Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler 'Concha' Chairs
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler founded Forma in São Paulo, bringing European training — Hauner from Milan's Brera Academy, Eisler an Austrian-trained architect — into direct contact with Brazilian craftsmanship and materials. The 'Concha' ("shell") chair shows that fusion clearly: a wide, enveloping upholstered seat that cups the body, set on slender black iron legs that keep the whole design visually light. It's a refined, softer counterpoint to some of the more angular Brazilian mid-century design of the period, with the original patterned fabric adding texture without overwhelming the form.
Iron frame, original upholstery · Brazil, 1960s · Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma · Price per chair, 4 available
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler 'Concha' Chairs
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler founded Forma in São Paulo, bringing European training — Hauner from Milan's Brera Academy, Eisler an Austrian-trained architect — into direct contact with Brazilian craftsmanship and materials. The 'Concha' ("shell") chair shows that fusion clearly: a wide, enveloping upholstered seat that cups the body, set on slender black iron legs that keep the whole design visually light. It's a refined, softer counterpoint to some of the more angular Brazilian mid-century design of the period, with the original patterned fabric adding texture without overwhelming the form.
Iron frame, original upholstery · Brazil, 1960s · Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma · Price per chair, 4 available