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Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner

Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa - 1960's

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Brazil

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Metal, Wood.

Dimensions

W.	55.12 in;	H.	32.28 in;	D.	30.31 in;
W.	140 cm;	H.	82 cm;	D.	77 cm;

Seat H.	13.78 in;
Seat H.	35 cm;

Creation Date

1960's

Description

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for Forma, sofa, Brazilian hardwood, metal, and fabric, Brazil, the 1960s. Pair of 'Bone' chairs by Brazilian designer duo Eisler and Hauner. This chair is iconic for Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design from the 1960s. This particular piece is executed with a black coated steel frame and Brazilian wooden slats that are patinated. It's hard to find these iconic chairs in such admirable aged condition, which makes this a desirable set. The slats are straight in the middle and curved towards the ends and rhythmic positioned in a line. Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) were both born in Europe, Italy, and Austria respectively, and immigrated to Brazil after World War II. They were both very much invested in the modern Brazilian utopia of creating a better world.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

416182