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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Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Set of 8 dining chairs by Martin Eisler.
Cane, Hardwood
Price Upon Request
Set of 10 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Extremely rare set of dining chairs by Martin Eisler. Provenance: private collection in Rio de Janeiro.
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties. In a good condition. Recently reupholstered. Fabric:...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have scrolled arm resting on turned supports. The frames have a generous seating and back rest area with impressive detail supported by tapered turned legs and stretchers. Great set of chairs for a conference room table chairs. Measures: Side chairs: 19.5 x 19.5 x 36" H/SH 18.5" Arms chairs: 24 D x 23.5 W x 36" H/ SH= 18.5"/arm H = 26" Search terms: Hollywood Regency style, antique dining chairs. jacobean style, renaissance style, gothic style. Baroque dining chairs, English Tudor dining chairs, Italian baroque dining...
Mahogany
$5,698 / item
H 32.67 in W 29.13 in D 31.5 in
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthe...
Leather, Fabric
Mid Century Farstrup Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Farstrup
Located in Lutz, FL
Complete set of 10 Farstrup Danish dining chairs in stained oak with blue and green dot upholstery. The frames are sturdy and well-designed with their tight joinery and sled base leg...
Fabric, Oak
$10,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs, by Martin Eisler, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler showcase the mid-century modern Brazilian style with a classic yet innovative design that harmonizes form and function. These pi...
Fabric
Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1950s, Set of 10
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Exceptional set of 10 dining chairs crafted in richly grained rosewood, produced in Denmark during the 1950s by an unknown cabinetmaker. The chairs showcase outstanding craftsmanship...
Rosewood
$2,950
H 30.125 in W 17 in D 19.75 in
Set of Six "SE 05" Rattan Dining Chairs by Martin Visser For 't Spectrum, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of 6 dining chairs created by Martin Visser in 1960 for Dutch furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a wicker seat and backrest on black square tubular e...
Metal
$2,250 / set
H 30.125 in W 17 in D 19.75 in
Set of Four "SE 05" Rattan Dining Chairs by Martin Visser For 't Spectrum, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous set of four dining chairs, created by Martin Visser in 1960 for Dutch furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a wicker seat and backrest on black square tubul...
Metal
NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
walnut frame - upholstered in Descampsia 11 Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sen...
Fabric, Wood
$5,143 / item
H 26.77 in W 40.94 in D 28.74 in
Customizable Tacchini Reversível Armchair by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Fruit of the creative genius of the architect and designer Martin Eisler, Reversível is an historic piece of Carioca design, and Tacchini fell in love with its incredibly innovative style. With the simplicity of its lines and movement, this armchair transforms with casual elegance. The dynamic, flexible reissue of Reversível offers dual comfort with two possible seat positions, to sit in the chair with the back upright, or really relax in a semi-reclining position, parallel with the backrest. The simple, natural movement makes it seem an obvious solution, but it actually represents as ground-breaking an intuition now as then. This original, informal seat with its distinctive lines is completed with a metal structure and fabric coverings. Reversível bears witness to the soft, sensuality of Brazilian 1950s design, a combination of tradition and creativity, folk craft and visionary innovation. To celebrate the rebirth of the iconic Reversível armchair in the brand new Classics...
Leather, Fabric
Set Of 10 Chippendale Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of Ten Chippendale style Dining Chairs with particularly fine form. Each raised on squared front legs with flared back legs. With striped, textural upholstered seat cushions an...
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,430Sale Price|40% Off
H 32.67 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
COSTELA Lounge Chair designed by Martin Eisler in 1952, made by Tacchini
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in Carson, CA
Costela is an armchair with an unmistakable history: elegant and informal, it is an icon of Brazilian design from the 1950s, blending sensual aesthetics with natural materiality in a...
Metal