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Set of 3 Lounge Chairs by Eisler and Hauner in Wood and Steel, Brazil, 1960's

Creator: Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner
Offered by: Zeger van Olden

Description
Martin Eisler (1913–1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927–1997) were influential figures in mid-20th-century furniture design. Eisler, born in Vienna, Austria, studied architecture before relocating to Argentina in 1938, where he established his interior design firm, Interieur Forma. Hauner, born in Brescia, Italy, studied technical drawing and design at the Brera Academy in Milan. In 1948, he moved to Brazil and founded Móveis Artesanal, a furniture production company. The two met in 1953 and formed a partnership, leading to the creation of Forma, a company that became a cornerstone of Brazilian modernist furniture design. Their collaborative work is characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames, and a blend of European modernist principles with Brazilian materials and aesthetics.

This set of three armchairs, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner in Brazil during the 1950s, reflects a minimalist, modern style. Each chair has a slender black metal frame that supports a contoured seat and backrest, upholstered in a simple, neutral fabric. The upholstery has a tufted detail with a few buttons, giving the chairs a classic yet understated look. Wooden armrests, crafted with smooth, curved forms, add a touch of warmth and contrast to the metal and fabric. The chairs' structure, with slightly angled legs and elegant proportions, combines comfort with a clean, modern aesthetic. We bought the chairs because of their shape and because of the woooden armrests that are very sculptural and make them very penguïni...

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Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Steel,Wood
Condition:	Good. Some light stains on the upholstery.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brazilian Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	767935