{"product_id":"carlo-hauner-caviuna-wood-glass-display-coffee-table-brazil-1950s-lot-911b","title":"Carlo Hauner Caviuna Wood \u0026 Glass Display Coffee Table, Brazil, 1950s - Lot 911B","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA study in proportion, material intelligence, and quiet architectural clarity, this rare coffee table by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarlo Hauner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e embodies the disciplined elegance that defined the golden age of Brazilian modern design in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in richly figured Brazilian Caviúna wood, the table is conceived as a floating rectilinear vitrine. A recessed glass top reveals a generous display compartment beneath—an element that transforms the piece from a simple surface into an object of interaction and curation. Books, objects, or personal artifacts can be arranged within the interior shelf, turning the table into a dynamic centerpiece within a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure is supported by four slender, tapered legs that lift the cabinet-like body with remarkable lightness. This balance between visual mass and structural delicacy is a hallmark of Hauner’s work. The caviuna grain flows continuously across the case, revealing dramatic tonal variation—from deep chocolate browns to honeyed amber streaks—showcasing the natural expressiveness of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open side apertures subtly frame the interior volume, reinforcing the architectural logic of the design while allowing light to pass through the piece. Every line is deliberate: the thin framing of the glass, the carefully proportioned legs, and the crisp joinery that gives the table its refined geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Italy and later based in São Paulo, Carlo Hauner played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of postwar Brazilian furniture. Alongside his collaborator Martin Eisler, he introduced a language that merged European modernist rigor with the warmth and richness of Brazilian hardwoods. His designs—often produced by Forma—remain among the most collectible expressions of mid-century Brazilian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly compelling for its architectural composition and the dramatic character of its rosewood veneer. Both functional and sculptural, the table operates equally as a display case, coffee table, and focal point within an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring statement piece from the formative years of Brazilian modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52889664422175,"sku":"911B","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/15_de88f0a3-4d7f-4cf7-b86b-2b6b7dd2f5b3.png?v=1789577729","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/carlo-hauner-caviuna-wood-glass-display-coffee-table-brazil-1950s-lot-911b","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}