'Costela' Sofa by Eisler and Hauner for Forma, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-century modern sofa 'costela', designed by carlo hauner and martin eisler for forma in the 1960s. It features a sleek black tubular metal frame, brazilian hardwood slats and luxurious green leather cushions. The elegant curvature of the wooden slats gives it a sculptural quality, making it a standout design element in any modern or contemporary setting. Carlo hauner (1927-1997) and martin eisler (1913-1977) were european-born designers who relocated to brazil after world war ii, contributing significantly to the modern brazilian design movement. Together, they co-founded forma, a furniture company that became renowned for its innovative use of materials like brazilian hardwoods and metal frames. Their designs often reflected a vision of a modern utopia, blending form and function with brazilian natural resources and craftsmanship, making them pioneers of mid-century modern design in south america.