Midcentury Armchairs in White Leather & Iron Base by Carlo Hauner, 1955, Brazil

Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in white leather & iron, where designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma Moveis in Brazil 1955 and are fabulous! The name of the model is “Concha” (“Shell” in Portuguese), as they resemble an open seashell.

These iconic Mid-Century Modern armchairs consist of an intricate and delicate steel base with a soft curved, re-upholstered off white leather seat which is very comfortable. The armchairs are particularly rare as they are lower and wider (in the arms) than other making them especially comfortable. Sold as a set of two.

These “Concha” armchairs are a visual treat and will look great any Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Transitional, Bohemian Chic or even a Hollywood Regency environment. Also, if you’re looking for iconic Brazilian Modern collectibles, look no further, these are the ones!

Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. They are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is far more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte during 1950 & 1960s in Brazil is highly designed and well-executed.

Forma continued its model of serialized production and achieved great success in the diffusion of modern furniture, especially from 1959 onwards when it signed a contract with Knoll International. This partnership was a milestone that brought major names in international design to Brazil: Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Marcel Breuer. Eisler also opened a branch of Forma in Buenos Aires as an architectural, Industrial, and interior design firm with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel, which is still in business today, and known as Interieur Forma Advertisements.

Literature (attached images)
• Brazilian Modern, p.217
• Desenho da Utopia, p. 20
• Movel Moderno Brasilero, p217
• 1950s publications from Casa e Jardin Magazine

Dimensions: H27.6, W39.4, D26.8 (in).