sought after globally.
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(Biography provided by Herança Cultural)
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Martin Eisler Seating
Ivory, Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Iron
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Iron
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Brass, Iron
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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1650s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Martin Eisler Seating
Rosewood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Steel
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Iron
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Iron
2010s Italian Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Martin Eisler Seating
Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Martin Eisler Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Seating
Cane, Hardwood