Rare Desk by Carlo Hauner, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-Century

Desk Geraldo de Barros.

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is away more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by...

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler's pieces of furniture are highly designed and well-executed, with ingenious constructive details – very distinctive of any production of the time in Br...

This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998). Its iron structure supports a top and drawers covered with Formica ...

This set of nesting tables, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal in the mid-1950s, is a rare and iconic example of modern Brazilian design. Made from solid rosewood, the tables stand out for their light forms and sophisticated use of materials. The thin, tapered legs add elegance, while the white Formica tops create a striking contrast with the warm tone of the wood. Móveis Artesanal was a company that preceded Forma, where the design duo became more widely recognized. The functional and versatile design of the nesting tables reflects the designers’ ability to combine aesthetics with practicality, allowing the tables to be used separately or grouped together. This set is a classic example of Brazilian modernist furniture...

Nido desk is comprised of an ample work area and a slim drawer all enclosed by delicate slats and suspended upon four slender legs. The offset drawer pull breaks the symmetry of the ...

Carlo Hauner (1927 – 1996) Desk (special order), c. 1950 Moveis Artesanal label Caviuna solid wood and veneer 75 × 180 × 80 cm 29 53/100 × 70 87/100 × 31 1/2 in This exceptional des...

This is an extremely charming and rare table. This is a table that is an sculpture at the same time because it has no wood splices, being made in a single caviúna block. This wood is...