Brazilian Seating
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
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.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Modular Greige Fabric Sofa with Volumetric Design, Customizable - Ruy Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ruy sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with greige fabric. The Ruy Sofa is a luxurious and eco-conscious addition to any modern living space. This modular sofa, upholstered in a premium greige fabric, captures the essence of contemporary elegance with its asymmetrical form that gracefully curves to the sides, drawing the eye and providing a visual anchor in any room. Inspired by the fluid lines and organic forms of Brazilian architecture, the Ruy Sofa seamlessly blends a striking silhouette with soft, inviting textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for minimalist, modern, or eclectic interiors.
The sofa features a solid wood structure made from sustainably sourced materials, combined with medium-density foam and elastic bands on the seat, ensuring comfort and durability. Uultis is dedicated to environmental sustainability, using only eco-friendly materials and responsible manufacturing practices to create furniture that reflects a commitment to both quality and the environment.
This set includes both left and right modules, sold together, to create a cohesive seating arrangement. The soft density comfort level of the sofa invites relaxation, while its versatile design allows it to blend effortlessly with various decor styles. Perfect for a living room or an open-plan space, the Ruy Sofa provides an elegant spot for lounging, entertaining, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home.
The unique blend of greige tones in the Twill Weave fabric adds a subtle sophistication, while the sofa's design hints at the organic and light traces of Ruy Ohtake...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
'Tora' Bench in Solid Wood, by Zanini de Zanine, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Tora bench, designed by Zanini, is a fine example of contemporary design that celebrates the inherent beauty and form of natural materials. The bench is distinguished by its orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Armchairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Whitstable, GB
Armchair "Ouro Preto"
Manufactured by Mobília Contemporãnea
The Ouro Preto armchair is an important example of Michel Arnoult genius as a designer:
Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Nylon, Imbuia
$14,797 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Brazilian Lounge Chair in Hardwood and Brass, 1960s
By Bertomeu & Cia
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A superb exemplar of mid-century Brazilian craftsmanship, this armchair, attributed to Bertomeu and crafted in the 1960s, showcases a refined interplay between material richness and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Brass
Modular Sofa in White Faux Sheepskin Fabric, Right-Side Customizable Ruy Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A customizable Ruy modular sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in white faux sheepskin fabric, right side module. The Ruy Modular Sofa, inspired by the iconic work of Ruy Ohta...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
"Zina" Contemporary Armchair Brazilian Design by Zanini de Zanine Caldas
By Zanini de Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This simple and elegant contemporary armchair is made out of painted steel and may be upholstered in different options of fabric.
Zanini de Zanine was born in Rio de Janeiro, in 197...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Dining Chairs with Buckle, in Teak with Light Beige Fabric - Cappio Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Cappio dining chair by Uultis in teak wood finish with light beige fabric and buckle detail. *Please check availability prior to purchase...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Scandinavian-Style Armchair in Off-White Leather and Walnut Finish - Sole Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Sole armchair by Uultis embodies the refined simplicity of Scandinavian design, combining a walnut wood finish frame with soft off-white leather upholstery. Crafted with a multi-...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather, Upholstery
Sergio Rodrigues' Cíntia Bench in solid wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Cíntia bench, a timeless design masterpiece, was created in 1964 by the renowned Brazilian designer and architect, Sergio Rodrigues. The bench's beautiful structure, made of soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
$13,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Dinning Chair Produced by “Italma”, Attributed to Jean Gillon. Brazil, 1960s
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dinning chair in solid iron and plywood produced by Italma in 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
"Ovni" Bench
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
After a long intergalactic voyage, OVNI (UFO) lands in the form of a bench. A visual stimulus that celebrates geometrism and vibrant colors with a striking design.
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
$770 / item
Set of 8 Iconic Chairs by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Set of 8 Iconic Chairs by Martin Eisler
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$95,911 / set
Customizable Dark Blue Upholstered Graphite Metallic Armchair, Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bella armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with graphite metallic finish and dark blue upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Bella armchair is a...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Brazilian Modern De Couro Black Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By De Couro
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Brazilian Postmodern black hand stitched leather dining chairs by De Couro, 1980s. These rare chairs share similar qualities to the Mario Bellini CAB chairs for Cassina.
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artisan bench made to sit with crossed legs or sit in a squat position. This kind of seating was commonly made in the Brazilian countryside from the 18th century to the beginning of ...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Designer, Stool, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood stool designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Light staining on top surface.
Dimensions: 16.55” H x 14.4” W x 14.25” D
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Pair of Purple Velvet Armchairs with Ottomans
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Set of armchair and footrest
Manufactured by Forma Moveis,
Brazil, 1950
Iron structure, fabric upholstery
Pair of purple velvet Mid-century modern velvet armchairs made in Brazil.
