Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Moveis Artesanal, 1950s

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Produced in the 1950s by Movéis Artesanal—the workshop that would evolve into Forma under Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler—this bar … Read more Produced in the 1950s by Movéis Artesanal—the workshop that would evolve into Forma under Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler—this bar cart reflects the experimental spirit that defined early Brazilian modern design. The structure is executed in hardwood, its angular supports creating a dynamic, slightly splayed stance that conveys both stability and movement.

Three graduated trays are inset with vividly colored Formica surfaces—rose, yellow, and ivory—introducing a disciplined yet playful chromatic composition. Each tray is framed by a raised black border with integrated cut-out handles, reinforcing the cart’s graphic clarity while ensuring functional ease. The interplay between dark structure and saturated planes articulates a balance between industrial modernity and domestic informality.

Mounted on four casters, the cart is designed for mobility, its proportions carefully considered to maintain visual lightness despite its layered construction. The diagonal support element beneath the central tray adds structural tension, underscoring the designers’ attention to engineered detail.

The wood has been professionally refinished, preserving the original geometry and restoring depth to the surface. The manufacturer’s seal remains intact, affirming its provenance.

An early and expressive example from the lineage that would become Forma, this piece distills color, function, and structural clarity into a concise and collectible work of Brazilian modernism. See less