MArtin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Sofa (two units available)
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements
240 cm x 77 cm x 72h cm.
94,48 in x 30,3 in x 28,3h in.
Literature
Casa & Jardim, 1956. Nº 92
Provenance:
Private collection, Sao Paulo
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 Brazilian Vintage Cotton Sofas
MaterialsCotton, Velvet, Wood