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Martin Eisler was an influential figure in mid-century modern furniture design, particularly within the Brazilian design movement. Born in Vienna, Austria, in , 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)

This rosewood sideboard was designed for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik in the midth century. Quality materials and great attention to detail make this “Model 13” sideboard a beautifully constructed, elegant piece.

The front has two drawers in the bottom and four sliding doors revealing the different inner compartments, including six trays and six shelves. Omann Jun’s signature triangular handles can be found on each door. The signature grip designs are recognisable even from a distance thanks to their shapes, resembling an aerodynamic spaceship. The heavy looking body is balanced out by the slim legs, creating the modern look.

The dark-tinted rosewood has a pronounced, symmetrical drawing. Rosewood is generally known for its irregular and striking, almost black patterning, with a light to dark base colour. The patterns on the sliding doors are especially alluring.

The manufacturer, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, is a Danish family-owned business with most of its designs created by Gunni Omann. The classic “Model 13” is among the rarer designs as its production ceased in the 20th century.

About the designer:
Gunni Omann designed until the late s for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. The company was founded in by Andreas Omann in Horsens, Denmark. Initially, the family-owned company produced bedroom furniture, later adding dining room furniture and shelving systems. Many of the company&#;s products were designed by family members, for the most part by Gunni Omann.

At first, the company mostly produced beds and dining tables, but from the s it also started making desks and sideboards, often working in teak, oak and rosewood. Thanks to the high-level execution, quality, and great attention to detail, Omann Jun products have been exclusively sold worldwide since the mid-century. Besides the family business, Gunni Omann also designed for Axel Christiansen Odder/ACO Møbler. His most recognisable and famous pieces ar