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
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Pair of armchairs, c. 1960
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of armchairs in tubular metal and bouclé cotton upholstery, produced by Forma in the 1960s. The famous duo of designers sign here an innovative piece in which we find the elemen...
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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 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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Chair in Cane & Iron by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern chair was designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and is absolutely beautiful. The structure is made with an iron frame and the seat is made with cane. The leg...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Midcentury Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Caviuna Wood Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
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
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler pair of High Back Armchairs blue upholstery
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
Forma
Pair of High Back Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
1955
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,131 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of outdoor armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic she...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1950s.
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid painted steel. The characteristi...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 after their introduction in the Brazilian market, and it wasn’t for long that productio...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Reversivel Armchair, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler designed this sculptural armchair in 1955. This piece is considered one of the most iconic armchairs of Brazilian Modern Design. The uniqueness of this armchair lies in...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brazilian Modern Sideboard in Caviuna Wood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern Sideboard in Caviuna Wood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, is beautiful!
This formidable sideboard was designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisle...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee and Dining Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
'Concha' Lounge Chair, by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Concha" armchair, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, is a hallmark of mid-century Brazilian furniture design. This chair is recognized for its elegant and organic form, indicative of the innovative design spirit of the 1950s and 1960s.
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was an Austrian-born architect and designer who emigrated to Argentina and later worked in Brazil. Carlo Hauner (1927-1996), an Italian-born artist, designer, and entrepreneur, moved to Brazil after World War II. Together, they formed a partnership and played a significant role in the development of modern furniture design in Brazil, creating pieces that were both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Their work is characterized by the use of local materials, and the "Concha" armchair is no exception. It typically features a metal frame with slender, tapered legs that support a seat shell with a distinctive scoop-like shape, reminiscent of a seashell ("concha" means "shell" in Portuguese). The upholstery showcases the richness of Brazilian textiles...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler coffee table by Forma Italy 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler versatile table for Forma Italy in 1955, is a piece of furniture that embodies both functionality and style. With its adaptable design, this table seam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Concha Wicker Armchairs Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler circa 1953 Brazil
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a gorgeous version of Concha, one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977), with a single seat and backrests made with wicker.
"Concha" is ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This coffee table in rosewood was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. This piece refers to a furniture typology common at midcentury and ve...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 Brazilian Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Scarce coffee table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime table basse à deux tiroirs latéraux par Carlo Hauner et Martin Eisler.
Cette table fut peu produite par Forma.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Imbuia, Paint
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 after their introduction in the Brazilian market, and it wasn’t for long that productio...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
$12,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Coffee Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1953
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This round coffee table in Rosewood was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Susi Aczel (1931-) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
This piece ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
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 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
Details:
Belonging to a three pieces set of sofa and two armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Glass by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Glass by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, designed in Brazil in the sixties is nothing less than spectac...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cut Glass, Hardwood
$10,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Squared Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950 Brazilian Mid-century
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This square side table with iron structure and Rosewood top is a rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) for "Móveis Artesanal" by 1948. The gorgeous piece stands out by its ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Reversivel chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fauteuil Reversibel par Carlo Hauner et Martin Eisler pour Forma.
Métal, laiton et textile
Édition Forma
Modèle créé vers 1955
H 68×L 103×P 71 cm
Bibliographie :
- M. Vasconcellos, ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$19,147 / item
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 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
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
Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This stunning armchair was produced by the Brazilian Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, a company directed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. The piece is made of an iron structure and upholstered seats and backrests.
This singular design consists of upholstered geometrical backs and armrests with shapes that embrace the body. Indeed, a very comfortable and elegant piece.
Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte was one of the pioneer companies and manufactured a few icons of Brazilian design history, such as the Costela Armchair designed by Eisler and the iconic chair that illustrates Móveis Artesanal's logotype designed by Hauner.
The piece is in its original condition. Restoration...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table by Brazilian Branco & Preto, Caviuna Top with Ebonized wood, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Bar or tea 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 solid Rosewood...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dining Table with Cane Top by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cane
"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
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
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, the bar cart is made of Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda), glass, and steel. Composed of three removab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Wood, Linen
$27,000 / set
'Showcase' Coffee Table by Eisler and Hauner for Forma, Brazil, 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Antwerp, BE
This mid-century coffee table, designed by Martin Eisler for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte, features a dual-layer design with a wooden base and an opaque glass top. Its geometr...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
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
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 & 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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Screen by Carlos Hauner e Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant folding screen by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the designer’s architectural sensibility and refined material language. The minimalist jacarandá frame is articulated with p...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Red Lion, PA
Costela Sofa made out of wood with metal legs
Comes with reupholstered cushions
Very good condition
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma
Brazil 1950s,
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Mid-20th Century Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Concha Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Rattan Lounge Chairs Brazil 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
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
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950's
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This table lamp, with its refined design and rounded forms, is an outstanding example of the union between function and aesthetics. Produced by Forma, the Brazilian company founded b...
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1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century 1950s Vintage Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Pair of Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Designers Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) were the founders of the influential Brazilian furniture company Forma, established in 1953. Focused on industrial pr...
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1950s Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 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
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Bar Cart in Wood by Carlo Hauner for Moveis Artesanal, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Bar Cart in Hardwood designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Moveis Artesana...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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 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
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
$12,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century 1950s Vintage Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Andorinha Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Designers Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) founded the influential Brazilian furniture company Forma in 1953. Focused on industrial processes, their work uses B...
Category
1950s Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Metal
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, circa 1955
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 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, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazilian design
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
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...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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