Set of 3 lounge chairs by Eisler and Hauner in wood and steel, Brazil, 1960s.

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 moving to Argentina in 1938, where he founded his interior design agency, 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 pillar of Brazilian modernist furniture. Their collaborative work is characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, slender tubular structures, 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 in the 1950s, reflects a minimalist and modern style. Each armchair features a fine black metal structure that supports a curved 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 shapes, add a touch of warmth and contrast with the metal and fabric. The structure of the chairs, with slightly angled legs and elegant proportions, combines comfort with a clean modern aesthetic. We purchased the chairs for their shape and because the wooden armrests are very sculptural, making them very penguin-like... Dimensions Width: 62 cm Height: 77 cm