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
Rush Seat Bamboo Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of ten bamboo dining chairs with rush seats. Square spindle backs are finished with panels of woven rattan at the crest rail. Bent bamboo forms the arms, and joins are secured ...
Leather, Bamboo, Rush
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
$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
Set Of 10 Burgundy Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 10 custom and finely upholstered , simple and tailored burgundy color mohair dining room chairs. Comfortable and beautiful.
Mohair
On Hold|$3,250 / set
H 29.75 in W 19 in D 17.25 in
Mid-Century Set of 6 Martin Visser Oak and Leather Dining Chairs by 't Spectrum
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Mid-Century dining chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Highly appealing Modernist design and handsomely streamlined oak frames outfitted with leather strappin...
Leather, Oak
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
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
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
$2,250 / set
H 30.25 in W 21.625 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four 'SE 69' Dining Chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1959
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'SE 69' dining chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum 1959. The chairs have black enameled frames with Wenge armrests and black skai upholstery. Visser, a quintessential designer of the Dutch post-war design movement began working for 't Spectrum in 1954 and soon spearheaded the company's entire collection. He had an architectural and civil engineering...
Metal
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intel...
Fabric
$24,000 / set
H 31.75 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional and rare set of dining chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte Brazil circa 1956 Sculpted Brazilian rosewood frames w...
Cane, Rosewood