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Sofa By Martin Eisler

'Costela’ Sofa by Martin Eisler + Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Brazilian ‘Costela’ sofa by Martin Eisler + Carlo Hauner for Forma. This sofa features a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Hardwood

Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
Rare 4-Seater Sofa by Martin Eisler
H 30.32 in W 92.52 in D 31.5 in
White Fabric Sofa by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Milan, IT
Martin Eisler (Vienna, 1913 – Brasile, 1977) & Carlo Hauner (Brescia, 1927 – Isola di Salina, 1997
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas

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Cotton, Velvet, Wood

"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
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Renens, CH
The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some advertisements for the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s Sofa designed for their
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Hardwood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Sofa Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for Forma, sofa, Brazilian hardwood, metal, and fabric, Brazil, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 30.32 in
1950's Martin Eisler Unique Sofa
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The sofa designed by Martin Eisler, in collaboration with Carlo Hauner, stands out as a truly
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Canapes

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Ivory, Fabric, Wood

1950's Martin Eisler Unique Sofa
1950's Martin Eisler Unique Sofa
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 27.96 in
Julep Sofa in Vladimiro Corda by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Castiglioni, Gianfranco Frattini, Carlo De Carli, and Martin Eisler. Available at MONC XIII
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Fabric

Julep Sofa in Teddy Mohair Sable by Tacchini
By Tacchini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, Gianfranco Frattini, Carlo De Carli, and Martin Eisler. Available at MONC XIII
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Fabric

Sella Sofa
By Tacchini
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
the likes of Achille Castiglioni, Gianfranco Frattini, Carlo De Carli, and Martin Eisler. Available at
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Leather

Sella Sofa
Sella Sofa
H 32.6 in W 874 in D 38.1 in
Brazilian Modern Three Seat Sofa in Ochre Velvet & Hardwood by Forma, Brazil
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Hardwood, Velvet

Caviuna Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Modern Design
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
with Martin Eisler and Ernesto Wolf), changed the name to Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. The
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Iron

Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Model "Reversible" modern Brazilian armchair 1955
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler(1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Reversible” Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Large Armchair White fabric metal
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair, part of set with sofa
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Pair of Modern Brazilian Armchairs wood and velvet
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Forma
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Brazilian Design Costela Lounge Chairs by Hauner & Eisler for Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Renens, CH
The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scapinelli, Novo Rumo, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Percival Lafer, José Zanine Caldas and more. Contact us
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Chrome, and White Formica by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian modern bar cart by Forma, available today! Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

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Pair of "MP-51" Armchair, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Danish Midcentury Teak double bed with Cane headboard by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegantely shaped double bed model GE 701 designed by Hans Wegner in the 1960s and produced by Getama. The headboard is made of woven cane and has floating side tables with black gla...
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Set of 4 "Toscanolla" Dining Chairs in Solid Pine by Alessandro Becchi, 1970s
By Alessandro Becchi
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Alessandro Becchi rare matched set of four solid pine "Toscanolla" dining chairs by for Giovanetti, Italy, 1970s Wicker and Solid Pine Toscanolla Chairs by Alessandro Becchi for G...
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Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair Designed by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intelli...
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Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
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Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, La Sorgente Dei Mobili
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the ge...
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MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian company Celina Decorações manufactured this sofa in the 1960s. The piece is composed of a solid Rosewood structure, with cushions upholstered with leather. This three-s...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1970s French Stools

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Aluminum

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Located in PARIS, FR
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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H 11.03 in W 118.12 in D 22.05 in

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Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Mid-Century Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Dubai, AE
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Martin Eisler Midcentury Brazilian "Costela" Sofa, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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MP-81 Sofa by Percival Lafer
MP-81 Sofa by Percival Lafer
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Tonico Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for Brazilian Imports, circa 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Sofa Model "Costela" by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Brussels, BE
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Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Midcentury Costela Sofas for Forma Brazil, 1950s
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Eisler and Hauner Bone Chair with Ottoman
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
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Sofa, in rosewood and metal by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, 1950s. 'Bone
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By Martin Eisler
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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Martin Eisler Sofa
By Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in New York, NY
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1960s Brown Wooden Sofa Table by Jean Gillon
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Martin Eisler Set of Four Seats
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Martin Eisler Set of Four Seats
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Sofa By Martin Eisler For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sofa by martin eisler available at 1stDibs. A sofa by martin eisler — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofa by martin eisler, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each sofa by martin eisler bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made sofa by martin eisler has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler and Forma are consistently popular.

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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