Carlo Hauner Caviuna Armchair (Pair)
Price on request
Historical Design
circa 1950
Caviuna Wood, Upholstery
70 x 71 x 54 cm
27.6 x 28 x 21.3 in
Carlo Hauner was originally from Italy and studied as a painter. In 1948, he successfully participated to the Venice Biennale when he moved to Brazil and dedicated himself to design, ceramics, and textile. He was with Martin Eisler the primary designer for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma which focused on industrial processes of production. He constantly turned to the use of thin metal frames and Brazilian wood. This particular model presents his craving for simple but bold pieces. A typical piece of Hauner's design from the 1950s. This armchair rests on four conical legs, known in Brazilian as "Pè palito".
Artist
Carlo Hauner
The Italian designer Carlo Hauner (1927 – 1997) originally studied as a painter. In 1948 he moved to Brazil and dedicated himself to design, ceramics, and textiles, forging a successful partnership with Martin Eisler in 1953. Their partnership was short lived as Hauner moved back to Italy in 1958, but Forma’s legacy was to become one of the great design initiatives of South America.
