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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Rare and Large Martin Eisler Sideboard for Forma in Brazilian Walnut and Cane
By Martin Eisler, Benno M. Forman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler for Forma, sideboard, Brazilian walnut, glass, brass, cane, leather, Brazil, 1950s Rare Brazilian sideboard by Martin Eisler for Forma. This refined piece is composed ...
Brass
Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 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...
Hardwood
$32,662
H 34.26 in W 86.62 in D 16.93 in
Sideboard - Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A rare and exquisite four-door buffet designed by Martin Eisler and Carlos Hauner, founders of the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma Móveis. Crafted in Brazil in the 1950s, th...
Cane, Wood
$9,950
H 28.75 in W 112.6 in D 19.69 in
Large Italian Walnut Sideboard by Ammannati & Vitelli for Catalano, 1970s
By Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Walnut Sideboard by Titina Ammannati & Giampiero Vitelli for Catalano, 1970s Architectural Italian walnut sideboard designed by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli fo...
Walnut
$5,034
H 28.35 in W 93.12 in D 19.1 in
Large KW85 Sideboard by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, the Netherlands
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This minimalistic and modernist sideboard, model KW85, was designed by Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum in the Netherlands in 1965. It is made from black lacquered veneer wood and has w...
Metal
Midcentury Knoll Style Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long sideboard with ample storage for home or office. Nine total drawers with chrome accents and cane front door. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Walnut
Vintage Office Credenza by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized vintage credenza offers a stylish combination of cabinet and drawer storage. Low profile height makes this perfect for use in an office or business environment, w...
Wood
Paul Evans Burl Wood Credenza
By Paul Evans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning burl wood patchwork credenza with chrome cabinet. Floating style sideboard with drawers, chrome cabinet with adjustable shelves. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ ...
Chrome
Bond Burled Wood Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. Pieced, burled mappa between Lucite legs with stainless steel accents. Pieced veneer cabinet faces showcase naturally occurring patterns in the wood, and an adjustab...
Acrylic, Burl, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Sideboard, Wood, Cane, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wood, cane and brass sideboard or cabinet designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 86.25"W x 20.0"D All items ship from High Poin...
Brass
$3,995
H 34 in W 74.5 in D 19 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Midcentury Hollywood Regency Cherry Sideboard Credenza
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection USA, 1950s ...
Nickel
$45,000
H 33 in W 110 in D 18 in
Brazilian Modern Reeded Credenza in Caviúna Wood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary example of Brazilian Modern design at its most refined, this monumental reeded credenza by Giuseppe Scapinelli embodies the sculptural elegance, material richness, a...
Brass
$13,931
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 18.51 in
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood and Metal, Denmark, 1960's Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark in the 1960's, with signature tambour doors that slide smoo...
Metal
$16,000
H 31 in W 99 in D 19 in
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviúna Hardwood by Forma, Brazilian Modern, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This refined Brazilian Modern credenza was produced in the 1960s by Forma, a leading manufacturer associated with the maturation of modern furniture production in Brazil. Executed en...
Hardwood
Martin Eisler, Sideboard, C. 1950
By Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
Cette enfilade signée par Martin Eisler réalisée dans les années 1950 est composée en bois de Caviuna massif et placage de Caviuna. Elle repose sur deux ...
Brass
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H 31.25 in W 98 in D 17.25 in
Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard Martin Eisler And Carlo Hauner
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large credenza or sideboard made of Brazilian rosewood circa 1950s. Designed for FORMA by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997), two venerable designers who spearh...
Rosewood