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)
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Dining Table, midcentury Brazilian modern design
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in São Paulo, SP
Elegant and rare dining table designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma in the 1950s, a striking example of Brazilian modernist design. Crafted in solid caviuna wood with ...
Cane, Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Martin Eisler in the 1950s, this ingenious table was conceived to maximize space and functionality, assuming two distinct configurations. In its standard position, it ser...
Rosewood
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, circa 1955
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 far more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by ...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler in the 1950s, this ingenious table was conceived to maximize space and functionality, assuming two distinct configurations. In its standard...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern expandable Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This expandable dining table is a remarkable example of the inventive spirit that defined the work of Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte S.A. In the 1950s, as Brazilian cities expanded a...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern expandable Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This expandable dining table is a remarkable example of the inventive spirit that defined the work of Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte S.A. In the 1950s, as Brazilian cities expanded a...
Wood
Dining Table with Cane Top 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's pieces of furniture are highly designed and well-executed, with ingenious constructive details – very distinctive of any production of the time in Br...
Wood, Cane
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Iconic Table by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Iconic Dining Table by Martin Eisler
Cane, Hardwood, Glass
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Teak Expandable Dining Table
By Dyrlund
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table, circa 1970’s by Dyrlund. Featuring richly grained, gleaming teak and smooth, clean lines characteristic of classic Danish design...
Teak
$3,195
H 29.75 in W 87.5 in D 48 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Dining Table
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, J.O. Carlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Teak
$8,200
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Carlo Hauner for Forma S/A – Three-Tier Tea Trolley in Caviúna and Glass, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Curitiba, PR
Elegant and functional tea trolley designed by Carlo Hauner for Forma S/A, Brazil, 1960s. Executed in solid caviúna wood with three tiers and glass trays, this piece reflects the ref...
Glass, Hardwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fabulous designer French Mid-Century Modern dining table handcrafted in France, circa 1950s Rosewood Finish
Rosewood
$14,000
H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 37.41 in
3 in 1 Extendable Dining Table in Caviuna Wood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1950s by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, this rare 3-in-1 extendable dining table exemplifies the intelligence and refinement that defined early Brazilian Modernism. ...
Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Dining Table Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant dining table, Paolo Buffa, 1950s. The piece is really rare and important. The marble top is supported by a center column on four bronze finished feet. Available as well the ...
Walnut
$1,880
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 63 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Expandable Dining Table W/ Tile Inlay by Gangso Mobler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Expandable Dining Room Table W/ Tile Inlay by Gangso Mobler. Circa 1970s Features a beautiful teak wood grain, a quintessential mid-century modern S...
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Walnut Dining Table by Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the bold architectural forms of Oscar Niemeyer’s Brasília, this expanding walnut dining table from Broyhill’s iconic Brasilia Collection is a true mid-century masterpiece...
Walnut
$25,000
H 18.12 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Carlo Hauner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant round coffee table by Carlo Hauner showcases his refined command of curvature, proportion, and Brazilian hardwoods. The design is defined by a circular rosewood band div...
Glass, Rosewood
$6,995
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Expanding Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite vintage expanding dining table from the renowned designer Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture. This timeless piece, part of The Irwin Collection, showcases exceptional design and superior craftsmanship. Crafted in the 1950s in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this table features a spacious surface supported by solid mahogany legs and brass tone stretchers, adding a unique touch to its classic design. The table comes with two extensions, each measuring 15", allowing the table to extend to a generous 101.5" when fully expanded. Perfect for accommodating unexpected guests, this dining table is a true statement of both style and functionality. If you're interested, we also have the matching dining chairs and credenza available to complete the look. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you purchase vintage furniture from Danish Modern NoHo...
Brass
$14,954
H 28.35 in W 55.52 in D 55.52 in
Quatour Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
The Quatour Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa is a stunning example of the Italian architect’s mastery of form and material. This version features a matte black oil finish with a subtle b...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 35.24 in D 35.24 in
Forma S.A. Game Table in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This game table was produced by the Brazilian Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s. The piece is made of a Rosewood structure and the top can be used on both sides: one i...
Fabric, Rosewood
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H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 35.04 in
Dining Table in Caviuna and Cane Weaving by Martin Eisler, Brazil Modern, 1950s
By Forma, Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is the rare and extremely sought after dining table with cane top, by Austrian-Brazilian designer Martin Eisler in the early to mid 1950s. Eisler was seduced by the simplicity and results of using cane weaves...
Cane, Glass, Hardwood