Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal & Wicker, Carlo Hauner, 1950s - Lot 511A

A refined study in movement and line, this rocking chair by Carlo Hauner captures the designer’s enduring pursuit of structural lightness and organic continuity. Conceived as a single, fluid gesture, the chair’s slender metal armature arcs seamlessly from rocker to seat, rising into an elongated, gently reclined backrest that envelops the sitter. The result is a form that feels both grounded and airborne—kinetic in presence, yet composed in execution.

Hauner’s sensibility is unmistakable. The design resists ornament in favor of proportion and rhythm: the continuous tubular frame reads as a drawn line in space, while the suspended seat and back—executed in finely woven wicker—introduce a tactile counterpoint. The weave is disciplined and precise, its subtle variation in tone and texture reinforcing the chair’s material honesty while softening the rigor of the metal structure. Together, these elements create a visual dialogue between tension and ease, structure and comfort.

The frame, finished in a sober satin-matte black, underscores the chair’s architectural clarity. Its intersections are clean and deliberate, with each junction resolved to maintain the purity of line. The wicker, newly restored, follows the frame’s curvature with exacting consistency—tight, even, and quietly luxurious—restoring the chair’s original visual rhythm while ensuring durability for continued use.

Function is inseparable from form. The extended back, low-slung seat, and calibrated rocker profile produce a measured, supportive recline—comfort defined not by excess, but by balance and ergonomic intent. The motion is smooth and controlled, reinforcing the chair’s sense of quiet animation without compromising stability.

Condition: Professionally restored. The metal frame has been refinished and the wicker fully renewed. Structural integrity has been carefully preserved; any age-consistent wear is minimal and confined to discreet areas.

An elegant and architecturally resolved example of mid-century Brazilian design, this Carlo Hauner rocking chair embodies a rare synthesis of line, material, and movement—well-suited to interiors and collections that value restraint, craftsmanship, and sculptural presence.