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Martin Eisler Side Tables

Austrian, 1913-1977

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)

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Creator: Martin Eisler
Set of 5 Brazilian High Stools, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Forma S.A. c1954
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous high stool was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass ti...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Side Tables

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Caviuna Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Modern Design
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The wood pieces produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte during the 1950s and 1960s in Brazil are incredibly well-designed and executed. This round side table made of Caviuna ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Side Tables

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Martin Eisler side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Martin Eisler side tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Martin Eisler side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side tables by Martin Eisler were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side tables by Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, and Joaquim Tenreiro. Prices for Martin Eisler side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,700 and can go as high as $38,150, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,925.

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