Rare Form Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Forma Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1956

$57,200

Mid-Century Modern Forma Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1956

By Rare Form

Located in New York, NY

A sofa designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, the company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977). The piece is an important item of Brazilian design an...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s

$17,068

H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in

Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma

Located in Rosendahl, DE

This rare Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, produced by Forma in the 1950s, features solid wood ribs paired with a vintage leopard-patterned teddy fabric. A tru...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Forma armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

$35,000 / set

H 27.16 in W 30.31 in D 29.52 in

Rare Forma armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in São Paulo, BR

This particular piece showcases a rare design crafted by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma in 1955. Though Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are primarily known for their well-s...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Wood

Costela Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Wood and Steel

$14,318

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 2,982.29 in

Costela Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Wood and Steel

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Lisboa, PT

Costela armchair designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler in 1953, a lounge chair with a ribbed wood frame, a steel structure and upholstered cushions. The Costela, Portuguese for ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longue by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler

$16,907Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.04 in W 59.85 in D 30.71 in

Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longue by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Berlin, DE

Extremely Rare Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Produced by Forma. A striking piece featuring a delicate steel frame with brass feet and organically sculpted wooden ar...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern- Costela Armchairs by Hauner & Eisler, Forma, 1950s

$48,500

H 30.52 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern- Costela Armchairs by Hauner & Eisler, Forma, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma, Martin Eisler

Located in São Paulo, SP

**Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Armchair for Forma, Brazil, 1953** Exceptional and highly rare original Costela armchair, designed by C...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Pair of Stools

$3,600Sale Price / set|44% Off

H 18.9 in W 18.51 in D 12.6 in

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Pair of Stools

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Washington, DC

Beautiful and interesting pair of iron and cane stools by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. Can also be used as side tables.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Curved Bench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s

$24,000

H 14.97 in W 122.05 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Modern Curved Bench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s This curvaceous bench was done in a beautiful solid wood, and it has a natural finish that mainta...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Chaise Lounge Cream Upholster

$45,362

H 32.01 in W 63.51 in D 24.49 in

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Chaise Lounge Cream Upholster

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Barcelona, ES

Chaise longue Manufactured by Forma Brasil Brazil, 1958 Sculptural iron, upholstery. Measurements: 161.3 cm x 62.2 cm x 81.3 H cm. 63.5 in x 24.5 in x 32 H in. Literature: Aric Chen, Brazil Modern the rediscovery of twentieth-century brazilian furniture. The Monacelli Press, New York 2016, reproduite page 208 Provenance: Familia Niomar Muniz Sodré Bittencourt. Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was the founder for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and studied architecture in his country. In 1938 he moved to Buenos Aires. After meeting Carlos Hauner in Brazil, he started traveling there frequently to collaborate on designs and, they founded Forma to sell their own designs as well as pieces licensed from Knoll International. Eisler also opened Forma in Buenos Aires, along with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Iron

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s

$11,913Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Renens, CH

The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success after their introduction in the Brazilian market, and it wasn’t for long that productio...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa

$16,151

H 43.31 in W 66.93 in D 25.2 in

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa

By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Sofa Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1950s Black painted metal, white/cream fabric upholstery...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955

$8,900 / set

H 31 in W 27.5 in D 28 in

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of rattan and steel lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner and produced by Forma, Brazil, c. 1955. Seat Height (inches): 15" All items ship from High Poin...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950

$10,500

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 32 in

Pair of Rattan Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma

Located in New York, NY

Rattan and black-painted iron lounge chair designed by by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.

Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rare Form Sofas

Materials

Iron

Rare Form sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Rare Form sofas 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 Rare Form sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Rare Form 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 sofas by Joaquim Tenreiro, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, and Jorge Zalszupin. Prices for Rare Form sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $57,200 and can go as high as $57,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $57,200.