Martin Eisler Furniture
Austrian, 1913-1977
Martin Eisler was an influential figure in mid-century modern furniture design, particularly within the Brazilian design movement. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1913, Eisler was part of a generation of European architects and designers whose work and lives were profoundly affected by the upheaval of the Second World War. His father was the art historian Max Eisler, a founding member of the Austrian Werkbund, which likely influenced Eisler's early exposure to design and architecture.
It was in Brazil that Eisler's design sensibilities fully blossomed. He met Carlo Hauner, with whom he would form a formidable partnership, founding the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. Their designs are celebrated for integrating Brazilian materials and craftsmanship with modernist design principles, creating furniture that was both accessible and aesthetically sophisticated.
Eisler's furniture designs, such as the Reversível and Costela chairs, are lauded for their innovative use of materials and form. His work often featured Brazilian woods and thin tubular frames, showcasing a finesse in blending structure with visual lightness. The collaboration between Eisler and Hauner was marked by a shared vision that helped define Brazilian mid-century modern design, making it distinctive and sought after globally.
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(Biography provided by Herança Cultural)
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Creator: Martin Eisler
Dealer: Bossa Furniture
Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This typology was part of the storage furniture from the period, appearing in several interior projects published in the most known design and lifestyle magazines. It was part of modular furniture, commonly assembled with shelves, flower boxes, and bar compartments.
Extraordinarily complex and hand-crafted, the wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte in Brazil in the 1950s have unique construction details, very distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil.
This Record Player is composed of two hanging doors...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
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Hardwood
Round Coffee table, by Susi Aczel and Martin Eisler, Forma S.A., brazil, 1953.
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This Round Coffee Table in Caviuna was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Susi Aczel (1931-) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
This piece is one of the most iconic pie...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Hardwood
Rare Chaise Lounge by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, circa 1954, Móveis Artesanal
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
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Iron
Cane Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazil
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
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Chrome
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
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Brass, Iron
Dining Table with Cane Top by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cane
Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazilian design
By Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
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Chrome
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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 ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Set of 5 Brazilian High Stools, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Forma S.A. c1954
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous high stool was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass ti...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Caviuna Wood Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Midcentury
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Bar Cabinet with Footrest by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1955, Forma S.A
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 an...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Brass
Concha by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1953
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a rare version of Concha, one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977), with a single seat and backrests made with braided leather strips.
...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Coffee and Dining Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Concha Wicker Armchairs Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler circa 1953 Brazil
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Squared Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950 Brazilian Mid-century
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
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 ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Single Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass tips and t...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Coffee Table by Brazilian Branco & Preto, Caviuna Top with Ebonized wood, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and 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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C. 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
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...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Coffee and Dining Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and 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 Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1953
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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 ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Pair of High Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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. The piece is made of an iron structure and upholstered seats and backrests.
...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Iron
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, circa 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Furniture
Materials
Wood
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