$11,304 / set
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm
By Jan Bočan
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Very rare chairs by Jan Bočan designed for Czechoslovak embassy in Stockholm 1972 in very nice
Fabric, Plywood
$3,879
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury modern curvy wavy lounge chair by Jan Bocan, Czech 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Zaandam, NL
Incredibly rare and elegant lounge chair by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Bocan. This
Bentwood
$2,830
H 29.53 in W 54.73 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Sofa by Jan Bočan, Czech Republic, 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Sofa by Jan Bočan, Czech Republic, 1970s This striking bentwood two
Upholstery, Bentwood
$3,672Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
$18,840 / set
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Jan Bocan armchairs a pair for the Czech Embassy of Sweden Stockholm 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Paris, IDF
Jan Bočan ( 1937-2010) graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of the Czech Technical University
Wool, Walnut
$9,905Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 34.26 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Jan Bočan for the Czech embassy armchairs - Czech Republic, Late 20th C
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Architect, urban planner and product designer Jan Bočan (1937–2010) was a vocal exponent of Czech
Plywood
$2,192 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Bent Oak & Pink Cord Chairs, Dřevopodnik Holešov, Czechia, 1970s
By Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in London, GB
boasts many designers, including the renowned trio of Zbyněk Hřivnáč, Jan Bočan and Jan Šrámek. Together
Cord, Oak
Pair of White Framed Jan Bočan Armchairs
By Jan Bočan
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of white framed armchairs with orange print fabric. Designed by award-winning architect Jan
Fabric, Bentwood
Bentwood Embassy Table & Four Chairs, Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
A bentwood table and four chairs designed by Czech architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovak Embassy
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of Embassy Chairs by Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan
Located in Dronten, NL
These remarkable chairs are designed by award-winning architect Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian
Fabric, Plywood, Walnut
Jan Bočan Stained Beech Bentwood Embassy Table #1
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Two tables available, price per piece. Specifications: Designer: Jan Bocan Maker: Ton Date of
Beech
Jan Bočan Stained Beech Bentwood Embassy Table
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
This Bentwood table was designed by the Czech architect Jan Bočan for the Czech embassy in
Beech
Embassy Coffee Table Jan Bočan 1970s
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Description: A large, laminated wood coffee table designed by Czech architect Jan Bočan for the
Bentwood
Pair of Jan Bocan Armchairs, Czech Republic, circa 1970
By Jan Bočan
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Jan Bocan armchairs, Czech Republic, circa 1970. Produced by Thonet, designed for the
Cane, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Jan Bocan sofa in bentwood and original fabric – Czech Republic, circa 1970
By Jan Bočan
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sculptural two-seat sofa by Jan Bocan in stained bentwood and original jute fabric – Czech Republic
Fabric, Bentwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.88 in
Jan Bočan Pair of Bent Walnut and Wool Conference Hall Armchairs
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
Price for pair. Specifications: Designer: Jan Bocan Maker: Ton Date of design: 1968-70
Wool, Walnut
Sold
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Chair by Jan Bočan, for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian
Bentwood
Jan Bočan Pair of Stained Bent Beech Wood Embassy Cane Loungers
By Jan Bočan
Located in London, GB
This pair of Cane and Bentwood Loungers were designed by the Czech architect Jan Bočan for the
Wicker, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Stockholm, 1972
By Thonet, Jan Bočan
Located in Uppsala, SE
These chairs were designed by the award-winning architect Jan Bocan especially for the
Fabric, Bentwood
1970s Very Rare Jan Bočan Bentwood Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
- originally designed for Czechoslovak Embassy in Stockholm - Carefully refurbished - Smoked top glass
Bentwood, Glass
Bentwood Armchair in Original Jute Fabric by Jan Bočan, 1960s
By Jan Bočan
Located in Almelo, NL
This armchair were designed by the award-winning architect Jan Bocan, possibly produced by Thonet
Fabric, Jute, Bentwood
1970s Jan Bočan Coffee Table, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished.
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 21.26 in
Four Rare Chairs Ton by Ludvík Volák, Zbyněk Hřivnáč and Jan Bočan
By Jan Bočan, Ludvik Volak
Located in Praha, CZ
The only known pieces of this type. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Bentwood
Pair of Rattan and Wicker Design Armchairs Jan Bocan Style
By Jan Bočan
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of rattan and Wicker design armchairs at the manner of Jan Bocan, in excellent state (new
Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Thonet, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Paris, FR
These arms chair are designed by the architect Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian embassy in
Rosewood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Armchairs by Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy, Thonet, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Paris, FR
These arms chair are designed by the architect Jan Bocan for the Czechoslovakian embassy in
Rosewood
Design Rattan and Wicker Armchair
By Jan Bočan, Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Jan Bocan for Thonet.
Cane, Rattan
Design Rattan Armchair
By Jan Bočan
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original lounge armchair with natural rattan with airy structure and amazing shape.
Rattan
Design Rattan and Wicker Armchair
By Jan Bočan, Thonet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original lounge armchair with cane and natural rattan airy structure.
Cane, Rattan
Design and Original Rattan and Wicker Lounge Armchair
By Jan Bočan
Located in Tourcoing, FR
manner of Jan Bocan for Thonet.
Cane, Rattan
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