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)
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini - Beige
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the visionary architect and designer Martin Eisler in 1955 and mast...
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"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini - Brown
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the visionary architect and designer Martin Eisler in 1955 and mast...
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"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini - Brown
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the visionary architect and designer Martin Eisler in 1955 and mast...
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"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini - Beige
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the visionary architect and designer Martin Eisler in 1955 and masterfu...
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"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini Zurah 07
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the visionary architect and designer Martin Eisler in 1955 and mast...
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"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini - Grey
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
"Reversível" Transformable Lounge Armchair — Martin Eisler for Tacchini The Concept & Inspiration Designed by the visionary architect and designer Martin Eisler in 1955 and masterfu...
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Customizable Tacchini Reversível Armchair by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Fruit of the creative genius of the architect and designer Martin Eisler, Reversível is an historic piece of Carioca design, and Tacchini fell in love with its incredibly innovative style. With the simplicity of its lines and movement, this armchair transforms with casual elegance. The dynamic, flexible reissue of Reversível offers dual comfort with two possible seat positions, to sit in the chair with the back upright, or really relax in a semi-reclining position, parallel with the backrest. The simple, natural movement makes it seem an obvious solution, but it actually represents as ground-breaking an intuition now as then. This original, informal seat with its distinctive lines is completed with a metal structure and fabric coverings. Reversível bears witness to the soft, sensuality of Brazilian 1950s design, a combination of tradition and creativity, folk craft and visionary innovation. To celebrate the rebirth of the iconic Reversível armchair in the brand new Classics...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthe...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intel...
Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Agnese Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric Model 849, one of his most famous armchairs, was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1956. Awarded honorable mention at the 3rd Compasso d’Oro, Agnes...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable New Tacchini Chill-Out Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
By Gordon Guillaumier, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Chill-out is a system of sofas and armchairs that can stand alone or create a vast range of different linear or corner compositions. It features a light, slim base and cozy, comforta...
Leather, Fabric, Textile
Tacchini Reversivel Armchair in Ume 03 Fabric and Matt Black Frame - In Stock
By Tacchini, Martin Eisler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fruit of the creative genius of the architect and designer Martin Eisler, Reversível is an historic piece of Carioca design, and Tacchini fell in love with its incredibly innovative ...
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