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Mid-Century Modern Loveseat in Iron & Fabric, Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1955

About the Item

Available now, this Mid-Century Modern loveseat in a luxurious soft gold upholstery & iron, was designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma Moveis in Brazil 1955 and is a showstopper! The name of the model is “Concha” (“Shell” in Portuguese), as they resemble an open seashell. This iconic midcentury modern gem consists of an intricate and delicate steel base with a soft curved, re-upholstered fabric and is super comfortable. The “Concha” loveseat is a visual treat and will look great any Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Transitional, Bohemian Chic or even a Hollywood Regency environment. Also, if you’re looking for iconic Brazilian Modern collectibles, look no further, these is the one Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. They are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is far more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte during 1950 & 1960’s in Brazil is highly designed and well-executed. Forma continued its model of serialized production and achieved great success in the diffusion of modern furniture, especially from 1959 onwards when it signed a contract with Knoll International. This partnership was a milestone that brought major names in international design to Brazil: Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Marcel Breuer. Eisler also opened a branch of Forma in Buenos Aires as an architectural, industrial, and interior design firm with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel, which is still in business today, and known as Interieur Forma Advertisements.
  • Creator:
    Carlo Hauner (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 42A1stDibs: LU7095244497472

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