Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Forma began in São Paulo, under the leadership of Italian designer Carlo Hauner and Austrian architect and interior designer Martin Eisler. Hauner studied drawing and technical drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan. After participating in the Venice Biennale, he emigrated to São Paulo, where he established the furniture manufacturer Móveis Artesanal, for which Carlo and Martin — as well as Carlo’s brother Ernesto Hauner — would create a range of pieces for the home.
In 1936, Eisler earned a degree in architecture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he studied under Oskar Strnad and Clemens Holzmeister. With World War II looming, he left Austria immediately after graduating. He first went to Czechoslovakia, to which some of his family had already fled. In 1938, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and opened his interior design firm Interieur Forma.
Eisler relocated to Brazil in the early 1950s, where he met Hauner. At the time, Eisler had been looking for help producing furniture for his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf, and contacted Hauner. The two found that they had a shared vision, and with financial help from Wolf, they opened Galeria Artesanal as a storefront for Móveis Artesanal.
Looking to expand into international sales, the duo rebranded the company Forma. Sérgio Rodrigues, who helped launch a branch of Artesanal in Curitiba, was put in charge of interiors at Forma. That company soon became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture — it sold its own sculptural rattan lounge chairs, bookcases and other case pieces crafted with rosewood or jacaranda, and Forma was eventually distributing furniture licensed from iconic American manufacturer Knoll, thereby bringing works by noted designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian market.
Forma stands at the forefront of a revival of Brazilian modern furniture. Fashioned from high-grade regionally sourced hardwoods, leather and iron, even Forma's earliest creations have stood the test of time. The company’s alluring mid-century modern works appealed to homeowners at its peak, from the 1950s through the ’70s, and given the broadening interest in Brazilian furniture and the likes of designers such as Rodrigues, vintage Forma is making a major comeback today.
The Forma furniture company continued producing masterfully crafted furniture into the 1970s, until Eisler's death in 1977. Forma folded soon after, but Eisler's company in Argentina, Interieur Forma, is still in business today.
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Creator: Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Rare Chaise Lounge by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, circa 1954, Móveis Artesanal
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This chaise Lounge is one of the fantastic designs by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and produced by Móveis Artesanal and then Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Galeria Artesanal, the first showroom that presented the furniture and objects created by Moveis Artesanal and HG Ceramica, used to sell this design.
The traditional chaises...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, circa 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is far more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Caviuna Wood Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The powerful partnership between Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in the 1950s as Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte's creative directors resulted in many incr...
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1650s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs, Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning pair of armchairs, designed by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner in Brazil during the 1960s, is a perfect example of mid-century modern style. With their clean lines and min...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Brazilian Midcentury
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf is a rare and elegant piece designed by Martin Eisler and produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in 1955. It presents a structure in Rosewood, with brass feet...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was v...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of High Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This stunning armchair was produced by the Brazilian Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s. The piece is made of an iron structure and upholstered seats and backrests.
...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Rare Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
A rare and exceptional pair of lounge chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for their pioneering Brazilian design company,...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Steel
Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazilian design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Bar cart is a rare and elegant piece designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in the 1950s and produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
It presents a chrome structure and loose trays of solid Rosewood and Formica. This gorgeous piece has wheels, allowing it to be easily moved around the house – indeed, the best support your drinks could have.
In 1955, the pioneer company Móveis Artesanal, founded by Carlo Hauner in partnership with Martin Eisler e Ernesto Wolf, changed the name to Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. The purpose was to make the company more attractive to the business market, which was rapidly developing. Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Art manufactured a few icons of Brazilian design history, such as the Costela Armchair...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Armchairs in White Leather & Iron Base by Carlo Hauner, 1955, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in white leather & iron, where designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma Moveis in Brazil 1955 and are fabulous! The name of ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
Pair of 'Bone' chairs by Brazilian designer duo Eisler and Hauner. This chair i...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Shell" Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
A "Concha" lounge chair by Martin Eisler, produced by Forma Brazil, 1950.
The structure is made of solid iron and covered by foam to shap...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Pair of Stools
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful and interesting pair of iron and cane stools by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. Can also be used as side tables.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler, Rare Armchair, Forma S.A. Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This comfortable armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in 1955 and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Its structure is composed of solid wood, supporte...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Concha Lounge Chairs Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning and fully original pair of 'Concha' (shell) lounge chairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil 1950. These chairs have a solid...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Reversible Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
This “Reversivel” (Reversible) chair is without a doubt a Brazilian design icon. It is considered to be one of the most emblematic armchairs of Brazilian modern design. Martin Eisler...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Rattan Lounge Chairs Brazil 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs in rattan by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, made by Forma Móveis in Brazil in 1955. The chairs are in fully original condition and have never been ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coffee and Dining Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler created this original table in the 1950s to take advantage of space, assuming two positions: in the normal position, it serves as a dining table for up to six people; i...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Echt, NL
Set of beautiful ‘Concha’ chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler in 1955
Manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil
The ch...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Credenza Jacaranda and Brass by Hauner and Eisler Brazil Ca. 1950’s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century credenza, made in Brazil - designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This example is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. The case ha...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Brass
Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Model "Reversible" modern Brazilian armchair 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler(1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997)
Armchair model “Reversible”
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Iron structure, brass, cotton upholstery
Measurements:
10...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Pair of Modern Brazilian Armchairs wood and velvet
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements:
77 c...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Sculptural Magazine Rack for Forma
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage sculptural metal magazine rack by Brazilian Modern Masters Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for historic Brazilian company Forma. Curved metal in black and gold with a ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Copper, Metal
Dining Table with Cane Top by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler's pieces of furniture are highly designed and well-executed, with ingenious constructive details – very distinctive of any production of the time in Br...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cane
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for "Forma".
