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Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela Armchairs

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Beautiful and iconic pair of two Costela Armchairs by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Excellent condition, teak wood. The name ‘Costela’ which translates as rib, is apparent in the design with its eight dark stained wooden slats that resemble a rib structure. The slats are rhythmically positioned and curve upwards on the sides. Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977) was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives. His work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil, which flourished through the 50s and 60s. Eisler's work in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance
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