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Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Forma Lewis Butler Rosewood Open Arm Chair Knoll
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Forma
Located in Fraser, MI
Rosewood open arm chair. Designed by Lewis Butler for Knoll.
Unrestored.
Scratch at elbow rest
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Bar in Rosewood and White Finish, by Forma, 1960s, Brazil
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Bar in Rosewood, Brass Keys and White finish made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Iron
H 29.9 in W 70.9 in D 15 in
Forma Brazil Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood dining chairs by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte, 1957, Brazil. In the manner of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C.
1955
By Forma
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) designed this rosewood coffee table for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
H 17.72 in W 44.49 in D 17.88 in
Midcentury Chest in Hardwood & Chrome by Forma Moveis, 1965 Brazil, Sealed
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
today, and known as Interieur Forma Advertisements.
About Brazilian rosewood, also called Jacaranda
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 29.1 in W 37.4 in D 20.5 in
Forma Nova 1978 Rosewood and Metal Planter
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Sacile, PN
Rosewood and metal base planter by Gianni Moscatelli for Forma Nova, 1978
Objects with a design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Steel
Forma S.A. Game Table in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1955
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 35.24 in D 35.24 in
Cane Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1950s, Forma S.A., Brazil
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
and produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
It presents a solid Rosewood structure and fixed
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
H 28.9 in W 28.15 in D 17.92 in
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
produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
It presents a chrome structure and loose trays of solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
H 19.85 in W 26.03 in D 23.82 in
Mid Century Rosewood Conference Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Forma Brazil, Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage dining or conference table in Brazilian rosewood designed by Florence Knoll. This piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bar Cabinet with Footrest by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, c. 1955, Forma S.A
By Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
It presents a chrome structure and loose trays of solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 45.95 in W 50.01 in D 38.82 in
Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler coffee table by Forma Italy 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler versatile table for Forma Italy in 1955, is a piece of furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.96 in W 91.34 in D 29.53 in
Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Brazilian Midcentury
By Forma, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf is a rare and elegant piece designed by Martin Eisler and produced by Forma S.A
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 52.37 in W 73.23 in D 17.72 in
Dining Table in Caviuna and Cane Weaving by Martin Eisler, Brazil Modern, 1950s
By Forma, Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
beyond the most classic pieces.
Produced in Caviuna, an exotic hardwood that rivals Rosewood in beauty
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass, Hardwood
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H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 35.04 in
Martin Eisler, Rare Armchair, Forma S.A. Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Its structure is composed of solid wood, supported on pointed
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
H 34.06 in W 31.3 in D 34.85 in
Floating Wall Sideboard in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, c. 1950 Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Module made in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, c. 1950 in Brazil is nothing less than the find of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
H 17.3 in W 59 in D 14 in
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood, by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, c. 1950
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
: abundant use of rosewood, clean lines with soft curves on the edges.
Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 16.9 in W 63 in D 18.9 in
Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal/Forma. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Wood
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
because it has no wood splices, being made in a single caviúna block. This wood is as noble as rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1953
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Forma: the showcase table.
The coffee table is composed of two tops, one in Rosewood and the other
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Martin Eisler Credenza in Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By 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
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 78.94 in D 17.72 in
Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C. 1955
By Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This coffee table in rosewood was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
H 17.72 in W 44.49 in D 17.88 in
Brazilian Bar Cart in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, the bar cart is made of Rosewood, Glass, and Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Set of 10 Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs, Unknown Designer, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
– very common in well-known companies, as Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
Wood and cane were
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Caviuna Wood Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Midcentury
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
1950s as Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte's creative directors resulted in many incredible pieces
Category
Antique 1650s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
H 12.6 in W 59.06 in D 27.76 in
Stereo-Bar Corner Cabinet Italian design 1960s
Located in Genova, IT
sottostante per riporre i vinili, interessante forma del top adatta ad accogliere sistemi di riproduzione Hi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
1950's Brazilian Sideboard
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. Their partnership symbolizes the pinnacle of design mastery in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Plywood
Linea Mobili desk model "I Caccia alla Volpe" by Franco Poldaretti
Located in Conversano, IT
razionalista con dettagli di lusso, tra cui eleganti pomelli in rame e gambe a forma di riquadri in legno
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
Giancarlo Palanti, paving the way for several companies in the same segment – as Móveis Artesanal and Forma
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.45 in W 18.12 in D 23.04 in
Rare Chaise Lounge by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, circa 1954, Móveis Artesanal
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Móveis Artesanal and then Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Galeria Artesanal, the first showroom that
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
H 33.08 in W 30.12 in D 39.38 in
Caviuna Side Table by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Modern Design
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The wood pieces produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte during the 1950s and 1960s in
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
. 1950 is nothing less than magnificent!
