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Martin Eisler Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
By Forma, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and 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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Bar Cabinet with Footrest by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1955, Forma S.A
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 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 an...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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 v...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Cane Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazil
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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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Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazilian design
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, 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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

Credenza by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler. Credenza. c. 1955. Caviuna and cane.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Martin Eisler Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cane, Wood

Credenza by Martin Eisler
Credenza by Martin Eisler
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Credenza by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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Martin Eisler case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Martin Eisler case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Martin Eisler case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Martin Eisler were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by José Zanine Caldas, Forma Brazil, and Celina Decoracoes. Prices for Martin Eisler case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,150 and can go as high as $60,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $26,000.

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