Measurements:
100 cm x 60 cm x 70 H cm (armchair)
39.37 in x 23.62 in x 27.56 H in (armchair)
Literature
Brasilian modern: The rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture. Aric Chen. Brasil, 2016. Pag 217,128 (similar model).
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 in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Stool, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood stool designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Light staining and scratching throughout.
Dimensions: 16.5” H x 13.375” Diameter
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Armchair with metal frame and white suede upholstery.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Small curved chair with organic shaped ivory wood base, 'Pau Marfim'. Brazil, 1950s.
The wooden frame is really eye catching; the organic shape frame is divided into three parts, with beautiful rounded edges and curves. There are some minor marks of wear and age, normal in a vintage piece, but frame is in excellent condition.
The slightly angled back and seating appear to float on the frame.
This chair design is very unique, and at the same time, very ergonomic: The seat and backrest provide a very comfortable seating experience.
New upholstery in a light green zigzag fabric.
Móveis Cimo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Gray Fabric Armchair with Black Matte Frame, Firm Comfort – Above Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Above armchair by Uultis with black matte finish and gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Above armchair brings a perfect fusion of design and comfort,...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Grey boucle & Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is crafted from Hardwood and upholstered in a grey soft boucle. The seats have been reupholstered by a team with over 40 years of experience, previously working with Sergio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Bouclé
"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Sergio Rodrigues - Taba - Stella armchair in solid rosewood jacaranda 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
SERGIO RODRIGUES - 1956 - Rare and sculptural Bergere "Stella" armchair with solid rosewood legs and plywood seat frame covered in premium woven fabric. First upholstered armchair de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Plywood
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler Pair of Armchairs, Orange Velvet, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950
Iron, velvet upholstery
Orange Velvet Upholstery
Measurements
63 cm x 53 cm x 76h cm
24,8 in x 20,86 in x 29,92h in
Bio
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for "Forma".
It is definitely a very elegant piece with clean lines and a sculptural feeling. Because of Its organic shape, it is super comfortable. The legs of the armchair are made of solid hardwood and it has a beautiful patina. This piece was carefully reupholstered and restored by one of the best craftsmen in São Paulo.
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) were the main designers creating for the iconic Brazilian furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Three seats sofa
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1954
Jacaranda, upholstery
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements:
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Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
Brazilian Modern Armchairs & Stools Set in Cane & Iron Att. Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular set of two Mid-Century Modern armchairs with stools in cane and iron attributed to Carlo Hauner is nothing less than gorgeous.
The armchairs feature a steel structure with four legs, tall backrest, curved seat and wide armrests with caning finish. Each armchair comes with a stool. The four pieces are sold as a set. The cane and steel are in the original condition and look awesome together.
The set was designed in the fifties as outdoor furniture but a sculptural set as this could equally look great indoors. The set is showcased in our gallery next to Willy Guhl flower pot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Curved Ply Armchairs by "Moveis Cimo", in Brazilian Imbuia
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
A rare and special pair of armchairs, made by Móveis Cimo.
Made at the end of 1940s, there are not many around nowadays as this design was produced in small quantities.
The seat and back rest are made with a single sheet of curved Imbúia plywood (Brazilian Wallnut)
The structure of the chair is made of Açoita Cavalo wood ('horse whip...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Imbuia
$12,246 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Contemporary Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Tropical Brazilian hardwood bench, hand crafted in a contemporary style made with angled dovetail and spindle joints.
The beauty of tropica...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Lounge Chair in Mahogany and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, Brazil, 1960s.
Elegant Brazilian club chair. The curved frame is made of mahogany and beautifully exposed on the outside of the shell. The smaller hi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
"Zina" Contemporary Stool Brazilian Design by Zanini de Zanine Caldas
By Zanini de Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This simple and elegant high stool is made out of painted steel and may be upholstered in different options of leather or fabric.
Zanini de Zanine was born in Rio de Janeiro, in 197...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century 'Roxinho' Lounge Chairs by Michel Arnoult, Brazil, c1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning pair of Vintage Mid Century Safari Style 'Roxinho' Lounge Chairs by renowned designer Michel Arnoult, originating from Brazil and crafted in the 1960s. These e...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$2,850 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Customizable Black and Gold Cane Armchair with Grey Upholstery, Lírio Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Lírio armchair designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish, black and gold cane and light grey upholstery. The Lírio accent armchair captures the essence of understated luxur...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Modern Steel Stool
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Arrepita carbon steel with epoxy paint and naturally finished wood legs. Black, white and yellow.
