Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman by Martin Eisler
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Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman by Martin Eisler
About the Item
- Creator:Martin Eisler (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 36.75 in (93.35 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: LC13441stDibs: LU877119340581
Martin Eisler
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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