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, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 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, Hardwood
Dining Table with Cane Top by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
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
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
An expandable dining table that exemplifies the inventive spirit of Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte S.A. In the 1950s, as Brazilian cities expanded and urban life became vertical, the...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler in the 1950s, this table was conceived to maximize space and functionality, assuming two distinct configurations. In its standard position,...
Wood
Expandable Dining Table in Caviuna by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, circa 1955
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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 expandable Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
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 Coffee and Dining Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler in the 1950s, this table was conceived to maximize space and functionality, assuming two distinct configurations. In its standard position,...
Rosewood
Price Upon Request
Iconic Table by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Iconic Dining Table by Martin Eisler
Cane, Hardwood, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Extendable Dining Table by Arne Vodder, 1950s
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern oval extendable dining table, crafted in pinewood with a mission edge. The table top is sitting on a single trapezoid base, giving it a distinctive archi...
Pine
$8,500
H 29.25 in W 65.75 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Expanding Dining Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern expanding walnut dining table designed by the legendary Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, United States, circa 1970s. This striking table embodies Baughman’s signat...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Extendable Dining Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Mobili Moderni
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by Vittorio Dassi and produced by Dassi Mobili Moderni in 1950-1960. The table is extendable, adding one or two leaves and su...
Teak
$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 Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
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
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
Extendable Dining Table in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner, c.1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Carlo Hauner, this extendable dining table reflects the clarity and material intelligence that defined Brazilian modern furniture in the 1950s. Hauner—best known for hi...
Hardwood
Italian Vintage Dining Table with Glass Top, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Italian vintage dining table brings the refined aesthetic of the 1950s into contemporary interiors. A sophisticated blend of form and material, this piece encapsulates the grace...
Glass, Mahogany
$14,715
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
$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
$3,600
H 29.5 in W 78 in D 42.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Round Expandable Dining Table Drexel Heritage
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage mid-century modern expandable oval wooden dining table. It begins as a compact round shape and expands horizontally oval shape, using insertable w...
Mahogany
Carlo Hauner, Side Tables, Iron, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and rosewood side tables designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, c. 1960s. Provenance: Adesso, Los Angeles
Iron
Glass Top Dining Table, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This dining table was produced in Italy during the 1950s and features a glass top with a central basin. The top and legs feature skai, as do the edges of the piece in the form of a t...
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Sold
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
Sold
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 Martin Eisler, Forma
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