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Liceu de Artes e Officios Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Liceu de Artes e Officios lounge chairs handcrafted from solid Jacaranda in a sculptural form with sloping arms and tapered edges. Newly upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Geometric Beige Fabric Dining Chair with Walnut Finish Legs, Cubi Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Cubi dining room chair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, with geometric shaped back, walnut finish and light beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Jean Gillon Three Seat Sofa in Olive Leather
By Jean Gillon
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic 1970's Brazilian Modern sofa has leather webbing support and olive green leather cushions. Lacquer finished rosewood frame.
Professional, skilled furniture restorati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Olav" Chair in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV chair is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink in automotive paint.
The upholstery fabric that can be customized (request information OR sample...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Texile Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS
The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unpar...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
$1,664 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Light Gray Fabric, Sotto Design, Pair
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of teak wood Sotto dining chairs designed by Uultis Studio with cane back and light gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Crafted by Uultis Studio, this...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Teak
Black Matte Finish Counter Stool with Faux Leather Seat – Grain Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
With its elegant curvature and quietly confident silhouette, the Grain counter-height stool by Uultis Design offers a masterclass in refined modernism. Crafted in Brazil with a commi...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Faux Leather
Greige Leather Armchair with Graphite Frame – Customizable Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bella armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with graphite metallic frame and greige leather upholstery. The Bella armchair embodies the perfect blend of contemporary styl...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
"Belize" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Naval Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Belize armchair is inspired by the lush nature of Belize's coral reefs.
Its curvilinear features in aluminum materialize the soul of the project in every minute detail of the han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
"Amélia" armchair in tauari wood and cane
By Andre Grippi
Located in República, SP
The Amélia chair was created during a constant search by the designer for the direct transposition of form into matter. The warmth of the wood and the str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,350 / item
Pair of 'N' Lounge Chairs, by Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "N" armchairs by Zanine Caldas stand as quintessential artifacts of mid-20th century modern Brazilian design, each piece retaining its original upholstery. These chairs are a tes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Plywood, Leather
White Faux Sheepskin Slipper Chair with Gold Metal and Low Profile - Mono Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
This sculptural slipper chair blends refined minimalism with quiet luxury. From the Uultis Design collection, the Mono chair pairs a soft white faux sheepsk...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of low armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery.
Measurements
70 cm x 53 cm x 71 H cm.
27.5 in x 21 in x 28 H in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
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 in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Brazil Modern Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Brazilian lounge chairs crafted from dark jacaranda, newly upholstered in black leather. The chair frames have been lightly restored with a natural oil finish and updated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Single Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass tips and t...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
"Nie" Sofa Minimalist Style in Gray Fabric
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The name Nie emerges as an affectionate nickname for Oscar Niemeyer, whose work Alessandra was inspired by his creation. The design of the piece refers to the femininity of the maste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Black Matte, Faux Leather Dining Chairs, Sleek Modern Design - Fork Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Fork dining chairs designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, in black matte finish, with black faux leather upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The For...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Faux Leather
Benta Collection, Contemporary Angelim Wooden Stool
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION
“How often do we, in search for happiness,
do exactly as the poor grandfather does:
in vain, look restlessly for the glasses
Having ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,000 / item
Customizable Teak Dining Chair with Distressed Caramel Upholstery, Mat Style
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Mat teak wood dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with distressed caramel upholstery. The Mat dining chair seamlessly blends modern design with the warmth of natura...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather, Upholstery
Super Jardim, Red Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - red armchair by Cultivado Em Casa.
Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm.
Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet
Also Available: Green, blue, black, yello...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$6,457 / item
Grete Jalk Armchair in Hardwood & Beige Ultra Suede, Rino Levi, 1960
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of sophistication to your living space with this exceptional armchair, designed by renowned architect Rino Levi. Crafted in Brazil during the 1960s by Móveis Ambien...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Ultrasuede
Contemporary Leather Flex Chair
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Charcoal and sand. Structure with strips of solid wood and natural finishing.
Natural or faux leather.
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Missa Chair in Leather and Wood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Missa chair (2015) creation arose with the purpose of working with Brazilian colonial architecture’s visibilities and forms, notably marked by a closure wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Hardwood, Metal and Fabric
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This minimalist chair is made for use outdoors with solid wood, metal and fabrics. The chair's multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept:
Skyfolding In-Outdoor Collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engineering.
The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way.
Resulting is a essential and timeless set of objects...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
$680 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Bouclé and Leather Trim, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Mid-Century Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Bouclé and Leather Trim, Brazil, 1960s
This elegant mid-century armchair by renowned Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli is a timel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Hardwood
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