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Place of Origin: South American
"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, modern Brazilian sofa, iron, and velvet. Brazil, circa 1950s.
Shell or "Concha" sofa is made of iron and recently reupholstered in yellow velvet by the experienced craftsmen in our team. The upholstery was chosen considering the contemporary proposal of the piece.
The sofa features a comfortable seat, clean design, and freedom of user movements and is constructed in a frame with metal rods elegantly positioned to give strength to the piece, a common trait of designers.
The buttons velvet coated between seat and backs were used, by the designers, for an excellent velvet finish, and the restoration proposal was to maintain them.
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Iron
Rino Levi 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Sofa in Green Mohair
By Rino Levi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian jacaranda wood 1960s three-seat sofa by Rino Levi upholstered in green mohair.
A pair of matching armchairs (LU81754799563) is ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Jacaranda
Brazilian Mid-Century Cream Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Jacaranda wood
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
MArtin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Sofa (two units available)
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements
240 cm x 77 cm x 72h cm.
94,48 in x 30,3 in x 28,3h in.
Literature
Casa & Jardim, 1956. Nº 92
Provenance:
Private collection, Sao Paulo
Bio:
Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was the founder for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and studied architecture in his country. In 1938 he moved to Buenos Aires. After meeting Carlos Hauner in Brazil, he started traveling there frequently to collaborate on designs and, they founded Forma to sell their own designs as well as pieces licensed from Knoll International. Eisler also opened Forma in Buenos Aires, along with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel...
Category
1950s Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Midcentury brazilian sofa in Wood with Leather, 60s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Imbúia Wood Structure, 1960s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
By Dinucci
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Salvatore Dinucci Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Virtually unknown by the general public, Dinucci, as the signature on his...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Wonderful Sofa from Brazil with Amazing Details attributed to Jorge Zalszupin
By Grete Jalk
Located in Munich, DE
Completely re-upholstered with new belts foam and new old stock fabric.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
"Toras" Sofa in Hardwood by Arthur Casas, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Arthur Casas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa is made out of steel and solid Cumaru wood, a typical hardwood from the northern part of Brazil.
Arthur Casas is surely one of the most prominent contemporary Brazilian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Highback Sofa with Chrome Base
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury highback sofa with chrome base
Still of unknown authorship, this beautiful sofa has as main feature its high back.
Its structure i...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Beige Leather Sofa Attributed to Novo Rumo
By Novo Rumo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s sofa attributed to Novo Rumo in Brazilian jacaranda wood and upholstered in beige leather.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Jean Gillon 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Three-Seat Sofa in Tan Suede
By Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully restored 1960s Jean Gillon three-seat sofa made of Brazilian jacaranda wood upholstered in tan suede.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Jacaranda, Suede, Wood
Carlos Millan for Branco & Preto "M3" Midcentury brazilian Sofa, 1952
By Carlos Millan, Branco & Preto
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlos Millan for Branco & Preto "M3" Midcentury brazilian Sofa, 1952
Founded in São Paulo, a mixture of shop and studio considered by many...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Caola Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, produced by Sergio Rodrigues in a Brazilian midcentury modern style has a structure in jacarandá rosewood and was reupholstered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
1950s Sofa, Rino Levi, Brazilian Midcentury
By Rino Levi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rino Levi is one of the major architects of the Brazilian modernism, the creator of several iconic buildings in the city of São Paulo.
This sofa is made in jacarandá rosewood and w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Angel Pazmino Three-Seat Sofa in Rosewood & Leather, Made in Equador, 1960's
By Muebles De Estilo
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Angel Isaac Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo Solid Rosewood and Russet Leather Sofa. Featuring rugged handcrafted Rosewood peg construction, comfortable heavy strapped Leather with cris...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Sofa
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, white/cream fabric upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare credenza by Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare bench credenza by Martin Eisler c. 1950 for Moveis Artesanal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Cane
"Cubo" sofa by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
Two-seater "Cubo" easy chairs by Jorge Zalszupin reupholstered in off-white Boucle.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare slatted bench by Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare bench created by Martin Eisler c. 1950 for Moveis Artesanal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.
Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Leather
Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil “Amazonas” Mid Century Sofa
By Jean Gillon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil. ‘Amazonas’ Sofa Frame in Rosewood. No cushions. Labeled.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather 3-seater S-1 sofa. The S-1 design features Brazilian exoticness paired with Scandinavian sensibility. Of Lafer's designs, the S-1 is a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Three-seat sofa by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Three-seat sofa in rosewood veneer with upholstered cushions. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC hotel, Brazil, 1990.
Category
1990s South American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-41 sofa in cognac leather, Brazil 1970s
By Maurice Percival
Located in Göteborg, SE
Fantastic MP-41 three-seater sofa in original cognac leather and dark solid wood frame. Designed by Percival Lafer for MP Lafer in the 70s.
The sofa has its original mark in the lea...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare MP-81 Sofa In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
This artwork embodies Percival's unique artistic essence. It presents innovative formal and structural solutions, while its symbolic significance seamlessly harmonizes with what can ...
Category
Late 20th Century South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Kensington, MD
Mid Century Modern as only the Brazilian designers do it!
Rosewood frame with plush tufted leather cushions.
Set includes a sofa and two lounge chairs.
*Due to time, labor costs, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Franco Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
Iconic and rare "Franco" sofa by Sergio Rodrigues.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Two-Seat Sofa by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa in rosewood veneer with upholstered cushions. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the SESC hotel, Brazil, 1990.
Category
Late 20th Century South American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Percival Lafer MP-211 Sofa in Rosewood and Leather, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Three seater sofa designed by Percival Lafer of Brazil circa 1970s. This sofa is made from rosewood legs, leather upholstery, and a sturdy fiberglass shell. The rectangular legs have...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage Percival Lafer MP-211 Sofa Brazilian Rosewood & Original Cognac Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Portland, OR
Rare Mid-Century Modern two-seat sofa by Percival Lafer in original Brazilian rosewood wood and upholstered in original cognac leather. In his unique designs, Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort making this sofa a true statement. The aged worn-in patina of the original leather gives off the feeling of a vintage WW2 bomber...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Rare sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Preserves traces of manufacture's label on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Designed by Martin Eisler for his company FORMA S/A, this is a rare 4-seater version of a very iconic sofa in Midcentury Brazilian.
Feet are in Pau-Marfim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jean Gillon Rosewood Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Brazilian rosewood sofa by Jean Gillon from the 1960s. The sofa has been refinished but has original suede cushions. The buyer receiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Two-Seat Sofa with Rosewood Frame Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with rosewood frame and upholstered cushions. Designed by Joaquim
Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Vintage South American Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
"Sofá Güell" in Laminated Jotoba Wood by Julia Krantz, 2008
By Julia Krantz
Located in New York, NY
Unique "Sofá Güell" in stack-laminated jatoba wood. Designed and made by Julia Krantz, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2008.
Category
Early 2000s Modern South American Sofas
Materials
Wood
Presidential 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Presidential sofa by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s, in Brazilian jacaranda beautifully upholstered in beige suede.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South American Sofas
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