Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
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 ...
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern "Concha" Loveseat in Metal & Brass-Toned Fabric, Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and produced by Forma Móveis in 1955, the Concha loveseat is one of the most recognizable and sculpturally expressive seating designs of the Brazilian Modern movement. Conceived during a period of extraordinary innovation in Brazilian furniture design, the model exemplifies Hauner’s mastery of organic form, technical restraint, and architectural elegance. Named Concha—the Portuguese word for “shell”—the loveseat is distinguished by its enveloping silhouette, which appears to unfold organically around the sitter. The continuous upholstered body flows seamlessly from the backrest into the sculpted arms and generously curved seat, creating a unified volume that balances softness and structure. Viewed from any angle, the design reveals a remarkable sense of movement and fluidity, transforming a functional object into a sculptural statement. The piece rests on an elegant blackened iron base composed of slender intersecting rods. The visual lightness of the metal framework creates a striking contrast to the generous upholstered form above, emphasizing the floating quality that defines many of the finest Brazilian modernist designs of the 1950s. This sophisticated interplay between organic volume and industrial precision reflects the influence of both Italian modernism and Brazil’s emerging design identity during the postwar era. Recently reupholstered, the loveseat is presented in a richly textured brass-toned fabric that enhances the sculptural character of the design. The upholstery features a refined woven surface with subtle tonal variation, combining warm camel, antique brass, and champagne undertones. The fabric captures light beautifully, producing a gentle luster that shifts across the curved surfaces while highlighting the loveseat’s distinctive contours. Its tactile texture adds depth and visual richness while maintaining a clean, tailored appearance consistent with the original design intent. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Concha offers exceptional comfort. The deeply pitched backrest, supportive seat, and embracing arm profile create an inviting seating experience while preserving the elegant proportions for which the model is celebrated. The result is a rare balance of ergonomic comfort and architectural sophistication. Increasingly difficult to acquire, original examples of Carlo Hauner’s Concha...
Steel
$17,417
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This rare Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, produced by Forma in the 1950s, features solid wood ribs paired with a vintage leopard-patterned teddy fabric. A tru...
Steel
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape. Very plush and voluptuous. Sturdy and strong and very comfortable with coil springs...
Wool, Beech
$35,000 / set
H 27.16 in W 30.31 in D 29.52 in
Rare Forma armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in São Paulo, BR
This particular piece showcases a rare design crafted by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma in 1955. Though Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are primarily known for their well-s...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Steel
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 60 in D 34 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece is magnificent to see in person with its original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. The upho...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$5,400
H 28 in W 59 in D 28 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Settee with Red Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and tall legs. These ...
Mohair, Beech
$5,400
H 29 in W 65 in D 30 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat with Green Striped Wool Fabric
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and tall legs. These ...
Mohair, Beech
Suelo Modern Loveseat
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern loveseat is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This ...
Hardwood
$8,835Sale Price|41% Off
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 45.5 in
Fiberglass Loveseat w Pierre Cardin Fabric by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, 1970
By Domus Danica, Tue Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare fiberglass loveseat sofa is by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, circa 1970, and is one of approximately 80 pieces within a collection of fiberglass furniture that were produced for a design exhibition at the Bella Center in Copenhagen Denmark. The cushions have been newly upholstered in dead stock (never used vintage) Pierre Cardin fabric. This settee sofa, also referred to as a double lounge chair, was accompanied with other living room furniture for this collection which included a lounge chair, sofa, chaise lounge and tables. The voluptuous shapes were created in Poulsen's ceramic workshop, and pays homage to the ceramicists skills and vision in his tenured career as a sculptor and artist. Included in the photo gallery is a photo of Tue Poulsen with a chair example of the same design. In the same photo is documentation of the chair design and production photos when the chair was originally conceptualized and created, provided by Tue Poulsen to dealer/collector 'Deerstedt' (photo credit also to 'Deerstedt'). This rare space age fiberglass love seat...
Fabric, Fiberglass
$10,500
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in New York, NY
Rattan and black-painted iron lounge chair designed by by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Iron
$24,000
H 14.97 in W 122.05 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Bench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s This curvaceous bench was done in a beautiful solid wood, and it has a natural finish that mainta...
Metal
Fabric and Foam "Gladis" Loveseat by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Following the success of the Gladis Lounge Chair which was originally introduced in 2009, Aqua Creations created the Gladis Collection. The first inspiration was a finger print. Aqua...
Fabric, Foam