This credenza is made with the finest Brazilian rosewood, also
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
H 33 in W 238 in D 18.1 in
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S/A Móveis e Objetos de Arte, the bar cart is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 34.3 in W 18.9 in D 27.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Glass by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
features a wood structure in solid rosewood with its four original wheels. The piece has three movable
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Glass, Hardwood, Wood
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H 30.7 in W 33.1 in D 19.7 in
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood structure upholstered in beige leather. The legs and the backrest are delicately curved and the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.3 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
wood and Jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) leaf. It has 4 floating drawers; keys are available. The wood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
"Small Storage Unit" by Florence Knoll, Brazilian production
By Florence Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Int'l official license.
Rosewood and chromed metal. "Forma" engraved locks.
In 1961, Martin Eisler
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Buffets
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Rio Rosewood Desk for Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice desk from Brazil made of Rio rosewood.
Small piece of sticker under the top.
Two pendant
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Brazilian Gaming Table in Rosewood by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Game table built of Brazilian rosewood with removable top, with two faces.
This stylish game
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Martin Eisler Rosewood Chest for Forma, Brazil, circa 1955
By Forma, Martin Eisler
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Martin Eisler Rosewood Pair of Chest for Forma, Brazil, circa 1955. This pair has been expertly
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Coffee Table by Eisler and Hauner for Forma Brescia, Italy, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This rosewood coffee table by Eisler and Hauner has four delicate legs tapered towards the end ánd
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 18.12 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Sideboard Forma Brazil 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautifully designed sideboard by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, and manufactured by Forma Moveis
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Brazilian Chair with Stainless Steel and Rosewood Structure, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury Brazilian chair with stainless steel and rosewood structure, 1960s
Incredibly
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Eisler and Hauner Costela Lounge Chairs Forma, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
license by Forma, Italy. These so called Costela lounge chairs have rosewood plywood ribbed structure
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of "Costela" Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Costela" chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma.
Curved rosewood slats
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Stunning bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960. Sophisticated minimal design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 118.12 in W 26.78 in D 18.12 in
Carlo Hauner for Moveis Artesanal/Forma, Armchair with Iron Structure
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlo Hauner for Moveis Artesanal/Forma. This is a very rare Brazilian 1950s modern design item
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rosewood Game table by Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Rosewood reversible top game table designed by Sergio Rodrigues, FORMA S/A, Sao Paulo
Category
20th Century Brazilian Game Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Felt
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Bookshelf, 1960s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960. Sophisticated minimal design consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler Midcentury Brazilian "Costela" Armchair, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
various woods such as Rosewood, Imbúia and Peroba, for example. On the ribs, two cushions with detail in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Rosewood Credenza Sideboard Martin Eisler And Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large credenza or sideboard made of Brazilian rosewood circa 1950s. Designed for FORMA by Martin
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Chair in Brazilian Rosewood and Cane, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Iconic chairs produced by Forma S/A in the mid-1950s. Beautiful cane panel in the backs. Three
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of four Rosewood chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1955 by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for "Forma," this modern set of dining chairs is
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Straw, Rosewood
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Theo Tempelman for "A.P Originals" Large Rosewood Desk with Chrome Frame
By AP Originals, Theo Tempelman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
privacy screen and four pullout drawers. Lightly refinished. Shown with Forma Nova office chair
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Brazilian 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Eisler, circa 1954.
Black enameled steel frame, tiny brass finial feet and curved Brazilian Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 30.5 in
Martin Eisler Dining Table in Jacaranda with Cane & Glass Top
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) dining table with cane and glass top by Martin Esler for Forma
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Dining Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil, 1955.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in L 32.29 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
designed by Martin Eisler in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Forma. The name
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Caviuna and Cane Credenza, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
production it's away more complex, handcrafted and extensive.
The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 98.82 in D 16.15 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of forma rosewood you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using rosewood, wood and metal. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of forma rosewood bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of forma rosewood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner are consistently popular.
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On the Origins of brazilian
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
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