It is definitely a very elegant piece with clean lines and a sculptural feeling. Because of Its organic shape, it is super comfortable. The legs of the armchair are made of solid hardwood and it has a beautiful patina. This piece was carefully reupholstered and restored by one of the best craftsmen in São Paulo.
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) were the main designers creating for the iconic Brazilian furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Reversível Chair, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
One of the most iconic chairs in Brazilian midcentury designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma in 1950s.
Iron structure, brass feet and light gray velvet upholstery.
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Midcentury brazilian armchair, 1955
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Midcentury brazilian armchair, 1955
One of the most iconic armchairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, is today a beautiful example of the i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Brazil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is far more complex, hand-crafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is away more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Design Pink Silk Wood Dining Chairs, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Dining chairs
2 available.
Manufactured by Forma Moveis,
Brazil, 1950
Wood, cane and silk upholstery
Measurements
40 cm x 50 c...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Silk, Cane, Wood
Caviuna Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Modern Design
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Midcentury Brazilian White Lounge Chairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of lounge chairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery
Measurements
65 cm x 64 cm x 90 H cm.
25.5 in x 25 in x 35.4 H in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler(19131977) 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
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and steel lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner and produced by Forma, Brazil, c. 1955.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Conchas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Concha armchair is one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977). The armchair was created in 1953 and produced by Móveis Artesanal and then Forma S.A. Móveis e...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of low armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery.
Measurements
70 cm x 53 cm x 71 H cm.
27.5 in x 21 in x 28 H in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 50s and 60s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs White Fabric Metal
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery
Measurements
66 cm x 80 cm x 94h cm.
26 in x 35 in x 37h in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 1950s and 1960s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler Blue Velvet Pair of Armchairs, Brazil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements:
77 cm x 77 cm x 72 H cm.
30.3 in x 30.3 in x 28.3 H in.
Literature:
Casa & Jardim, 1956. Nº 92
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 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Low Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1960.
A modern Brazilian armchair made in the curved iron structure and recently upholster...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler Credenza in Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was ver...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Round Brazilian Wood and Glass Coffee Table
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Coffee table
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Ebonized wood, glass top
Midcentury design Brazilian coffee table.
Measurements
60 cm diameter x 49 height cm.
23.50 in diameter x 19.3 height in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 1950s and 1960s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Set of Six Chairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1954 by Carlo Hauner for "Forma" rare dining chairs are made of caviuna wood and leather. The chairs were recently restored; wood structure and linen upholstery.
Carl...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Midcentury Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner for "Moveis Artesanal," circa 1948. This chair it’s an icon and illustrates the logotype of the company. The structure is made of iron remains i...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Rare Dining Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brazil, circa 1956, delicately carved hardwood frame with hand caned seat. Remnant early Forma Moveis S/A label and Brazilian import stickers to underside.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Cane, Bubinga
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler, Buffet, Caviuna Wood, Cane, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Buffet with five doors
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950
Caviuna wood, cane
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
268 cm x 43 cm x 81 H cm
105.52 in x 16.92 in x 31.88 H in
Literature
Brasilian modern: The rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture. Aric Chen. Brasil, 2016
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 Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler Pair of Armchairs, Orange Velvet, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950
Iron, velvet upholstery
Orange Velvet Upholstery
Measurements
63 cm x 53 cm x 76h cm
24,8 in x 20,86 in x 29,92h in
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 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1960.
A modern Brazilian armchair made in the curved iron structure and recently upholster...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Bar Cart in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, the bar cart is made of Rosewood, Glass, and Steel. Composed of three removable serving trays and steel casters for Forma S/A Móveis e Obj...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Steel
High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1960.
A modern Brazilian armchair made in curved iron structure and recently upholstery in...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner for "Moveis Artesanal," circa 1948. This chair it’s an icon and illustrates the logotype of the company. The structure is made of iron remains i...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Leather, Straw, Rosewood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Purple Velvet Armchairs with Ottomans
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Set of armchair and footrest
Manufactured by Forma Moveis,
Brazil, 1950
Iron structure, fabric upholstery
Pair of purple velvet Mid-century modern velvet armchairs made in Brazil.
Measurements:
100 cm x 60 cm x 70 H cm (armchair)
39.37 in x 23.62 in x 27.56 H in (armchair)
Literature
Brasilian modern: The rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture. Aric Chen. Brasil, 2016. Pag 217,128 (similar model).
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 50s and 60s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
"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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Chaise Lounge Cream Upholster
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chaise longue
Manufactured by Forma Brasil
Brazil, 1958
Sculptural iron, upholstery.
Measurements:
161.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 81.3 H cm.
63.5 in x 24.5 in x 32 H in.
Literature:
Aric Chen, Brazil Modern the rediscovery of twentieth-century brazilian furniture. The Monacelli Press, New York 2016, reproduite page 208
Provenance:
Familia Niomar Muniz Sodré Bittencourt.
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 Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair Model "Shell" White
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Armchair model “Shell”
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Black painted metal, white fabric upholstery.
A Mid-Century modern Brazilian Armchair by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner designed in 1955. The chairs are upholstered in a cream/white fabric with black painted metal legs.
Measurements
74 cm x 77,5 cm x 78h cm.
29,1 in x 30,5 in x 30,7h in.
Literature
Móvel moderno Brasileiro, Marcelo Vasconcellos, Aeroplano, P. 201
Desenho da Utopia, Brazilian Modern Furnitures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
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, 1950s
Black painted metal, white/cream fabric upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
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 Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Cane
Carlo Hauner And Martin Eisler furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler furniture 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 Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Joaquim Tenreiro, Carlo Hauner, and Giuseppe Scapinelli. Prices for Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,700 and can go as high as $110,676, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,444.
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