Martin Eisler Collectibles and Curiosities
Austrian, 1913-1977
Martin Eisler was an influential figure in mid-century modern furniture design, particularly within the Brazilian design movement. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1913, Eisler was part of a generation of European architects and designers whose work and lives were profoundly affected by the upheaval of the Second World War. His father was the art historian Max Eisler, a founding member of the Austrian Werkbund, which likely influenced Eisler's early exposure to design and architecture.
It was in Brazil that Eisler's design sensibilities fully blossomed. He met Carlo Hauner, with whom he would form a formidable partnership, founding the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. Their designs are celebrated for integrating Brazilian materials and craftsmanship with modernist design principles, creating furniture that was both accessible and aesthetically sophisticated.
Eisler's furniture designs, such as the Reversível and Costela chairs, are lauded for their innovative use of materials and form. His work often featured Brazilian woods and thin tubular frames, showcasing a finesse in blending structure with visual lightness. The collaboration between Eisler and Hauner was marked by a shared vision that helped define Brazilian mid-century modern design, making it distinctive and sought after globally.
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(Biography provided by Herança Cultural)
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Creator: Martin Eisler
Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Mid-Century
By Martin Eisler, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
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This Caviuna Record Player was produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, whose designs were made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This typology was part of the storage furniture from the period, appearing in several interior projects published in the most known design and lifestyle magazines. It was part of modular furniture, commonly assembled with shelves, flower boxes, and bar compartments.
Extraordinarily complex and hand-crafted, the wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte in Brazil in the 1950s have unique construction details, very distinctive of any production of the time in Brazil.
This Record Player is composed of two hanging doors...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Martin Eisler Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
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Martin Eisler collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Martin Eisler collectibles and curiosities are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original collectibles and curiosities by Martin Eisler were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. Prices for Martin Eisler collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,280 and can go as high as $14,280, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,280.