Midcentury Reversivel Armchair By Martin Eisler, Brazil 1950s

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlos Hauner (1927-1996) were the founders of a Brazilian design company Forma in 1955. Eisler was born in Vienna, Austria, but his career in architecture began after his move to Argentina. With Forma they bid for some of the biggest mandates for furnishing Brasilia’s administrative buildings under the license from Knoll International. Forma is known for its elegant and curvy lines, use of Brazilian rosewood, as well as lacquered wood, glass, bronze and reed. Martin Eisler’s Reversivel chair is considered as one of the most iconic armchairs of the Brazilian modern design. This original piece from the 1950s has been recently reupholstered in grey mohair velvet, with its frame in the original condition. Restoration report available upon request.